Pope John Paul II and Arafat discuss Jerusalem tensions
Pope John Paul II and Yasser Arafat met in private at the Vatican, greeting warmly as they discussed the climate of tension and suffering among Arabs in Jerusalem. The Vatican noted particular focus on Arab Jerusalem while Israel faces criticism over plans to build Jewish homes in an eastern neighborhood.
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German CDU Expels Three Scientologists From Ranks
Chancellor Kohl's Christian Democratic Union expelled three members for belonging to the Church of Scientology amid a government plan to create a central office to curb Scientology influence in public jobs. The party did not disclose identities or positions. The government says Scientology is largely a money making outfit with criminal traits seeking world domination.
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Ex-prime minister Rao resigns party post in India
P V Narasimha Rao, 75, quits as head of Congress Party delegation in Parliament to avert further embarrassment. The former PM remains a party member and MP. His tenure saw a wave of corruption scandals that contributed to Congress's worst general election defeat in May.
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Israeli Cabinet approves settlement expansion plan
Israel’s Cabinet says it will proceed with expansion of Jewish settlements despite U.S. criticism and potential withholding of 2.7 billion in loan guarantees. Netanyahu's government vows to limit construction to existing boundaries and keep private land expropriation to a minimum while coordinating with Washington on Middle East peace.
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Marcello Mastroianni dies in Paris at 72
Italian film icon Marcello Mastroianni died of pancreatic cancer at his Paris home at age 72. Celebrated for La Dolce Vita and collaborations with Sophia Loren and Federico Fellini, he was renowned for humor, vulnerability, and refined screen magnetism.
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Weary Tanzanian police drove frightened Hutu refugees from Biharamulo Forest as they ordered return to Rwanda. Officials said more than 252,000 had crossed into Rwanda since Saturday with another 100,000 en route, while about 124,000 in Karagwe camps began a seven day march to the border under helicopter surveillance and armed escort.
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Survivors Evacuated From Chechnya Hospital After Slayings
In Chechnya, a Red Cross hospital raid left six colleagues dead as survivors, including 48-year-old surgeon Bredland, waited on the Geneva flight tarmac beside coffins draped in the Red Cross flag. An employee saw one killer masked with a silenced pistol. motive and exact killer type remain unknown. Six Red Cross workers have been killed in Chechnya this year amid ongoing conflict.
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