Iran Crisis Deepens Over Khatami Inauguration Delay
Fears of a national crisis rise as hard-liners delay the reformist president Khatami's swearing in. A dispute centers on control of the Guardian Council with its veto over reformist parliament. Ayatollah Khamenei orders arbitration by the Expediency Council to resolve nominations.
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Tel Aviv Shooting Marks First City Massacre Since Last September
A Palestinian gunman fired on soldiers outside the Defense Ministry in Tel Aviv injuring 10. He was shot by return fire and died in hospital. Hours later Israeli helicopters struck in Tulkarem killing Hamas activist Amer Mansour Habiri, 23, alleged senior terrorist. Israeli actions drew international criticism while PM Sharon urged Arafat to rein in militants and opposed international observers.
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Kim Jong Il Heads to St. Petersburg After Talks
North Korea’s Kim Jong Il finished official talks with President Vladimir Putin in Moscow and headed north by train toward St. Petersburg. The trip followed the signing of a joint manifesto reaffirming Cold War era ties between the two nations.
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