French troops head for Rwanda amid fears of fueling violence
Paris began deploying 600 of 2,500 troops to Rwanda to protect 8,000 Tutsis in Cyangugu as a U.N. backed mercy mission clears a divided council. Rebels warn Paris may be seen as enemies and risk inflaming the region during this military action.
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Mandela praised as nice guy by critics in early weeks
Journalists note Nelson Mandela as easygoing and unthreatening in his first six weeks, earning praise for reconciliation. Critics warn he may be too nice or too aligned with vested interests, while black editors caution against overreliance on charisma. Business leaders oppose extra holidays as economy endures holidays of the new order.
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Drug and alcohol addiction rising in Russia forum says
Experts at a Moscow forum warn addiction to drugs and alcohol is growing in Russia with women and children as victims. Leaders blame economic instability and media ads promoting drinking and smoking. They cite rising child mistreatment and trafficking of opium and marijuana use. officials report 100,000 alcoholic children and a 70 percent rise in crimes by drunken children last year.
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Turkish troops join UN peacekeeping in Bosnia Split
Two ships at Split Croatia carried 300 Turkish infantry in a 1,500-man UN contingent to Bosnia. Serb fighters view Turks as provocation though officials say they are not different from other UN troops. Troops to operate away from Serb areas due to historical tensions.
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