Argentine President de la Rua resigns; violence and looting ongoing; 21 protesters dead since Wednesday. Powell says, once again, Iraq is not the issue; now points finger at Somalia. Hamas orders end to suicide bombings, no word from other groups. Arafat faces public revolt as citizens align him with Israel
Despite post-Sept. 11 claims by media that celebrity-worship was waning, candidate for most inane article of year appears, pledging press's continued support of narcissism and mediocrity. Iraqi civil engineer describes multiple sites for constructing weapons. Argentina declares state of siege, to last at least 30 days;
Indian politician accused Pakistan of trying to "wipe out" its leadership. U.S. threats against N. Korea have S. Korea worried about retaliations and curbing of progress in relations. A look at John Walker's attorney's strategy to prevent his client from being executed for
Palestinian militants reject Arafat's appeal, ambush civilians in the West Bank. Israel Tourism Minister: "If Palestinians lose war, they will be expelled." Putin expects prior consultation if U.S. attacks Iraq. Five-alarm fire at St. John the Divine; if completed the largest cathedral in the
No comedians here: Gunmen attempt coup in Haiti. In last stand measure, Arafat calls for end of all attacks against Israel. India vows consequences for attack on parliament. Clinton & Schumer chase after the $20M Bush promised in his stature-making catcalls to firemen. The political brokering, compromising, and deal-
Powell says U.S. withdrawal from ABM Treaty was orchestrated with Russian cooperation. Arafat stops crackdown on extremist groups after Israel breaks ties. Israel approaches full war with Palestinian Authority. India blames Pakistan group for attack on Parliament, "hot pursuit" of suspects considered in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. AIDS
Israel disavows Arafat, attacks swiftly after bus explosion killed 10. Terrorists--including suicide bomber--attack Indian Parliament. U.S. continues heavy attacks on al Qaeda: is annihilation the goal? Two California men from Jewish Defense League arrested for bomb-making, plotting against mosques and congressman. U.S. Army has been
U.S. will pull out of ABM treaty. U.S. files criminal charges against French man believed to 20th hijacker, four of six counts eligible for death penalty. House to pass election overhaul bill, offering millions to states. The Sotheby's price-fixing trial offers an interesting look at
U.K. to lead peacekeeping force in Kabul. Debate over construction of new stealth bombers: Air Force against, Rumsfeld for. U.S. Taliban soldier leaves weird trail of identities in usenet groups. American spy mission begins in Somalia. Online journalism has same free-press protections against libel as other outlets.
U.S. and Russia stick with positions of disagreement on missile defense system. Israel rejects truce offer from militant groups, attacks car with missiles. Hamas receives increased support, new members in war with Israel. Departing Merrill Lynch analyst Blodget under investigation for hyping dot-stocks. [wsj] Swedish modern art museum
