Major offers IRA talks package in bid to restart peace process
British Prime Minister John Major proposed a serious talks package with the IRA in Belfast starting June 10, promising negotiations without preconditions and a referendum in Northern Ireland. Sinn Fein would participate only after restoring the truce and winning enough votes in a May 30 election, while disarmament would be addressed at the talks’ outset. The package aims to reassure Sinn Fein and restart negotiations after a year of stalemate following the Docklands bombing.
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Vajpayee sworn in as India’s prime minister amid Hindu nationalist shift
New Delhi reports that Atal Bihari Vajpayee, leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party, became prime minister after Indira Gandhi's era and faces scrutiny as his party claims 195 seats in Parliament, 77 short of a majority, with Sikander Bakht as the Muslim cabinet member and leaders eyeing a May 31 confidence vote.
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Bangladesh minister prods rescue effort amid deadly tornado
Prime Minister Mohammad Habibur Rahman urged officials to speed relief in the northern plains where a devastating tornado left thousands homeless and in need of food water and medicine. At least 508 dead and about 500 missing as hospitals struggle with shortages and beds. He toured tornado hit villages on Wednesday.
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Chirac warns Britain and France to back a united Europe
In a speech to Parliament Chirac urged Britain and France to deepen ties to build a strong influential Europe where the United Kingdom’s voice would be heard. Sir Teddy Taylor warned against a single currency, calling it a path to unemployment and misery.
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