Netherlands Queen Beatrix’s mother hospitalized after illness
Princess Juliana, the 89 year old mother of Queen Beatrix, was hospitalized Monday after falling ill at home. A Royal House spokesman gave no medical details, saying she is not seriously ill and will be kept for observation for a few days. Juliana, turning 90 soon, has had a nurse by her side since a hip fracture last April and underwent surgery to repair it.
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Thieves loot famed 12th century Russian church
Robbers hit the Church of the Intercession on the River Nerl outside Vladimir, stealing two icons, gold and silver chains, crosses and medallions. Abbot Innokenty said the 1165 structure near Vladimir faces rising thefts as post Soviet law and order failures drive religious artifact crimes.
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Pope John Paul II to visit 20 Polish cities in June
Pope John Paul II plans a two week tour through 20 Polish cities from June 5 to 17. He will address Poland's National Assembly and meet leaders as a sign of respect for democratic state structures. The trip starts in Gdansk, ends in Krakow, reflecting his long ties to the country.
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Despondent girl starts blaze in Tamil Nadu slum
A despondent girl set herself on fire igniting a blaze that swept a crowded slum in Madras Tamil Nadu killing 12 people including eight children. Witnesses said winds fanned the fire trapping residents as more than 1 000 huts burned. Three women who tried to save children died and a man was electrocuted by a fallen live wire. The cause for the girl’s act was not given.
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Violence flares in Indonesia amid protests and riots
President Habibie urged an end to violence as clashes across Aceh and Java left at least 14 dead and hundreds injured. Soldiers raided Aceh and Surabaya police stations amid unrest tied to separatist and ethnic tensions, with 90 arrests reported and ongoing military actions.
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UN to Probe Downed Planes as Angola Evacuations Continue
UN workers are being pulled from Angola while envoy Benon Sevan carries messages from Kofi Annan to Dos Santos and Savimbi. The crashes near Huambo are under investigation with no blame assigned, and UN flights remain suspended as aid groups assess access to survivors and displaced civilians.
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Khmer Rouge reopen Cambodia's wounds
Cambodian leaders waver over punishing Khmer Rouge chieftains Nuon Chea and Khieu Samphan for deaths up to two million. Hun Sen shifts toward prosecution while Ranariddh hints at trial and pardon. King Sihanouk offers to stand trial. Beijing, Vietnam, and international actors influence stance as UN report looms.
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