Russian business figure tees up role in post-Soviet politics
Alexander Tikhonov, a self-made millionaire, emerges as a pivotal ally for Yeltsin’s reform drive as parties rush to form coalitions ahead of Russia’s first post-Communist parliamentary elections. He leads the Party of Consolidation, uniting veteran groups and business interests while steering a bloc that excludes extremists and backs reform with stability.
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Prominent hard liner detained in Moscow
MOSCOW AP Security forces captured Konstantinov a top hard liner who led the National Salvation Front after 11 days on the run He was unarmed and did not resist arrest and is held at Lefortovo Prison Along with other leaders Rutskoi and Khasbulatov face charges of organizing mass disturbances others tied to the ill fated siege are detained in St Petersburg the Russian National Unity group and its leader Barkashov are being hunted
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Rutskoi
Ruslan Khasbulatov
St. Petersburg
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Four U S soldiers hurt in Kuwait explosion during exercise
Four American soldiers were injured in an explosion during a military exercise near Kuwait City. Three were treated and released, while one seriously injured remained hospitalized. The incident occurred Friday at Doha Camp where hundreds of U S troops are stationed since the 1991 Gulf War.endaji
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