Hong Kong leader rebukes China over reform plan
Hong Kong Governor Chris Patten defends his democratic reform proposals while accusing Chinese leaders of undermining investor confidence. Beijing warns that contracts and agreements signed by the British colonial government without approval would not be honored after takeover. Patten urges dialogue as Britain and China clash over Hong Kong's path to 1997 transfer. The stock market tumbles amid the escalating exchange of sharp rhetoric and policy tensions.
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Frightened foreigners flee to Netherlands
Foreigners flee right wing violence in Germany and seek asylum in the Netherlands. A police survey shows about one third of 2300 monthly asylum applicants have previously claimed asylum in Germany. Justice Ministry calls the trend alarming and warns of higher welfare costs until processing.
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French leader presses constitution changes and six year term
President Francois Mitterrand proposes shifting to regular courts for cabinet ministers, cutting the term from seven to six years, and limiting presidential powers in defense and foreign policy. The plan, sent to parliament and the Constitutional Council, aims to curb immunity amid graft and AIDS tainted blood scandals involving Laurent Fabius. The package, to be reviewed by a cabinet committee by February 15, marks France’s broadest constitutional revision since 1958.
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