Hebron peace talks seen moving toward deal
Mideast envoy says progress near a Hebron settlement accord after days of talks at the Erez Crossing. Dennis Ross and other officials caution that multiple meetings between Arafat and Netanyahu are still needed to finalize the pact.
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Former diplomat shot in Haiti Port-au-Prince
A gunman killed former South Korean diplomat Yoon Ki Song in Port-au-Prince as nine killings were reported citywide. His wife was wounded. an 11-year-old suspect was captured after the attack, and crime rose with nearly 30 shot victims in the area. Song had worked at the Korean Embassy and stayed after retirement to run a tire and auto store.
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Croatia faces U S pressure to improve human rights record
The United States warns Croatia that continued aid could end unless Serb refugees return, war crimes suspects are extradited, and freedom of expression is allowed. Ties frayed after President Tudjman criticized Western meddling and U S support for Radio 101, amid protests and cancer rumors.
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Ontario judge rules fetus has no rights in attempted murder case
In Smiths Falls Ontario Judge Inger Hansen dismissed charges of attempted murder against four people who shot Brenda Drummond, 28, while pregnant. The ruling states under Canadian law a full term fetus has no rights, so cannot be murdered, reflecting a national debate on human life. Drummond admitted attempting to kill the fetus. she survived after being shot in the brain.
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First Hong Kong Gay Man Wins U.S. Asylum
A Hong Kong ethnic Chinese man, unnamed, has become the first from Hong Kong to win political asylum in the United States due to homosexuality. He settled in the U.S. after obtaining asylum on October 15 and plans to apply for a green card next year, under a Clinton era policy recognizing persecution due to membership in a social group.
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Taliban demands recognition before peace deal in Afghanistan
In Kabul a Taliban minister said peace talks fail unless the deposed government accepts Mullah Omar as ruler. U.N. negotiator Norbert Hall has been moving across Afghanistan to broker a settlement between the Taliban and former government forces.
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Police search abandoned mine for child killer victims
In Belgium, police probe a flooded Charleroi area mine for missing children. Investigators focus on an underground chamber where they suspect the kidnapper held victims. Convicted sex offender Dutroux was arrested in August for kidnapping six girls. two bodies were found on his property near Charleroi.
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Landslide in Papua New Guinea Leaves Dozens Dead
In Waiunda village 185 miles from Port Moresby heavy rain triggered a landslide killing at least 17 people and leaving 21 missing. Officials announced the toll, with fears of further deaths as the Sunday morning slide was reported from Port Moresby.
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