Pastrana expands military powers in southern Colombia
President Andres Pastrana issues a decree granting the army authority to register civilians impose curfews set roadblocks regulate business hours and keep shops open in 19 towns across six states as rebels intensify attacks including power plant sabotage.
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Israeli assault grips Balata and West Bank camps
Israeli forces used helicopters tanks and paratroopers in Balata refugee camp and nearby towns near Nablus and Jenin. One Israeli soldier and 12 Palestinians died raising the toll past 1000 as troops swept streets house to house amid heavy fighting and mass injuries.
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Bomb destroys anti-terror official's wife's car in Jordan
A bomb exploded under the Toyota of Yasmin Abdul Latif al Surabi wife of a Jordanian anti terrorism unit officer in Amman injuring no one but killing two passers by Mohammad Ali Abdul Kader Shihadeh 26 and Badr Khader 19 both hailed from Egypt and Iraq respectively. The attack targeted the security leadership amid support for the U S led campaign against terrorism. Police investigated motives and several suspects were detained for questioning.
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Cubans hole up in Mexican Embassy in Havana
Twenty one Cubans remained holed up in the Mexican Embassy in Havana after forcing gates with a stolen bus. Mexico's Castaneda said quotes were out of context and that the Cubans did not seek asylum. He urged Cuban authorities to deploy public forces to prevent repeats and indicated visas were unlikely.
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White House blame over Clinton remarks sparks Middle East tension
The Bush administration drew fire by saying Clinton triggered Middle East violence with his peacemaking, then retracted the claim. Ari Fleischer apologized as the Clinton camp condemned the comments, while Condoleezza Rice and Colin Powell expressed distress and Sandy Berger contacted Rice to complain.
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