Harrison thanks fans after attack in Ireland
George Harrison posted his first public statement since the December 30 home invasion at Henley-on-Thames. In Ireland he said Olivia and I are overwhelmed by the concern and thank everyone for prayers and kindness. Hartson released a statement with a photograph showing he and Olivia on vacation. The attack left Harrison with a serious knife wound to the chest and a collapsed lung while his wife was scratched and bruised. Michael Abram, 33, faced attempted murder charges in the incident.
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Dozens Killed in FARC Rebel Attack Near Bogota
In heavy clashes near Bogota on Saturday about 50 people died as rebels from the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia attacked Guayabetal, 30 miles southeast of the capital. Fighting continued into the night as Albright visited northern Colombia amid peace talks in a southern jungle.
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Marine Arrestee Accused of Attempted Rape in Okinawa Disco
Lance Cpl Oswald McDonald 29 was arrested in Okinawa after allegedly dragging a Japanese woman into a disco corner Friday and attempting to sexually assault her. The woman resisted and no injuries were reported. Police spokesman Shimada provided details. Okinawa hosts a large U.S. military presence with about two thirds of Japan’s 47,000 troops stationed there.
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Brutal Serb commander Arkan gunned down in Belgrade hotel
In Belgrade Intercontinental Hotel a masked group killed Zeljko Raznatovic known as Arkan, a feared Serb paramilitary leader indicted by the U N war crimes tribunal for atrocities in Bosnia and Croatia. Two others wounded. no arrests or motive announced. Arkan, 47, was allied with Milosevic and linked to the Tigers militia.
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Ruger restricts gun show sales to licensed dealers only
Sturm, Ruger & Co. directs distributors to sell rifles shotguns and handguns only to federally licensed dealers with a fixed address and not at gun shows. The policy aimed at limiting unregulated sales follows debate over background checks and past mass shooting concerns.
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Global economy rises while Earth's health declines warns Worldwatch
Washington AP report covers Worldwatch Institute State of the World 2000, noting booming 1990s economies mask ecological crises. Lester Brown warns that as Dow climbs, forests shrink, water drops, species vanish, glaciers melt, and HIV devastates sub-Saharan Africa. Two-child families urged to stabilize climate and population.
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Hollywood stars and TV icons pop up in busy news roundup
Kate Winslet stays in contact with Leonardo DiCaprio amid global careers while promoting Holy Smoke with Harvey Keitel. David Letterman recovers from quintuple bypass surgery amid jokes, Clinton and Hillary send well wishes. The Bacon Brothers join Minneapolis theater, The Simpsons celebrate Walk of Fame star, and famed Texas A&M bonfire collapse fundraiser set for February.
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