China to review labour camps in milestone UN pact
United Nations human rights’ chief Mary Robinson signed an agreement with China on Monday which she said would tackle the ‘Laogai’ labour camps to which Beijing consigns anyone it considers a threat to Communist rule.



Fujimori holed up in Japan, to quit in 48 hrs
Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori went to ground on Monday in his ancestral homeland Japan, after saying he would resign within 48 hours but leaving his specific plans shrouded in mystery.



Indian ceasefire plan just tactical -- Pak
Pakistan's Government and militant groups attacked New Delhi's proposal of a ceasefire during the holy month of Ramzan as tactical manoeuvring.



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