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Apr 29, 2002

In Hong Kong at the Christie auction today, Chinese silk tapestry was sold for a record amount - almost four million dollars

In Hong Kong, at the Christie auction today, a Chinese silk tapestry was sold for a record amount - almost four million dollars. The name of the buyer is not disclosed. The tapestry was created in the early 15th century during the reign of the Ming dynasty in China. Experts believe that this is one of the paintings of a triptych. The other two were found in a cache in one of the monasteries in Tibet and sold at auction in New York in 1994.

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Apr 29, 2002

French President Jacques Shirak called on participants in tomorrow's demonstrations to prevent riots

France President Jacques Shirak called on participants in tomorrow's demonstrations to prevent unrest. On May 1, in Paris and most cities of France, manifestations are held, dedicated to the International Day of Labor.

RFE; RL

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Apr 29, 2002

Murat Zyazikov was elected President of Ingushetia -the partner of the representative of the President of Russia in the Southern Federal District

Murat Zyazikov was elected President of Ingushetia -the partner of the representative of the President of Russia in the Southern Federal District. The Republican Electoral Commission today published the final results of the vote, according to which Zyazikov gained 53 percent of the vote in the second round of elections, by 10 percent ahead of the opponent, State Duma deputy Alikhan Amirkhanov. In the first round, Zyazikov significantly lost to Amirkhanov - 19 percent of votes against 33.

RFE; RL

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Apr 29, 2002

The authorities of Yugoslavia are not going to provide part of the secret archives at the disposal of the UN tribunal

The authorities of Yugoslavia are not going to provide part of the secret archives at the disposal of the UN tribunal. As the Minister of Internal Affairs of Yugoslavia Zoran Zhivkovich said today, some dossiers will remain closed for another 20-30 years. However, with most documents, according to the minister, the employees of the Hague Tribunal will be able to familiarize themselves.

RFE; RL

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Apr 29, 2002

About 150 American instructors will arrive in Georgia in the near future to study Georgian military personnel tactics for the fight against terrorism

About 150 American instructors will arrive in Georgia in the near future to study Georgian tactics of tactics for the fight against terrorism. This was announced to reporters by a senior representative of the US State Department, who accompanied the American Minister of Defense Donald Ramsfeld on a trip to Central Asia.

RFE; RL

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Apr 29, 2002

In the Governor's elections in Karelia, held on Sunday, according to preliminary results, the current head of the republic Sergey Katanandov won, who gained more than 54 percent of the vote

In the Governor's elections in Karelia, held on Sunday, according to preliminary results, the current head of the republic Sergey Katanandov won, who gained more than 54 percent of the vote. According to the Republican Electoral Commission, none of the other candidates for the post of head of the republic received more than 15 percent of the vote.

RFE; RL

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Apr 29, 2002

Chechen refugees are alarmed by the victory of Murat Zyazikov in the elections in Ingushetia

Vladimir Dolin, Moscow: In connection with the victory in the election of the President of Ingushetia, Major General of the FSB Murat Zyazikov, Chechen refugees will most likely return to their homeland.

Владимир Долин

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Apr 29, 2002

The European Court of Human Rights rejected the lawsuit of an inconspicuously sick woman from the UK, who asked her husband to help her voluntarily die

The European Court of Human Rights rejected the lawsuit of an inconspicuously sick woman from Great Britain, who asked her husband to help her voluntarily die. 43-year-old Diana Potty went to the court in Strasbourg after the British court rejected her request. Members of the European Court unanimously decided that the British court, refusing Prutti, did not violate the human rights convention. Prutty has been paralyzed for many years.

RFE; RL

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Apr 29, 2002

In five districts of Tuva, an emergency has been announced-due to fires, which covered more than four thousand hectares of forest

In five areas of Tuva, an emergency has been announced-due to fires, which covered more than four thousand hectares of forest. According to the correspondent of Radio Liberty, the fire is approaching the capital of the Republic of Kyzyl. Since the beginning of the year, not a single ruble has been allocated from the federal budget for extinguishing Tuva fire. The republic itself does not even have funds to rent helicopters to urgently transfer firefighters to a natural disaster.

