Macedonia rebels disband SIPROVICA amid peace push
Ali Ahmeti, top Albanian rebel leader, announced the disbanding of SIPROVICA after surrendering thousands of weapons to NATO amid a six month insurgency in Macedonia. He spoke in Lipkovica urging reconciliation and offered cooperation with a UN war crimes tribunal.
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Five Palestinians killed as truce test deepens violence
Clashes on the eve of the uprising anniversary leave five Palestinians dead and 22 wounded as radicals plan protests. The fighting follows pledges to enforce a US brokered cease fire between Israel and Palestinians and comes after a Peres Arafat meeting. Hamas claimed responsibility for a bomb attack near Rafah that wounded three Israeli soldiers.
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Pope urges Armenians to rebuild country
Pope John Paul II urged Armenia to rebuild its economy during a three day visit marking 1700 years of Christian statehood. He led an outdoor Mass at Echmiadzin and noted Catholic Armenia shares a mother church with the Armenian Apostolic faith. The 81 year old pope appeared pale and walked with help on his final day in Armenia before returning to Rome.
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Hurricane Juliette Destroys Docks Kills Surfer in Mexico
Hurricane Juliette raked Baja California Sur causing dock destruction and power outages near Cabo San Lucas. An American surfer died while riding 10 foot to 15 foot swells as 100 mph winds lashed resorts. 400 families evacuated from makeshift homes as authorities warned of worsening conditions.
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