Mideast opens summit dreaming of prosperity
At Amman Jordan the Middle East North Africa Economic Summit opens to revive growth. 2000 officials and business leaders from 60 nations discuss highways airports and rail networks while Israel and Palestinian issues loom amid calls to end boycotts and boost regional trade.
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Israel tightens entry rules amid Islamic threat
Israel imposes stricter entry limits on Palestinians after reports of planned attacks. Gaza students barred, West Bank and East Jerusalem residents banned from Gaza. Minimum crossing age raised from 30 to 35. Islamic Jihad leader Fathi Shaikhakil slain in Malta, Israel blamed. Islamic Jihad vows revenge against Mossad and Israeli targets abroad.
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Tropical storm toll climbs in Philippines after Zack
The death toll from Tropical Storm Zack rose to 117 as Angela formed and moved toward the Philippines. Zack wrecked homes roads and bridges, cut power, sank boats, and sent flood waters up to ten feet in central cities during the weekend. Zack lay over the South China Sea southwest of Manila and moved toward Vietnam at 12 mph.
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Croatian vote may be too little for president
Croatia voters boosted Tudjman’s party in parliamentary elections but early results suggest he may fail to secure the two-thirds constitutional majority. U.S. and U.N. envoys sought to avert fresh fighting over Serb-held land in eastern Croatia while peace talks with Croatian, Serbian, and Bosnian leaders were planned this week.
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U S workers injured as car hits land mine near refugee camp
Two American relief workers Marianne Holtz, 56, of Idaho and David Lil lie, 33, of Brooklyn were seriously injured when their car struck a land mine near a Rwandan refugee camp in eastern Zaire. They were treated at a Red Cross hospital serving 750,000 Rwandans near Goma and were moved to a European medical center.
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Maid sentenced to lashes for death in UAE case
In Al Ain the 16-year-old Filipina maid Sarah Balabagan was sentenced to 100 light lashes for manslaughter after her death sentence was overturned on appeal. She received one year in prison and blood money to the victim’s family, plus deportation after release. The court ruled 14 months already served. Balabagan had faced a death sentence for killing Almas Mohammed al Baloushi, 85, alleging self defense during an attempted rape last July 1994.
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Tanzania's first multi party elections suspended
Tanzanian elections began slowly on Sunday amid logistical problems and were suspended late in the day. Many could not vote as polling stations lacked ballots or opened late, and some officials could not reach stations. The Electoral Commission planned a meeting to decide on continuing the voting.
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