press service log: xinhua english 07 dec

This document is a press service log from Xinhua, dated December 7, containing summaries of international news events from December 6. The report covers a variety of global political and economic developments. In the United Arab Emirates, a two-week anti-drug campaign was launched. U.S. Secretary of State Warren Christopher reaffirmed American support for Middle East peace negotiations. Iran appealed for international humanitarian aid for Azeri refugees. Israeli Foreign Minister Shimon Peres was reported to be meeting with PLO Chairman Yasser Arafat in Spain to address negotiation gaps. Turkish police in Istanbul and Ankara arrested 33 suspects associated with the PKK. A Chinese representative at the United Nations advocated for prioritizing development on the global agenda. The report also lists market closing rates in London for December 6. Finally, U.S. President Bill Clinton expressed support for his envoy's decision to use a U.S. military aircraft to transport Somali General Mohamed Farrah Aidid to a peace conference in Ethiopia, and a brief note mentions the development of a new, fast silicon device.