Rebels Kill At Least 30 In Afghan Counter Celebrations
Western diplomats report Afghan rebels killed at least 30 people during counter celebrations outside Kabul as the Soviet backed government marked the April 27 fifth anniversary of communist rule. The New York Times notes U.S. covert aid to rebels has increased with new weapons and training.
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Hard times for Turks in Istanbul streets rise of marginal economy
In Istanbul, mass unemployment and a slow economy push thousands to street hustles. Vendors, performers, and fishers on the Golden Horn struggle to survive as authorities ease enforcement and the informal sector grows. Some earn just 75 dollars a month pretax, while a marketplace of acrobats, fortune tellers, and seed sellers flourishes.
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