Aquino faces Senate split on Subic Bay withdrawal timetable
Philippine senators failed to agree on a timetable for U.S. withdrawal from Subic Bay after President Aquino admitted defeat on a new lease. Debates centered on a withdrawal period from two to seven years with government officials signaling a five to seven year view.
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Tshisekedi to Head Zaire Government After Talks With Mobutu
Opposition leader Etienne Tshisekedi said he will be the sole prime minister and will run Zaire after nine hours of talks with Mobutu Sese Seko. He must be confirmed by a national conference, amid deadly rioting and a push for democratic reform.
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Afghanistan Eyes Elections Amid Rebel Attacks
President Najibullah offered to hold local elections under United Nations supervision as insurgents intensified attacks on Gardez and other cities. Rebels say they will not participate while opposing Najibullah and the Communist government.
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Berlin reunification leaves East still wrestling with costs
The Berlin Wall's legacy fades as East Germany struggles with economic and social gaps a year after reunification. West and East residents describe lingering divisions, rising unemployment, and slow improvements amid a changing urban landscape.
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Canada Faces Broad Strike After Wage Freeze Rejected
Federal workers return to picket lines resuming a countrywide strike that disrupts airports and border crossings. The Public Service Alliance of Canada vows to force compliance while Parliament weighs back to work legislation to end the walkout and impose wage limits.
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