Sharon says West Bank offensive will continue despite US demands
Prime Minister Ariel Sharon told the Knesset that Israel will carry on the West Bank campaign, promising Bush to expedite the fight. He cited heavy clashes in Nablus and Jenin, with helicopters pounding a refugee camp near Bethlehem and many homes destroyed. Palestinians reported hundreds killed and militants booby trapped houses as forces pressed the operation.
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Violent crime against Hispanics falls sharply in 1990s
Washington AP reports a 56 percent drop in violent crime against Hispanics during the 1990s, narrowing the gap with whites. The Justice Department study notes declines across most groups, with gains tied to policing efforts and bilingual outreach, based on interviews with over 730,000 people.
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