Arafat aide says peace talks collapse amid mistrust
Saeb Erekat warns direct contacts and trust between Palestinians and Israel have broken down completely as U S efforts to restart talks meet resistance. He signals willingness to international arbitration, while Israel rejects the idea.
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Pope John Paul II bids Cuba farewell in push for freedom
In Havana the pope urged Cubans and exiles toward reconciliation and a land of greater freedom and pluralism. He attacked neoliberal capitalism while acknowledging the Cuban government and Fidel Castro praised his visit and called for further release of political prisoners. The Vatican said authorities pledged a quick response to the appeal for about 200 prisoners, though impact remains uncertain.
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British Carrier Invincible Enters Gulf Doubling Allies Forces
The British aircraft carrier HMS Invincible arrived in the Persian Gulf with six RAF attack jets, eight defensive planes, and 11 helicopters, increasing Britain’s force to about 2,000 and signaling intensified allied training. The ship accompanied by a supply vessel. The move comes as the United States already fields two carriers the Nimitz and George Washington with nearly half of its 300 regional warplanes. President Clinton convened aides to review Iraq standoff and possible action timelines, while Iraq demands sovereignty and blocks U.N. inspectors at sensitive sites.
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Notable milestones across ages in Australia and beyond
In 1788 European settlers first landed at Sydney Cove in present day Sydney. In 1988 Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera opened on Broadway. In 1993 Vaclav Havel was elected president of the Czech Republic. In 1997 the Green Bay Packers defeated the New England Patriots 35-21 to win the Super Bowl, ending a 29 year drought.
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Saudi septuplets strain mother as hospital stay may continue
In Abha Saudi Arabia Hasna Humair 40 delivered seven babies after fertility drugs and fears she cannot afford them Dr Hind Moussa said Humair who already has six children is learning to cope with the large family while the babies receive care in hospital The father a retired civil defense worker has two other wives and three children Mosessa noted money is tight and she may stay in hospital for about two months.
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Logo unveiled for Princess of Wales Memorial Fund
The Diana Memorial Fund released a distinctive purple signature logo to be attached to all official memorabilia. William and Harry approved the design, chosen to reflect a spontaneous memorial after Diana's death in Paris on August 31.
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