Britain Offers Live Door to Suspicion-Ridden IRA Talks
Prime Minister John Major signaled genuine and serious talks with IRA supporters in Northern Ireland in exchange for a renewed cease-fire. He said disarmament would be addressed at the start, with Sinn Fein included only if it restores the truce and wins sufficient votes in May 30 elections.
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Indian leader vows Muslim trust as Vajpayee becomes PM
In New Delhi Atal Bihari Vajpayee took office amid Muslim fears, promising they have nothing to fear. The Hindu nationalist leader’s oath drew massive celebrations, with Sikander Bakht sworn in as one of the few Muslim cabinet members. A confidence vote by May 31 looms as his party plus allies hold 195 seats, short of a parliamentary majority.
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Bangladesh minister urges faster rescue after deadly tornado
In Dhaka the prime minister urged officials to speed relief efforts as thousands in the northern plains faced shortages of food water medicine and shelter after a tornado. The death toll reached at least 508 with around 500 missing while hospitals struggled with supplies and beds, and relief teams continued to aid injured villagers.
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Chirac says Britain and France vital to new Europe
French President Jacques Chirac urged Britain and France to strengthen ties to build a strong influential Europe. He said a Europe that can wield global power requires Britain's strong voice, while critics warned against closer integration and a single currency.
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