Nigerians Groan As Abacha Promises Democracy
Nigerians react with gloom to Gen. Sani Abacha's coup promise of a return to civilian rule. He dissolves 30 state governments and the federal legislature, pledging a constitutional convention while warning against testing his will. Opposition expectations shift from Abiola to an uncertain democratic path.
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Sani Abacha
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Ibrahim Babangida
Babangida
Africa
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Winnner
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Europe's new debs get a modeling shot
Paris reports a debutante event where 27 young women from France England Sweden and Switzerland will model designer clothing at the Crillon Hotel. Sponsored by Point de Vue the party blends fashion show and photos with plans to publish images this week and next.
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England
Sweden
Switzerland
Crillon
Point de Vue
United States
New York
Tortured toddler case at center of UK murder trial
Preston England AP two 11 year old boys charged with murder confess on police tape. Child B tearfully says I killed James Bulger and details bricks and a metal rod used in the beating. Prosecutors expect closing Friday with verdict likely next week. Defense notes the boys are emotionally fragile and may not testify. If convicted, they face indefinite confinement.
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England
James Bulger
Rial
James
Liverpool
Henry Globe
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Child A
James Child A
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De Klerk warns against violence by opponents
CAPE TOWN AP The government will not tolerate violence by opponents of South Africa s move to multi racial democracy De Klerk warned in Durban hours after black and white leaders approved an interim constitution to end white minority rule He cautioned that illegal actions could jeopardize the democratic process and cited threats from neo Nazi and right wing figures amid fears of a violent takeover by the ANC Inkatha and Freedom Alliance members and ongoing political killings in the past three years with the April 27 elections looming
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Volksfront
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Freedom Alliance
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Cyril Ramapho
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