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News for Mon. 13 May to Wed. 15
May 2002
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AFRICA
Former Mali general poised for victory General Amadou Toumani Toure takes a
commanding lead, with 70% of the votes counted in the second round of Mali's
presidential election.
Sierra Leone counts votes Votes are being counted after Sierra Leone's
elections, with the incumbent president well ahead according to early
unofficial results.
Nigeria gets tough on air safety Drastic air safety measures announced in
Nigeria may force many of the country's airlines to close - including the
national carrier.
Zimbabwe
'evicts squatters' President Robert Mugabe's government
reportedly takes action against those invading properties not earmarked for
redistribution.
Ugandan
Siamese twins 'saved' Ugandan twin girls born with a shared heart, diaphragm and liver are
successfully separated by US doctors in a 12-hour
operation.
Angola
rebels ready for demobilisation Unita's military leader says 85% of Unita
soldiers have gathered at demobilisation camps, in accordance with the April
ceasefire accord.
Blast
kills five in Berber region At least five people are killed and 11
injured in a bomb explosion at a busy market in Algeria's Berber-speaking
Kabylie region.
Liberian
rebel attack 'halted' The Liberian authorities say they have beaten back an attack near
Monrovia by rebels seeking to oust President Charles
Taylor.
DR
Congo rebel mutiny over Rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo say they have put down a
mutiny in the city of Kisangani which left five people
dead.
In
pictures: Sierra Leone counts votes Counting is taking place in Sierra Leone
after elections that are viewed as a crucial test to determine whether the
country's civil war is finally over.
Sport
World Cup >> Super
Eagles to get 'hard time' Nigeria's new sports minister says he will
stay with the Super Eagles at the World Cup in order to implement strict
discipline.
World Cup >> Senegal's
defenders blamed for defeat The local media point to the poor quality of
defending as being responsible for the Lions 2-3 loss to Saudi
Arabia.
World Cup >> Fish
gives up fitness fight South Africa defender Mark Fish says he is not going to recover in
time to make it to Korea and Japan.
BUSINESS
Farming
nations slam US payouts A bill giving US farmers extra cash is "damaging to the international
economy", a group of farming nations says.
Deal
ends East African 'beer war' South African Breweries and East Africa
Breweries swap their brewing operations in Kenya and Tanzania, ending the "beer
war".
Zimbabwe
tobacco farmers protest Zimbabwe's tobacco growers halt the annual auction - the nation's
biggest hard currency earner - with protests over pricing.
South
Africa upgrades trading system The Johannesburg Stock Exchange will switch
to a new trading system to improve its international standing and modernise its
market at home.
OTHER NEWS AND FEATURES
Peaceful
poll in Sierra Leone On the day of the Sierra Leone elections, the BBC's Mark Doyle
reports on the voting in Freetown
Sudan
peace 'possible' - US envoy The US special envoy to Sudan, former senator
John Danforth, says a peace deal is possible to end the country's long-running
civil war.
Ethnic
strife rocks Madagascar Alastair Leithead reports from the port town of Mahajanga, which is
in the grip of ethnic rivalries stoked by politicians.
Africa
'needs GM crops to survive' Some African scientists say the continent
must use genetically modified plants if it is to feed
itself.
AMERICAS
Pearl family anger at execution broadcast The family of murdered US journalist Daniel
Pearl angrily criticises a TV network for showing video of the moments before
his execution.
US defends Cuba trade embargo The US rejects calls from former President
Jimmy Carter to lift its Cuba trade embargo, saying it would be used to "prop
up a repressive regime".
Banks hit by $600m fraud Four metal traders in the US are arrested and
charged with ripping-off major banks around the world through a multi-million
dollar fraud
Nato
and Russia 'bury Cold War' Russia and Nato countries endorse an
agreement giving Moscow the right to influence the alliance's
decisions.
Klan
church bombing trial opens Bobby Frank Cherry - a former member of the
Ku Klux Klan - goes on trial for the deaths of four black girls in a 1963
Alabama church bombing.
