Explorers Find Four Mayan Towns in Belize Rain Forest
Archaeologist Peter Dunham of Cleveland State University reports four Mayan towns uncovered in the Monkey River region of Belize. The sites, 700 to 900 AD usage, include a plaza, possible city hall and multiple monuments, with evidence of looting on one site just days before the survey. The expedition, funded by National Geographic Society, plans a return next dry season for further excavation and study.
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Washington
Belize
Central America
Peter
Dunham
Cleveland State University
Monkey River
National Geographic
Nity
National Geographic Society
End of U.N. peacekeeping in Cambodia sparks anger
Cambodians lament U.N. withdrawal as Khmer Rouge remains armed. After 17 months to monitor a 1991 cease-fire and disarm nearly 200,000 troops, the mission ends by mid November with ongoing clashes in Siem Reap and other provinces. villagers fault the U.N. for not decisively facing the Khmer Rouge and ensuring lasting peace.
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Cambodia
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Khmer Rouge
Kousum Sarun
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Troops ready for takeover in southern Lebanon
Lebanese army prepares to deploy from Sidon and Tyre into U N policed areas after approval from Boutros Boutros-Ghali and Hariri. The move aims to curb guerrilla attacks in the security zone and follows Israel's week of air sea and artillery strikes that killed 140 and displaced 500000. Hezbollah fighters watch as checkpoints are set up. U N forces face crossfire risk.
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Rafik Hariri
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Hezbollah
Sheik Hassan Nasrallah
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