South Korea Votes as Civilian President Hopes Rise
South Koreans turnout was heavy as voters chose between two former dissidents and a billionaire in a race to elect the first civilian president in 32 years. Early morning lines formed in Seoul with polls open 11 hours, while final results were expected Saturday as abacus tallying aims to avoid past computer-count concerns.
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UNICEF urges funding for children worldwide care
UNICEF urges increased funding to meet basic needs for the world’s children. The annual report states $25 billion annually could save about 4 million child lives and help break poverty cycles in developing countries, costing less than some European wine or Japanese business entertainment.
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Yeltsin says accord reached on arms pact for 1993 signing
Yeltsin announced that Russia and the United States have reached agreement on a second Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty. He said the pact would be signed in January and proposed a summit in the United States at the start of 1993.
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Iraqi forces mass near Kurdish enclave in northern Iraq
Pentagon officials report Iraq has massed about six divisions in northern Iraq near the Kurdish enclave. A senior administration official says the troops could attack with no notice, though Iraq claims they are there for an exercise. Officials fear an intimidation tactic recalling 1990 Kuwait invasion.
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Poles Delay Vote on Anti Abortion Law
In Warsaw Parliament delayed voting on a church backed anti abortion bill that would jail doctors and women for abortion and could criminalize birth control and prenatal testing. The National Christian Union campaigned for the measure amid strong church support but the chamber postponed the decision 164 to 155 with four abstentions.
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