Palestinian elections in Gaza City feature promises and bans
Campaigning in Gaza for the first Palestinian elections intensifies as candidates tout housing for newlyweds and jobs via a Gaza City catering service, while major opposition groups like Hamas boycott. Voters face a limited choice with Arafat allies dominating the 88-member autonomy council to be elected January 20, amid arrests over boycott flyers and a climate of restricted free expression.
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Sinn Fein shows flexibility to move peace talks forward
Irish and British officials report Sinn Fein mbassy indicates potential to allow disarmament talks via verifiable disposal of arms rather than immediate surrender. Sinn Fein proposes participation in a 45 member Northern Ireland assembly to discuss cementing a cease-fire.
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Pope calls for nuclear weapons ban network
Pope John Paul II urged a global ban on nuclear weapons and testing in a state of the world address to diplomats from 161 countries. He pressed for Jerusalem’s status resolution, expanded religious freedom in Muslim states, and urged African leaders to reform while noting France’s South Pacific tests and Geneva talks.
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