Israel withdraws from Beit Jalla after two day incursion
Israeli tanks and troops pulled out of Beit Jalla early after a two day takeover as Palestinian gunmen promised to halt fire on a nearby Jewish neighborhood. U S and EU aides helped broker the ceasefire while U N officials faced roadblocks in Rafah and Arafat headed to Durban for a racism conference.
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First phase of weapons collection in Macedonia reported
NATO commander Maj. Gen. Gunnar Lange said over one third of ethnic Albanian rebels weapons have been collected and a letter was handed to President Trajkovski. U S Maj. Barry Johnson cited 1 400 weapons collected and said the operation is ahead of schedule as parliament prepares to debate political reforms tied to the peace plan.
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Britain Leads Macedonia Weapons Collection Mission
NATO has begun a mission in Macedonia to collect and destroy weapons voluntarily handed over by rebels from the National Liberation Army as part of ongoing efforts to stabilize the region.
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Peaceful vote marks East Timor's path to nationhood
In Liqica East Timor voters line up under a peaceful sun to elect an 88 member assembly. U N police and peacekeepers guard the historic first free election following years of fear amid a long struggle for independence and a transition toward a presidential system.
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Australia blocks Tampa refugees amid international pressure
The Howard government refused to let the Norwegian cargo ship Tampa dock at Christmas Island, keeping 438 asylum seekers aboard as Indonesia warned of possible military action. International figures urged Australia to accept the refugees under refugee convention guidelines.
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Milosevic to face genocide charges at The Hague
The Yugoslav war crimes tribunal plans genocide indictments against Slobodan Milosevic for Bosnia killings with Croatia crimes in the early 1990s. Del Ponte said Oct 1 filings will pair Bosnia genocide and Croatia crimes with Kosovo charges, trial likely autumn 2002. Milosevic resisted court legitimacy, demanded rights, and a court-appointed lawyer will assist.
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Bid solicitation for city equipment in Williamsburg Kansas
The City of Williamsburg solicits bids for a backhoe assis Caterpillar road grader assis four wheel trailer with tank and more. Bids may be seen in Williamsburg KS and must be mailed to P O Box 414 Williamsburg KS 66095. Bids will be opened and reviewed at the September 10 2001 City Council Meeting.
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