Powell presses Arafat for effective action in peace bid
Secretary of State Colin Powell plans to press Yasser Arafat to take immediate and effective action to end Palestinian attacks on Israel. He urges restraint by Israeli forces in the West Bank and seeks implementation of a shelved cease-fire plan. Powell spoke with Jordan, Egypt, Russia, and European officials before rescheduling the Ramallah meeting after Arafat denounced terrorism.
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Arafat condemns terrorism and Jerusalem bombing
Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat issued a statement of deep condemnation of terrorism and the Jerusalem bombing that killed six in a crowded market. The Arabic note, read by Saeb Erekat, was aimed at satisfying U S demands as Secretary Powell pressed for clear condemnation. Arafat also criticized Israel's two week West Bank offensive.
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Explosion at Tunisian synagogue kills 13 and raises questions
A truck crash and fire near Djerba's Ghriba synagogue leaves 18 dead overall including Germans and a French citizen. Officials push accident theory though Israel cites attack. Germany assists probe while Tunisian tourism officials vow no speculation.
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