US
investigates Venezuela coup role The state department begins an inquiry into
its handling of the attempt to oust President Hugo Chavez, amid allegations of
US involvement.
Napster
chief and founder resign The loss of two top dogs on the same day
pushes the iconic song swap company to the brink of
bankruptcy.
Auditor
'saw Enron papers shredded' David Duncan, a star witness in the Andersen
trial, says he ordered auditing colleagues to destroy papers relating to the
collapse of Enron.
Farming
nations slam US payouts A bill giving US farmers extra cash is "damaging to the international
economy", a group of farming nations says.
Philadelphia
probes package bomb US officials investigate a package which exploded in a mailbox, while
the White House fears a terrorist attack on nuclear
facilities.
Carter's
speech to Cubans Extracts from former US President Jimmy Carter's historic address to
the Cuban people.
New
York faces police cutbacks The New York police force could shrink by
thousands of officers as the mayor tries to balance the books in face of a $5bn
deficit.
US
priest shot by 'abuse victim' A Roman Catholic priest is shot and seriously
wounded outside his Baltimore home by a man who accused him of molesting
him.
IMF
chief slams US steel tariffs An International Monetary Fund boss slams as
"clearly regrettable" US tariffs on steel imports, while the EU prepares
tit-for-tat penalties.
US
plays down Cuba terror link Washington plays down its allegations about
Cuba's biological weapons potential after doubts are raised by former President
Carter.
Pakistani
court views Pearl 'murder tape' An anti-terrorism court in Pakistan views a
videotape showing the murder of American journalist Daniel
Pearl.
'US
Taleban' wants charges dropped Lawyers for John Walker Lindh - the "American
Taleban" - say half the charges against him should be
dropped.
Brazil
unveils boost for ethnic minorities Brazil's president Fernando Cardoso announces
a new plan to ensure equal opportunities for Brazilians of African
descent.
Carter:
Press reflects Cuban exiles' satisfaction Cuban leaders in the US say they are
satisfied with former president Jimmy Carter's calls for greater democracy in
Cuba, but the Cuban community and the press shows little desire for change in
US-Cuban relations.
Murder
suspect continues extradition fight An American living in the UK faces
extradition over the deaths of two men in Texas.
Malaysian
PM attacks West's 'impatience' Mahathir Mohamad, on a visit to Washington,
accuses the West of undermining nations by insisting on democratic
reforms.
'Streamlined'
Iraq sanctions remain tight A revised and more subtle programme of
sanctions against Iraq is being seen as a propaganda victory for the US and
Britain.
Peru:
arrest warrants for military commandos The Peruvian Government criticises an arrest
warrant issued for military officers involved in a ending a hostage crisis at
the Japanese ambassador's residence five years ago.
Analysis:
Capabilities of US 'rogue states' BBC News Online looks at the military
capabilities of Iraq, Iran, North Korea, Libya, Cuba and
Syria.
Sudan
peace 'possible' - US envoy The US special envoy to Sudan, former senator
John Danforth, says a peace deal is possible to end the country's long-running
civil war.
BUSINESS
Petrol
fuels rise in US prices Prices paid by US consumers rise at their fastest rate for almost a
year as petrol prices surge, boosted by a strong oil
market.
Gardeners
nurture US sales boom US retail sales beat expectations to rise by 1.2% last month as
green-fingered shoppers and motorists splashed out.
Wal-Mart
helped by bargain hunters The world's biggest retailer reports a surge
of nearly 20% in profits, but remains cautious on the outlook for the US
economy.
Argentina
considers state land sell-off The government, desperate to pacify
Argentines suffering a highly unpopular banking freeze, considers selling-off
state property.
SPORT
BBC Sport >> Celtics,
Lakers advance Boston reach the NBA Eastern Conference finals at Detroit's expense,
while LA see off San Antonio in the West.
BBC Sport >> Toronto
squeeze through Toronto Maple Leafs are through to the NHL Eastern Conference finals
against Carolina Hurricanes.
BBC Sport >> Lawton
seals Cleveland comeback Matt Lawton's two-run homer rescues Cleveland
against Baltimore - plus a round-up of all Tuesday's
action.
