Albright denounces Taliban record in Afghanistan visit
Secretary of State Madeleine Albright declared the United States will not recognize the Taliban government in Afghanistan citing its despicable treatment of women and children. She spoke in Islamabad after meetings with Pakistan officials during a two day South Asia tour.
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Crowded Delhi Bus Plunges Into Yamuna River
A school bus carrying 112 students toppled from a bridge into the Yamuna River in New Delhi, killing at least 26 and injuring 67. Police divers searched for 24 missing children as parents protested outside the hospital.
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U 2 flies over Iraq as diplomats seek aid swap
U S surveillance flight over Iraq proceeds without incident while Clinton and allies weigh humanitarian aid in exchange for inspectors' return. Officials note Iraq attempted interference and debate continues over using force if needed. Clinton cancels Camp David trip to consult on standoff with Saddam Hussein.
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Tourists Resume Holiday in Luxor Amid Massacre Fallout
Tourists in Luxor return to sites like the Hatshepsut Temple though thousands worldwide cancel Egypt trips. Finnish operators cancel 7000 local trips. 300 Finnish travelers in Egypt return home. Japan Travel Bureau cancels Luxor visits and may halt other Egypt tours. Initial death toll 71 revised to 68 with 58 tourists among the dead. 24 injured. Mubarak visits Luxor, condemns attackers as murderers. Bodies of victims and militants moved to Cairo mortuary.
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Relatives praise FBI handling of Flight 800 probe
Relatives of TWA Flight 800 victims said after a meeting with the FBI they are satisfied with the agency’s efforts, hoping for continued vigor in pursuing clues. Aurelie Becker, whose 19-year-old daughter died in the July 17 1996 explosion, urged sustained investigation as the families press for answers. The FBI had suspended its role in the crash probe after finding no evidence of a bomb or missile. The agency planned a news conference to present its findings.
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Global treaty opposition unites miners and industry leaders
In Roanoke and Washington a rare accord forms as United Mine Workers Cecil Roberts teams with coal, electric and rail executives to lobby against the proposed global climate treaty citing dangers to workers. Janet Reno seeks China links in campaign finance probe with Xi Yang meetings. Toys R Us faces broad state and federal suits over using clout to curb discounters. Carey vows to fight disqualification as Hoffa emerges as leading candidate.
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Alken Standard Contact and Subscription Details
The Alken Standard provides office hours, switchboard and editor contact extensions, publisher details, postal information, and subscription rates. It lists delivery times and mailing options, with pricing for various service plans and payment windows.
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