Pope John Paul II Feels Better After Flu Battle
Pope John Paul II, 75, rose from bed and offered belated Christmas greetings despite fever and nausea. Vatican spokesman says flu-like symptoms nearly vanished as he plans two days of rest and continues flu medication. He canceled full Mass and delivered a shortened multilingual address from the papal apartment.
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North Korea frees five South Korean fishermen at Panmunjom
North Korea returned five South Korean fishermen seized seven months earlier at Panmunjom, with the bodies of two cremated and one death noted. Officials said the crew will meet families briefly before medical checks and debriefing, while the 103-ton ship 86 Woosung remains held. South Korea welcomed the move but cautioned it does not guarantee rice aid or relief shipments.
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Flooding in South Africa Leaves 130 Dead and 1,000 Homeless
In KwaZulu Natal near Pietermaritzburg a rain swollen Umsunduzi River swamped shantytowns. At least 130 people drowned and about 1,000 homes were destroyed as floodwaters surged through Edendale Valley. Rescue teams used boats and a helicopter while roads and power lines were damaged. Authorities declared Greater Pietermaritzburg a disaster area and warned more bodies may be found.
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Palestinians take control as Israeli troops withdraw in West Bank
In a final phase of a troop pullback, Israel hands over 60 villages near Hebron and Ramallah to the Palestinian Authority ahead of elections. PLO police arrive with flags and rifles. residents greet departing soldiers with coffee and olive branches as the region moves toward Arafat's rule.
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