Global wars decline but world remains volatile says SIPRI report
Stockholm based SIPRI reports 380 armed conflicts in 25 locations in 1995, down from 32 wars in 28 places in 1994, all external conflicts. It notes Rwanda and Yemen ended, Bosnia Herzegovina saw no decisive victory, and warns about loss of control by great powers and multilateral security bodies.
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Iraq hiding weapons says UN team leader
United Nations Special Commission head Rolf Ekeus said inspectors face increased obstruction in Iraq five years after the Gulf War. He warned there is a high probability Iraq under Saddam Hussein hides weapons or materials for an arms program in buildings guarded by the Revolutionary Guards. The 30 member team led by Nikita Smolovich reports renewed noncompliance.
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Yeltsin Campaign Sparks Attacks Over Spending
Rivals in Moscow blast President Yeltsin for wasting taxpayer money as the election nears. A Red Square campaign rally drew 100000 supporters while rival Gennady Zyuganov backer Stanislav Govoryukhin called funds usage shameless. Vladimir Bryntsalov criticized the 1995 1996 spending spree in a TV spot.
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Bangladeshi Voters Turn Out in Record Numbers
Bangladeshis vote in a high turnout general election as anti corruption protests shake the government and the Anam League led by Sheikh Hasina widens its parliamentary lead. International observers report limited fraud while the army shows a rare public stance ahead of final results expected today.
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Canada and Mexico unite to challenge Helms Burton law
In Ottawa and at a joint news conference with Prime Minister Jean Chretien President Ernesto Zedillo said Canada and Mexico will take action against the US Helms Burton policy. They consider requesting a review panel to scrutinize the sanctions while underscoring Mexico’s and Canada’s strong Cuban trade ties. Mexico leads in Cuban investment among nations.
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Peres and Netanyahu discuss unity coalition in Israel
In Jerusalem outgoing Prime Minister Shion Peres and winner Benamin Keta Ayahu discuss forming a Labor-Likud governing coalition. With Likud and Labor holding a majority, the move could ease religious party pressure and build broad support for peace talks with the Palestinians and Syria. An insider notes Peres struggles to coax his rival into an alliance while Netanyahu resists full commitment.
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