World leaders gather for UN's historic 50th anniversary
In New York 190 leaders gather for the UN anniversary with President Clinton urging cost cuts and reforms while debt scrutiny grows. The event draws wide protests, security cordons, and a dramatic scene of a global assembly as Arafat returns to speak and Tibetans hunger strike nearby.
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Tamils protest at U.N. amid Sri Lanka crisis
At the United Nations 50th anniversary, Tamils from Sri Lanka rallied on a plaza near First Avenue to accuse President Kumaratunga of waging genocidal war. Police separated protesters as Pakistanis and Indian Muslims demonstrated nearby denouncing Benazir Bhutto.
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Castro returns to Harlem amid cheers and nostalgia
Fidel Castro visited Harlem in 1960 as a young revolutionary and drew cheers again on his return Sunday night. About 1,200 strong raised chants and many, including Selma Sparks, recalled past support while noting his absence from official events. He planned closed meetings at the Council on Foreign Relations and meetings with business leaders before leaving Tuesday.
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