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BY LEE MICHAEL KATZ, UPI International Editor WASHINGTON, April 25 (UPI) -- Beijing's public crackdown on a spiritual group may serve to bolster the arguments of union leaders and others who cite human rights abuse as a factor in the upcoming legislative battle over normalizing trade relations with China.

Chile says measure protects fish stocks April 26 - Fishmonger News Network - Preparations are under way by the World Trade Organization to challenge restrictions by Chile on European Union catches from the high seas in Chile's local ports.

Agence France Presse / Richard Ingham PARIS, April 26 (AFP) - Genetically-modified food faces a confused future that depends on overcoming consumer scepticism and resolving a host of ethical and regulatory problems, the OECD warns.

Betton Woods Revisited By Susan Aaronson April 20, 2000

Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, April 24 (AFP) - US Agriculture Secretary Dan Glickman leaves for China Monday accompanied by four members of Congress to study China's commitment to market opening agreements, his office said.

Agence France Presse TOKYO, April 25 (AFP) - Japan and Singapore will hold a second meeting of government officials and experts in Tokyo this week over a bilateral free-trade accord, the foreign ministry said Tuesday.

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- Mobilizing support for one of President Clinton's top economic objectives, the White House today released a letter signed by 148 economists -- including 13 Nobel laureates -- endorsing China's entry into the World Trade Organization.

Agence France Presse BEIJING, April 25 (AFP) - US Agriculture Secretary Dan Glickman Tuesday praised China's market-opening efforts while warning of increased scepticism to free trade back home.