Yale, Pentagon vie for Cambodia documents

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The Dept. of Defense' Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Office and the Yale University Cambodian research project are seeking additional information concerning US MIAs from the Vietnam war. The Yale effort, which has exhausted its $500,000 grant from the State Dept., is headed by academic Ben Kiernan who refused to share his files with the Pentagon. Pentagon officials believe that the files contain relevant information on Cambodians who may know something about the 76 MIAs.

Social policy, Military aspects, Records and correspondence, Yale University, Cambodia, Missing in action, United States. Department of Defense

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Now, the Taliban's chance to make peace

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The Taliban's success in overthrowing Afghan Pres. Burhanuddin Rabbani and PM Gulbuddin Hekmatyar indicates the resurgence of orthodox Muslim practices. The Taliban, however, has upsetted non Afghans for its execution of former communist secret police chief and dictator Najib and its conservative treatment of women. The victory has also alienated Russia and Iran, which are expected to renew efforts to regain political influence in Afghanistan.

Social aspects, Islam, Kabul, Afghanistan

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Who's whose among the cast of Afghanistan's battle

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The major political figures in Afghanistan's current civil war are all under the influence of foreign powers. Deposed Pres. Burhanuddin Rabbani basks in Iran's support, which has begun to portray him as moderate in the international press. Rebel Gen. Rashid Dostam has strong support from Russia and Uzbekistan. Meanwhile, Taliban leader Gulbuddin Hekmatyar has the support of Pakistan.

Russia, International relations, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran, Civil war, Uzbekistan

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