Pope postpones retirement. will serve until Christ calls him
Vatican reports Pope John Paul II will not retire. Vittorio Messori cites the pope’s belief that God will decide his fate, while health concerns and aging pressure rise. Vatican officials emphasize his mind remains sharp despite physical limits.
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Milan
Corriere Della Sera
Vittorio Messori
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Messori
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God
Benedettini
Poland
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Kenyan president seeks term extension to draft new constitution
Kenyan President Daniel arap Moi urged extending parliament and his current term so elections would occur under a new constitution. He cited the Kenya Constitution Review Commission's delay and said KANU favored delaying the 2002 vote until a new charter is ready, while vowing a landslide win for his party.
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Raila Odinga
National Demoractic Party
Weapons seized from Zog family in Albania return
Police in Tirana seized 11 cases containing 84 weapons from the Zog family upon arrival in Albania after 63 years in exile. Officials cited documents to verify legality while weapons remained in customs. Flutur Germenji said it is a private collection once in Johannesburg. The Zogs plan no immediate political role in Albania.
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Lice
Zog
Johannesburg
Fluturak Germenji
Alba
Nia
South Africa
Zoe
Ahmet
Ahmet Zog
Paris
Death toll in Russian floods climbs to 93
The southern Russia floods killed 93 as emergency officials reported widespread evacuations and damage exceeding 385 million dollars. President Putin criticized local authorities for insufficient aid while officials faced negligence probes and warned of failed flood warnings in Karachayevo Cherkessia and nearby districts.
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Nevinomyssk
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Blast at Afghan munitions depot kills 25 in Spin Boldak aftermath
Afghan soldiers cleared unexploded munitions Saturday after a Thursday blast at a Spin Boldak depot scattered rockets mortars and bullets across the town. At least 25 people died including seven soldiers and 18 civilians with ongoing danger from live ordnance and secondary explosions. Local commander Fazaludin Agha said the blast's cause linked to a rocket attack. Taj Mohammed Wardak cited a BM 21 missile. US and Afghan forces investigate while mines and ordnance complicate relief efforts.
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Nida Mohammed
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