Eleven U S soldiers killed in Panama helicopter crashes
Two U S Army helicopters crashed during a thunderstorm on a Panama training mission, killing all eleven servicemen aboard, according to the Southern Command. Separately, Lithuanians vote for a 141 member legislature as they move toward independence, while Sweden forms a caretaker government amid crisis and inflation.
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Launch postponed again for Atlantis secret mission
NASA delayed the shuttle launch for the third time due to bad weather and winds despite the commander recovering from a cold. Forecasters predicted storms, pushing liftoff 24 hours to Sunday morning for the secret mission at Cape Canaveral.
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Arafat backs talks with Palestinians from territories
PLO chief Yasser Arafat signaled support for peace talks involving Palestinians from the occupied territories. The six page letter urged participation in all discussions and reaffirmed demand for a separate state, while Israel rejected PLO involvement.
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Health chief urges athletes to reject tobacco sponsorships
Health and Human Services Secretary Louis Sullivan urged athletes and sports groups to turn away tobacco company money seen as promoting smoking. He pressed universities to refuse tobacco sponsored events and advertisers to abandon tainted funding, while Virginia Slims continues to sponsor 14 women’s tour events including one at George Washington University. Zina Garrison praised Philip Morris for supporting women’s tennis despite the controversy.
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Ortega pledges no arms to Salvadoran rebels after win
Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega said he would not arm leftist guerrillas in El Salvador if re elected. He insisted there is no military solution to El Salvador's civil war and pledged to honor agreements to prevent illegal arms flows. He spoke as Bush administration officials demanded an end to support before normalizing relations.
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Ex-Salvadoran leader Duarte dies at 64
Former President Jose Napoleon Duarte, noted for pushing democracy amid El Salvador's civil war, died of cancer at his San Salvador home. He was 64 and served as president from 1984 to June 1989 after treatment in Washington.
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Soviets Boost Police Ahead of Weekend Protests
Interior Ministry officials said one third more police would be on duty across the country to curb possible violence as pro democracy rallies set for Sunday. Organizers Yuri Afanasyev and Gavriil Popov urged a peaceful February revolution continuing from February 4.
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