ASIA-PACIFIC
China-Japan asylum spat 'solved' Japanese media report that an agreement has
been reached over the fate of five North Koreans at the centre of a diplomatic
row.
East Timor gets aid lifeline International aid donors pledge $440m to help
East Timor through its first few years of independence.
HK investigates new child abuse claims Hong Kong police say they are investigating
new allegations of child sex abuse involving Catholic priests.
Taiwan
rocked by earthquake A strong earthquake hits Taiwan causing buildings in the capital to
sway, but no major damage is reported so far.
Malaysian
PM attacks West's 'impatience' Mahathir Mohamad, on a visit to Washington,
accuses the West of undermining nations by insisting on democratic
reforms.
Philippine
Muslim leader defiant Detained Philippine rebel leader Nur Misuari denies rebellion charges
and vows Muslims in the south will get their own homeland.
China
unveils huge conservation plan The government aims to plant trees covering
an area larger than Germany in a $12bn plan to prevent devastating floods and
sandstorms.
Missing
Taiwanese tanker found A missing Taiwanese oil tanker is found thousands of miles from its
intended destination, after a suspected piracy attack.
N
Korea to sign tourism deal The head of the World Tourist Organisation is
travelling to North Korea to help tap the secretive state's tourism
potential.
BUSINESS
Farming
nations slam US payouts A bill giving US farmers extra cash is "damaging to the international
economy", a group of farming nations says.
Boom
time in Kazakhstan The country's economy is growing in leaps and
bounds thanks to strong demand for Kazakhstan oil.
Indonesian
growth disappoints analysts The country's economy expands by 2.5% but
analysts fear this is not enough to create jobs and sustain a longer-term
recovery.
China
still investors' favourite Foreign money is pouring into China at a rate
30% up on last year, but there are signs that growth may slow in the long
run.
Motor
firms' success amid Japan gloom Profits are soaring at Japan's auto makers,
but the good results are highlighting the two-speed economy back
home.
Australia
budgets for defence Australia says it is to run a budget deficit for six years to pay for
extra spending to boost defence and curb illegal
immigration.
SPORT
BBC Sport >> All
Blacks soldier on Justin Marshall tells BBC Sport Online the New Zealand team will cope
without injured captain Anton Oliver.
BBC Sport >> Freeman
hopeful again Olympic 400m champion Cathy Freeman could still run at the
Commonwealth Games after receiving the all-clear to resume
training.
BBC Sport >> Pakistan
desperate to save tour Pakistan cricket officials are pleading with Australia not to abandon
their forthcoming tour after Steve Waugh led calls for it to be
scrapped.
OTHER NEWS AND FEATURES
China's
asylum headache Leaders in Beijing are desperately trying to stem the tide of North
Korean asylum seekers, fearing a mass influx akin to the collapse of the Berlin
Wall.
EUROPE
Dutch vote in shadow of killing Voters turn out in large numbers to elect a
new government nine days after the murder of maverick politician Pim
Fortuyn.
Spain 'foils ETA summit attack' The Spanish authorities say they have found
explosives and weapons believed to be for an ETA attack on a Europe-Latin
America summit.
War crimes suspects surrender to tribunal Two former Serb leaders accused of war crimes
in Croatia arrive in the Netherlands to surrender to the UN tribunal in The
Hague.
Bad
weather delays Kursk mission Russian salvage crews now hope to set out on
Thursday to recover the nose of the Kursk nuclear submarine, which sank in
August 2000.
Turkish
media faces restrictions The Turkish parliament tightens controls over
the media, in a move opponents say could lead to censorship of the
internet.
Chechnya
abuse trial hangs in balance Charges against a senior Russian officer
accused of murdering a Chechen girl may be dropped if the court agrees he was
insane at the time.
BBC Sport >> Bayer
aim for Real upset Bayer Leverkusen take on Real Madrid in the
Champions League final without Ze Roberto and Jens Nowotny.
Cosmonaut
shaken back to health An Italian cosmonaut is using vibrations to restore the strength to
his bones after a trip to the space station.
