Burma student unrest tests general fear of disruption
In Rangoon and Mandalay amid six days of student tests protests demand peaceful rights to form a students union. General comments from the era’s leaders, reported in state run papers, reflect concern over civil disobedience seen as the most serious since the 1958 democracy uprising. Ponting notes cite legislative maneuvering and security actions tied to drug and political tensions, with a proposed airfield offer valued at about 25000 dollars.
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European leaders weigh budget rules for euro adoption
EU officials in Brussels discuss budget restraint as Germany urges strict debt rules for countries joining the euro. A 1999 launch window looms and France and others push for a stability pact to enforce deficits within limits.
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Drug Lords Granted Asset Break by Colombian Legislature
The Colombian Congress approved a measure allowing cartel chiefs to retain most of their illicit wealth, provoking anger from President Ernesto Samper and Washington. Samper vowed the government would not accept the decision as it jeopardizes sanctions and the asset for tenure bill.
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Yeltsin to name first civilian defense minister in decades
President Boris N. Yeltsin ordered his military chief to oust the service and appoint Russia’s first civilian defense minister in more than seven decades. Observers doubted Igor N. Rodionov could quickly gain civilian sensitivities amid Moscow rumors of coups.
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Syracuse Rescue Mission Christmas Jar Appeal Sparks Aid
Syracuse Rescue Mission asks donors to fill a Christmas jar to fund meals, with figures showing 19.10 for 10 meals, 338.20 for 20 meals, 37.20 for 40 meals, and 191 for 100 meals, inviting broader sharing.
Islamic conference picks new leader for OIC
In Jakarta, Azzedine Saraki was elected secretary general of the 54 nation Organisation of the Islamic Conference by acclamation at a closed session. He will succeed Hamid Algabdib, leading a bloc that represents about 1.5 billion Muslims.
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