Castro Birthday Triggers Cuba Leadership Speculation
On Fidel Castro turning 71 questions about his health and who might succeed him dominate Cuban circles. Officials dodge specifics while analysts in Washington note post Castro planning shapes US policy. Raul Castro is seen as heir apparent but concerns about his grip and reforms remain.
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US Denies Training Troops to Nab Serb War Criminals
The Pentagon refutes ABC News claims that teams from the United States Britain and France are being trained in Europe to capture indicted Serb leaders in Bosnia. Officials say no decision exists to use such units and no unilateral or multinational operation is planned. NATO inspectors meanwhile review weaponry held by Serb affiliated para military forces in Bosnia and Herzegovina and verify units by U N criteria before Aug 31.
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Israel and Palestine See No Breakthrough in Ross Talks
In Jerusalem US envoy Dennis Ross prepared for a final round of talks while Israeli and Palestinian leaders expressed limited optimism about progress. A State Department official said a deal was struck to renew cooperation on fighting terrorism, but officials on both sides stressed there had been no concrete results and awaited forthcoming actions. The Palestinians said they would cooperate on security only with continued US involvement as witness and referee.
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Sinn Fein and UUP clash in first live BBC TV debate
In Belfast the pro British Sinn Fein and Ulster Unionists faced off on BBC Newsnight. McGuinness pressed Maginnis on IRA disarmament while Maginnis questioned his stance as the debate exposed lingering doctrinal gaps. Both claimed progress but offered few firm answers.
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Opposition blocs cement plan to govern Mexico House
Opposition parties in Mexico formed a voting bloc to elect the speaker and control the Rules Committee, signaling a bid to drive an explosive corruption probe of a former government commodities agency. PRI dismissed the coalition claim, arguing it still leads the Chamber of Deputies and should set the agenda despite losing its absolute majority.
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North Korea seeks peace treaty with U S in KCNA appeal
North Korea urges a peace accord with the United States and improved ties as KCNA quotes Kim Jong Il calling for normalization. He says the US must stop hostile policy and favor direct talks with Pyongyang, separate from Seoul, amid stalled 1950s armistice.
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China requires study abroad bonds to secure return home
Beijing unveils a program requiring students going overseas next year to post a bond up to 6000 dollars, aiming to ensure they return. Xinhua says 3420 students will be funded to study abroad in 1998, an increase of 1000 from this year, mainly in engineering, medicine, sciences and the arts. Many fail to return due to higher pay and conditions abroad, but returning students will reclaim their deposits.
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