RFE; RL

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Apr 29, 2002

In the Governor's elections in Karelia, held on Sunday, according to preliminary results, the current head of the republic Sergey Katanandov is the leader

In the Governor's elections in Karelia held on Sunday, after a counting of 10 percent of the votes, the current head of the republic Sergey Katanandov is the leader. According to the Republican Electoral Commission, about 58 percent of the vote was filed for Katanandova, for his chief competitor of the State Duma deputy from the "Union of Right Forces" Arthur of the Cleat - a little more than 12 and a half.

RFE; RL

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Apr 29, 2002

The issue of settling the situation around Iraq was discussed today in Moscow by Russian and Iraqi foreign ministers - Igor Ivanov and Naji Sabri

The issue of resolving the situation around Iraq was discussed today in Moscow by Russian and Iraqi foreign ministers - Igor Ivanov and Naji Sabri. Ivanov spoke out for the political solution of the Iraqi problem. He also said that Moscow is interested in developing relations with Baghdad. Today, Ivanov held negotiations with the chairman of the UN commission on inspections in Iraq Hans Blix.

RFE; RL

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Apr 29, 2002

Dozens of Israeli tanks and other armored vehicles entered the city of Hebron this morning on the western coast of Jordan

Dozens of Israeli tanks and other armored vehicles entered the city of Hebron this morning on the western coast of Jordan. Combat helicopters struck the facilities of the Palestinian Security Service. At least 8 people were killed, about 30 were injured. 17 Palestinians suspected of terrorism were arrested. Among the arrested are the leaders and militants of extremist groups "Brigade of the Martyrs of Al -Aksa and Hamas.

RFE; RL

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Apr 29, 2002

On Sunday, a military parade on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the fall of the pro-Soviet regime of Najibullah was held in the capital of Afghanistan Kabul.

On Sunday, a military parade on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the fall of the pro-Soviet regime of Najibullah was held in the capital of Afghanistan Kabul. The parade was taken by the head of the temporary administration of the country Hamid Karzai and the Minister of Defense Kazim Fakhim. On the same day, one of the leaders of the Northern Alliance Ahmad-Shah Masud, who died as a result of an attempt last year, was declared the national hero of Afghanistan.

RFE; RL

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Apr 29, 2002

European politics on the eve of the second round of elections of the President of France, the mafia and politics in Europe

Elena Kolomiychenko: On Monday, April 29, lessons in schools throughout Germany began in a minute of silence. Teachers and children thought about the tragedy that occurred on Friday, April 26, in the gymnasium of Gutenberg, in the capital of the land of Tyuringia, Erfurt. The 19-year-old Robert Steinhoizer, a year ago, was not available to the final exams, killed 13 teachers, two students, a policeman, and then shot himself. Almost all the victims were killed by shots in the head.

Елена Коломийченко

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Apr 29, 2002

Sport. In Turkey, the European heavy athletics championship ended. And in Greece, the male championship of the world in sports gymnastics was held. The female tennis team of Russia failed to reach the second round of the Federation Cup. At the World Hockey Championship in Sweden, Russians won their second match. In the NBA at the first stage of the playoffs, the series lasts up to three victories. The leader of the Formula-1 Auto Rights Championship, Ferrari pilot Michael Schumacher won the 4th victory in the season, winning the Grand Prix of Spain

In Turkey, the European heavy athletics championship ended. On the last day, two sets of awards for men were played. In weight up to 105 kg, Alan Tsagaev from Bulgaria won a gold medal, and in the absolute category the champion became Ronnie Weller from Germany. The largest number of awards - 16, of which 9 gold - won the weightlifters of Bulgaria. Russians with the 6th medals in the asset occupied the second team place. The second was the women's team of Russia, who lost to the Turkish team.

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