Albright Hedges Israel With Withdrawal Deadline
In London Secretary of State Madeleine Albright sets a deadline for Prime Minister Netanyahu to accept Washingtons plan for a further West Bank withdrawal. If he balks, the United States may reexamine its role in the peace process amid threats from far right lawmakers and a fragile coalition.
U S blamed for stalemate in Middle East peace talks
After two days of talks in London failed to break a 14 month stalemate between Israel and the Palestinians the United States faces blame for not pressuring both sides enough. Madeleine Albright set a Monday deadline for Israel to accept a new 13 percent West Bank withdrawal but Benjamin Netanyahu resisted. Analysts doubt a deal will emerge soon as Clinton aides push for a White House meeting with Netanyahu and Arafat remains unlikely.
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Islamist Faction Touted as Stalling Peace Talks
Jamman al Barazi suggests five to six days won't yield progress with Ross and Netanyahu Arafat, predicting delay and more clashes as Arab frustration fuels Islamic militants. Netanyahu faces pressure from right wing nationalists over a 13 percent pullback while Clinton era acing efforts falter under U S reluctance to penalize Netanyahu during stalled peace talks.
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Diana Memorial Column proposed in Paris for Princess Diana
Italian architect Gaetano Pesce proposes a 12 foot concrete and resin column extending the Pillar where Diana’s car crash occurred as a public tribute to the princess. The plan envisions a night shining resin upper section with a concrete base, transforming Place de la Alma into a memorial site. Paris officials note diplomacy and funding needs, with Diana’s circle and Buckingham Palace yet to respond.
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German central bank chief criticizes euro deal at Brussels
Bundesbank President Hans Tietmeyer warned EU leaders that dividing Europe's first central banker's eight year term between a German backed candidate and a French official jeopardizes the euro. He urged prioritizing the united currency over national interests amid Brussels summit decisions.
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Rioters clash in Medan as fuel prices surge in Indonesia
Thousands rampage in Medan and other cities over price hikes, overturning cars, hurling rocks at police, and looting shops. Police fire to disperse crowds, at least dozens injured and 94 in custody as ethnic Chinese shopkeepers face attacks amid ongoing economic pain and IMF aid.
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