Pilgrims retrace biblical journey on Nativity Trail
Eleven hikers from the United States Europe and Palestine walked the Nativity Trail across the Judean wilderness toward Bethlehem as part of Bethlehem 2000 celebrations. They passed through West Bank villages, slept in Bedouin tents, and saw modernIsraeli-Palestinian tensions along the ancient route.
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Palestinians demand halt to settlements before final status talks
A flare up between Israel and the Palestinians derails planned final status talks ahead of Madeleine Albright’s visit. Palestinian negotiator Yasser Abed Rabbo says talks will stall over new West Bank and Gaza settlement construction, unless Ehud Barak freezes activity. Barak’s aides cite legal limits but plan to keep settlement blocs. The dispute tests U S sponsorship of the peace process.
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Russian troops issue ultimatum to Grozny
Russian planes drop leaflets on Grozny warning residents and rebels to flee before a major assault. The warning threatens destruction for those who stay as civilians fear a repeat of 1994-96 casualties. EU ministers condemn the threat while urging Russia to rethink Chechnya policy.
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