Foreign Agencies on January 15th, 1997

Yugoslavia Protests To Go On
By GEORGE JAHN
Associated Press Writer
Wednesday, January 15, 1997 11:24 am EST

BELGRADE, Yugoslavia (AP)
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As Milosevic weighed his options and the rest of the country waited, the governors of Belgrade University met Wednesday to consider replacing the pro-Milosevic dean of the university. Thousands of students gathered outside.
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(c) Copyright 1997 The Associated Press

Milosevic Takes Back Suburb, Town
By JULIJANA MOJSILOVIC
Associated Press Writer
Wednesday, January 15, 1997 6:35 pm EST

BELGRADE, Yugoslavia (AP)
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Student demonstrators, who have been holding rallies parallel to those organized by the political opposition, also suffered a setback. Belgrade University's board of governors refused to fire Dragutin Velickovic, the institution's pro-Milosevic dean.

State TV claimed Education Minister Dragoslav Mladenovic, who was at a board's meeting, was attacked afterward by irate students.
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(c) Copyright 1997 The Associated Press

Milosevic Backs Down on Belgrade Vote
Move Could Weaken Ruler's Grip, but Opposition Remains Cautious
By Jonathan C. Randal
Washington Post Foreign Service
Wednesday, January 15 1997; Page A01
The Washington Post

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As the crisis has worn on, Milosevic has vacillated between moderates and hard-liners in his ruling coalition. Friday night, for example, the Socialist Party and the Yugoslav United Left -- a coalition partner led by Milosevic's wife, Mirjana Markovic -- were reported to have decided to try to hold onto the disputed municipalities. On Saturday, however, moderates announced just the contrary, and two government ministers issued an official communique pledging to "respect the will of the people" after meeting with student leaders.
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