Yeltsin fights for his reforms in Moscow rally
Acting Prime Minister Gaidar defended Russia's shift to a free market, saying the nation has accepted reform hardships and begun a market mechanism. He warned of no hunger while acknowledging inflation risks and urged continuity of private farming while maintaining state subsidies to failing industries. The congress, dominated by former Communists, resisted calls to replace Yeltsin’s cabinet and impeach him.
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Yeltsin
Commonwealth of Independent States
Dmitri Volkogonov
Interfax
World air pollution worsens in megacities says UN WHO
A U N report by the United Nations Environment Program and World Health Organization warns that air quality in twenty megacities is deteriorating with heavy metals and cancer linked chemicals entering the air. Mexico City is cited as dirtiest. New York London and Tokyo listed as cleaner among major cities.
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WHO
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Explosive Laden Van Found Near Tottenham Court Road
Scotland Yard disarmed a van packed with explosives in central London after IRA warning calls. A caller identifying as an IRA member claimed four bombs in the Tottenham Court Road area. Police evacuated nearby buildings and searched for more devices as bomb squad assessed the van.
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Associated Press
Irish Republican Army
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Tottenham
St. Giles
Paul Green
UNITA Rebels Seize Two Key Towns in Angola Conflicts
UNITA rebels led by Jonas Savimbi captured Negage and Uige in fierce three day battles, gaining strategic ground 150 miles north of Luanda. Negage serves as northern air command hub while Uige is provincial capital and base, signaling deeper civil war implications.
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South Africa violence spurs white fear of new attacks
A white golf club attack in King William's Town left two couples dead and 17 injured, prompting warnings of a new campaign against white civilians by a small black guerrilla faction. Government and ANC condemned the assault as talks on election timing continued amid fears of intensified terrorism.
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Khmer Rouge seizes six UN peacekeepers as spies
In Cambodia Khmer Rouge rebels detained six U N peacekeepers accusing them of spying for the Vietnam backed government. The hostages include three Britons two Filipinos and one New Zealander seized near Kompong Thom north of Phnom Penh and later reported unharmed by U N officials in radio contact.
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Eric Walt
Venezuelan airliner makes emergency landing in Cuba
Avensa 520, a Boeing 727 with 108 passengers and eight crew, diverted to Havana after Kingston air traffic warned of a bomb. The plane then continued to Miami after Cuban authorities found no explosives.
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Patrick Brickman
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