1993 Eritreans overwhelmingly choose independence from Ethiopia in a referendum that ratifies a rebel victory in Africa's longest secessionist struggle. In a step toward detente, semi-official representatives of Taiwan and China meet in Singapore for the first time since 1949. The United States and six Arab oil nations join to denounce Iraq and pledge to maintain an international squeeze on Saddam Hussein's government. 1997 Hong Kong officially opens the world's longest road-rail suspension bridge, linking the colony to its new offshore airport. Backed by helicopter gunships, the Yugoslav army clashes with ethnic Albanians in Kosovo.
Albanian reports say up to a dozen civilians die.
A laser-guided bomb goes astray during a NATO bombing mission over Yugoslavia and strikes the village of Surdulica, killing at least 20 civilians according to Yugoslav authorities. The fossil was found in South Africa. The Age Company Ltd 2001. Any unauthorised use, copying or mirroring is prohibited.