Massood gravely wounded in bombing by supposed journalists
Ahmed Shah Massood, emblem of opposition to Taliban rule, was unconscious and in serious condition after a bombing in northern Afghanistan. Two attackers posing as journalists blew themselves up, killing Massood aide Azim Suhail and injuring other officials, with Massood undergoing emergency surgery in Tajikistan for head shrapnel.
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Bomber’s Action Triggers Hazardous Incident in Istanbul Square
In Istanbul a self-inflicted blast in front of a police post injured 21 and caused panic in the main square. Police found Ugur Bulbul, released six months earlier for Marxist group membership, as the bomber. The group leads a hunger strike with 33 deaths.
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Protests erupt as Greece’s Big Brother opens
Hundreds of protesters gathered in Athens to condemn the Greece version of Big Brother. They threw eggs and rocks at Antenna television studios while riot police held the crowd back. no arrests or injuries were reported. Activists warned the show erodes privacy in the name of profit.
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Five Month Timeline Set for U S serviceman Rape Trial
In Okinawa the Naha District Court laid out a five month timetable for the rape case of Air Force Staff Sgt. Timothy Woodland. The schedule starts with a Tuesday opening and the final hearing is set for February 12, as per lawyer Annette Eddie Callagain.
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Chinese students studying in US rise with visa boost
More Chinese students study in the United States than any other country and their numbers are rising. About 21,500 Chinese students were issued visas last year, up 33 percent from 1999, according to the State Department. The Justice Department proposes barring Guyanese residents from entering the United States for failing to take back 110 deported nationals.
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Peres Arafat urge high level talks amid renewed violence
Israel and the Palestinians expressed willingness to hold high level truce talks today despite weekend attacks, while disputing venue. Two Israelis killed near Tulkarem in a Palestinian shooting, with Israeli troops massed near Jenin as talks linger. Powell seeks to aid talks but no cease fire. Arafat to meet Assad in Damascus adds to hardened stance.
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Eight civilians reported killed in Iraq airstrike
Iraq and witnesses describe eight civilians killed Sunday night in the al Salhiya area of Wasit province by U S and British warplanes. The Pentagon has not confirmed casualties while U S Central Command says airstrikes targeted surface to air missile sites in southern Iraq in response to Iraqi threats.
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NATO to end weapons pull as plans for new peace force emerge
NATO troops burned rebel arms in Macedonia and dismantled firearms while EU nations discuss a post NATO force to protect monitors and create a buffer between ethnic groups. The plan envisions a smaller multinational contingent led by Western powers with non NATO participation.
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Mad cow disease found in Japan Asia's first suspected case
Japan announced a suspected mad cow disease case in Shirai, Chiba, marking Asia's first. Tests confirmed brain signs in a 5 year old Holstein, with milk sold before slaughter though unlikely spread. About 30 cows on the same farm and 100 in Shirai were quarantined as authorities seek conclusive results.
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