Middle East leaders clash over peace efforts amid street clashes
In Jerusalem on Monday Prime Minister Barak accused the Palestinians of not implementing a truce while Yasser Arafat pushed for broader foreign mediation. About 30 Palestinians were wounded and two teenagers killed as West Bank and Gaza clashes continued during a fragile five day cease fire. Both leaders prepared for separate Washington meetings with President Clinton as they sparred over mediation and resumption of talks.
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Clinton signs foreign aid bill boosting debt forgiveness
President Clinton praised a foreign aid package that forgives debt for the world's poorest nations, part of a $14.9 billion bill that also increases Israeli military aid, sends funds to Serbia's new government, backs HIV/AIDS programs, and lifts bans on overseas family planning groups.
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