U.S. Bomb Drops on Taliban Front Lines in Afghanistan
The United States and Afghan opposition fighters staged large airstrikes north of Kabul and near Kandahar, blasting mushroom clouds up to 1,000 feet high. Officials say coordination will broaden as opposition plans a major push toward Mazar-e-Sharif, while no clear casualty figures are reported.
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Peres plan seeks end to Gaza settlements shift
Foreign Minister Shimon Peres works on a peace plan that reportedly calls for dismantling Israeli settlements in the Gaza Strip. Prime Minister Ariel Sharon reportedly opposes the plan as the government splits over West Bank incursions. Peres says he will likely meet Yasser Arafat in Spain but stresses no negotiations. Arafat urges talks to revive the peace process. Peres says Israel will withdraw from four West Bank towns once security is guaranteed.
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Masked gunman hijacks 19 hostages at Russian clinic
In Vladikavkaz a man armed with grenades seized 19 people at a children’s clinic. He released them after a ransom of 67000 dollars, fled with police nearby, and warned of mines in three apartments. Authorities pursued him as negotiations continued.
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