Last-minute U S mediator tries to avert Yeltsin siege
In Moscow a senior U S diplomat attempted an 11th hour deal between Boris Yeltsin and opposition leaders hours before the oct 4 assault on the Russian White House. Iona Andronov, a nationalist lawmaker, spoke with the diplomat to seek negotiations inside the U S Embassy but talks ended with a firm demand for unconditional surrender.
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Andronov
Russia
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United States
Vitaly Churkin
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Christopher heads for Budapest Moscow on European trip
Secretary of State Warren Christopher starts an eight day European mission to back Boris Yeltsin and promote capitalism in the former Soviet states. The trip includes Hungary for investment leverage, Moscow to back reform, Kiev over Nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty issues, and Latvia to conclude with Baltic independence contexts. Critics in Congress question the strategy while Clinton and Christopher defend steadfast support for Yeltsin and reform.
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Kiev
Ukraine
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Ify
Leonid Kravchuk
Frank McCloskey
D-Ind
Clinton
Yeltsin
Right wing leader shoots self at Tokyo newspaper offices
In Tokyo a 68 year old right wing leader Shusuke Nomura fatally shot himself during a protest at the Asahi offices over a cartoon. He had a history of violence including arson and hostage taking and died later in hospital. No others were harmed. Leading news executives described him as a gentleman and noted surprise at his actions. The incident drew live TV coverage and extensive police and media presence at the Asahi building. Nomura had previously run for parliament with the Wind Party and had served lengthy prison terms for political violence. He bowed toward the imperial palace before firing two pistols at his sides.
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Yukio Mishima
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Third force trails in Canadian poll in 1993 election
The New Democratic Party faces a potential drop to fifth place in polls with 7 percent support, risking loss of official party status in the House of Commons and the privileges that come with it. Liberals lead at 40 percent, Conservatives at 22 percent, Reform at 16 percent, and Bloc Quebecois at 13 percent.
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Canada
Audrey McLaughlin
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