Nepal rocked by coordinated bombings near Kathmandu
Seven killed and at least 27 injured in Nepal's first major terrorist attack. Explosions hit Kathmandu and three other towns amid tensions over democracy and royal rule. About 125 arrests reported as authorities pursue alleged groups linked to the royal crackdown.
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Agca's erratic testimony marks Rome pope plot trial
After ten days on the stand Mehmet Ali Agca has given inconsistent statements and wild outbursts in the trial of seven defendants accused of conspiring to kill Pope John Paul II. He has contradicted earlier claims and named a supposed third Turkish co conspirator while denying recognition of a photographed suspect. Judge Santiapichi pleaded for truth as prosecutors accused him of theatrics and defense بازackled for entertainment.
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China rails against savage freight handling harm to goods
In Peking the state press decries heavy handed railway workers who wrecked hundreds of new refrigerators and washing machines. The Railway Ministry apologized and promised compensation while denouncing the workers arrogance unloading cargo. The Workers Daily warned the problem extends beyond railways to highways and ships amid China’s consumer boom and shortages.
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Afghan Guerrilla Claims Big Panjsher Victory
Afghan guerrilla officials said in Panjsher Valley that 400 government troops were killed or wounded and scores captured in a week of fighting led by Ahmad Shah Massoud. The claim includes 160 prisoners, among them officers, and two top government officials among the dead.
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