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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 2000
Page
3
President Vaclav Havel had a Monday hernia operation performed by Austrian surgeon Ernst Bodner. Lasting over two hours, the procedure aims for a two week recovery, with doctors citing risks from his chronic bronchitis and a history of repeated hospitalizations since December 1996 when part of a lung and a cancerous tumor were removed.
Ernest Windholz, new head of Austria’s Freedom Party in Lower Austria, used a Nazi-era slogan during remarks honoring veteran activists. He said he was unaware the phrase was tied to the SS and is 40 years old. The party secretary-general called the incident regrettable but defended him.
Greek Foreign Minister George Papandreou offered joint ownership of the 2,500 year old Parthenon friezes if Britain agrees to return the marbles before the 2004 Olympic Games. He urged reunification of the masterpiece as Athens pressed for the art to go home.
Chilean court stripped General Augusto Pinochet of his life senator immunity, paving the way for formal charges over abuses during his 17-year rule. The ruling, 13-9 by the Santiago Court of Appeals, could lead to trials over disappearances and killings linked to the Caravan of Death. Pinochet and his lawyers plan to appeal to the Supreme Court within five days, arguing total innocence and mental unfitness.
Vladimir Putin met Pope John Paul II at the Vatican marking his first West trip as president. He urged Vatican help to integrate Russia into Europe and proposed joint European missile defense talks with NATO while avoiding treaty conflicts. He also met Italian leaders and planned talks with business figures in Milan.
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