Statues hidden by new background drapes at DOJ
The Justice Department bought blue drapes costing about 8 thousand dollars to cover two large aluminum statues in the Great Hall for formal events and television broadcasts. Attorney General John Ashcroft had ordered the statues covered after being photographed near them following the Sept. 11 attacks.
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U S Opposes Monterrey Aid Increase Plan
United States rejects a call for a substantial rise in foreign aid to curb global poverty. Negotiators from 150 countries back a Monterrey Consensus urging 0.7 percent of GNP from developed nations, while Washington argues better governance and internal reform are essential alongside aid.
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Bush to distance himself from Enron in State of the Union
President Bush plans a restrained State of the Union, urging corporate accountability and pension protections while pushing for expanded national service, Medicare changes, and a broad homeland security and defense agenda. He seeks about 190 billion in drug, health, and defense reforms.
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Lagos blast toll hits 600 amid national disaster claim
Nigeria's president declared a national disaster after explosions at an army weapons depot in Lagos. Over 600 bodies recovered, many women and children drowned in the Oke Afa canal while fleeing the blast. Governor Tinubu blamed military negligence as authorities assess the tragedy.
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Ecuador searches for missing jet near Andean peaks
A TAME Boeing 727-100 with 92 on board disappeared while approaching an Ecuadorian airport amid fog and low clouds. Search efforts focused on rugged terrain near Colombia's border as weather prevented aircraft from flying. authorities suspected a crash on a nearby volcano.
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Rebels Hit Infrastructure As Peace Talks Resume
Colombia faces a wave of insurgent attacks as FARC targets energy and water infrastructure including bombed towers and a reservoir valve. The government cites threats to water supply. aviation boosts security with dogs and detectors. Critics say the attacks undermine peacemaking despite a January agreement.
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