Conservatives seek to block Castro visit to U.N.
Washington reports Clinton aides expected to approve Fidel Castro's visa for the United Nations 50th anniversary events in New York, despite GOP calls to bar him as a "totalitarian communist dictator." Senate leaders and House members push hard against.Castro’s attendance is tied to U.N. protection duties and U.S. host responsibilities. Human Rights Watch Americas criticized Cuba's rights record while noting limited improvements.
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U N weighs major Rwanda troop pullback over funds
United Nations Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali told the Security Council a very substantial troop reduction in Rwanda may be studied due to a financial crisis. He said a report and consultations with the Rwandan government are underway, while noting about 70 countries owe the UN $3.2 billion as the worst crisis in its 60-year history.
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All-Chinese legislators sworn in Hong Kong marks shift
Hong Kong's first fully elected all Chinese legislature was sworn in for a four year term. Beijing plans to disband it in 20 months after changes to election rules without consent. Governor Patten defended reforms, saying the legislature should serve its full term and transition to Chinese sovereignty. The ceremony in Legislation Council chamber featured 60 members all Chinese and elected, with no oath to the British crown.
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Israeli troops withdraw from Salfit as accord begins
In Salfit, West Bank, Israeli troops handed over military government offices to the PLO and withdrew amid a volley of stones and cries for no return. The six month process aims to end 28 years of occupation for about 1 million Palestinians while 700 to 840 prisoners were released to mark the accord's start.
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