Pope John Paul II visits Bethlehem amid Palestine statehood hopes
Pope John Paul II’s Bethlehem visit lures thousands as he blesses a Mass at the Church of the Nativity in Manger Square. Arafat, flags, and a soil offering frame a high profile moment for Palestinian statehood dreams amid strong security and interfaith signals of unity.
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Taiwan party weighs independence stance after election
Taiwan’s Nationalist Party contemplates changes to its pro independence platform after Chen Shui-bian’s victory. President Lee Teng-hui plans to resign as party chairman, amid calls for his immediate departure. Party officials say any shift requires full delegate approval as Beijing demands eventual reunification.
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Clinton urges India to stem nuclear program in trip to Taj Mahal
President Clinton urged India to retreat from its growing nuclear weapons program in a speech to Parliament after touring the Taj Mahal with daughter Chelsea. He announced a common environmental agenda with India, about $300 million in U.S. aid, and emphasized dialogue with Pakistan amid Kashmir tensions.
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Israel’s Beilin Says Occupation Went Sour at U N Panel
Israel’s justice minister Yossi Beilin told the U N Human Rights Commission that occupation of Arab territories has soured. He said Israel tried to frame its occupation as benevolent but history shows occupation persists and provokes hatred. He linked Holocaust context to actions and noted world views see Israel as occupier.
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