OAS backs Aristide plan for staged Haiti elections
The Organization of American States endorsed Aristide’s timetable for staged elections in Haiti through 2004, promising aid in exchange for credible steps. Opposition leaders criticized the move as a bypass of immediate elections, while the U.S. urged negotiations with the Convergence coalition to join the process.
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Rebels claim Burnham hurt as captors hold 20 in Philippines
Abu Sayyaf leader Abu Sabaya told Radio Mindanao Network that American missionary Martin Burnham was wounded in back by gunfire and shrapnel from an M 79. He said Burnham is in stable condition while three soldiers were wounded. The group said 20 captives remain alive, with details disputed by the military.
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Fragile cease-fire holds as Gaza entry eased after Tel Aviv bombing
Israel loosens travel limits for about 2000 Palestinian workers in Gaza's industrial zone while West Bank communities stay sealed. Arafat's cease-fire call calms fighting but violence persists. a 5 month old Israeli boy is critically injured by a rock attack. Settlers burn a Palestinian greenhouse as clashes erupt. Ariel Sharon calls Arafat a murderer in a Russian interview, provoking Palestinian outrage amid ongoing tensions.
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Rumsfeld credits Balkan peacekeeping with stability gains
Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld praised SFOR and KFOR peacekeeping in Bosnia and Kosovo as a very valuable contribution to regional stability. He affirmed a shift toward civilian-led order and noted a broader Bush critique of burdensome overseas missions. He spoke after visiting troops in Kosovo.
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