Germany
mulls secret births Women in Germany would be able to give birth anonymously under a new
law drafted by the country's main political parties.
Cost-cutting
bolsters Lufthansa The German carrier, one of Europe's largest
airlines, impresses analysts and investors with a sharp rise in its operating
profits.
French
Jews reject Cannes boycott Leading figures in the French Jewish
community oppose a call by a US Jewish organisation for a boycott of the Cannes
film festival.
Gibraltar
talks continue - Blair Talks with Spain over the future of Gibraltar continue, Tony Blair
insists, although his government acknowledges "real difficulties"
exist.
Belgian
parliament debates mercy killing Parliament in Belgium is debating whether to
legalise euthanasia, the practice of giving terminally ill patients the right
to end their lives.
Macedonia
minister 'shoots three' Macedonia's interior minister adds to his reputation for erratic
behaviour with a display on a machine gun that lands several people in
hospital.
Nato
and Russia 'bury Cold War' Russia and Nato countries endorse an
agreement giving Moscow the right to influence the alliance's
decisions.
Analysis:
Nato's evolution Jonathan Marcus reports on the challenges facing Nato in the 21st
Century as it seeks a role in the post-Cold War era.
Local
elections in Montenegro under way The people of Montenegro are voting in local
elections which provide the first major test of public opinion since the
republic's leaders agreed to retain a loose union with
Serbia.
Changing
times for Poland's Catholic Church Although often viewed as a vital part of
Polish national identity, the Catholic Church is facing new challenges as
democracy takes root.
European
press review Europe's papers look at the agreement between Russia and Nato, the
death of a Ukrainian football legend, and New Man in
Russia.
DUTCH ELECTION
Fortuyn's
foes named in lawsuit Lawyers representing the late Pim Fortuyn launch a lawsuit against
commentators who linked the anti-immigration politician with
fascism.
Brisk
start to Dutch polling Early signs in the Dutch election suggest a high turnout of voters
galvanised by the murder of Pim Fortuyn.
Holland
steps into the unknown Dutch citizens go the polls on Wednesday in an election which looks
set to be dominated by emotions rather than politics.
In
pictures: Dutch election Dutch voters are casting their ballots on
Wednesday in a general election dominated by the assassination of the far-right
leader Pim Fortuyn.
Who's
who in Dutch election As the Netherlands prepares for Wednesday's general election,
overshadowed by the shooting of Pim Fortuyn, BBC News Online profiles the main
parties and their leaders.
IRISH ELECTION
Spotlight
on immigration After signs of a move to the right across Europe, the race issue
raises its head in the Irish general election battle.
Sinn
Fein poised for greater role Irish Republican party Sinn Fein appears
likely to gain ground in Friday's election and become a player in Ireland's
internal politics.
Bitter
battle for Kerry BBC NI's Dublin correspondent Shane Harrison analyses one of the most
acrimonious fights in the Irish Republic's general
election.
Irish
politicians fail to engage with voters As Ireland gears up for the general election,
political parties are struggling to capture the public imagination, reports the
BBC's Shane Harrison.
Profile:
Irish election contenders BBC News Online profiles the leaders of the
main parties taking part in Ireland's general election.
MIDDLE
EAST
Arafat commits to Palestinian reform Yasser Arafat calls for new elections and
accepts blame for "policy errors", in his first speech to the Palestinian
Assembly for months.
Iraq denounces sanctions overhaul The UN's decision to shake up the system of
sanctions against it amounts to renewed 'harassment' of the Iraqi people, Iraq
says.
Blast kills five in Berber region At least five people are killed and 11
injured in a bomb explosion at a busy market in Algeria's Berber-speaking
Kabylie region.
Bush
'noble but uninformed' Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah says that he had to spend hours briefing
President Bush on the Middle East at a recent meeting.
More
arrests over Jerusalem bomb 'plot' Two more Jewish settlers are detained in
connection with an alleged plot to blow up an Arab girls' school in east
Jerusalem.
EU
still undecided on Palestinian exiles EU ambassadors fail to reach agreement over
the legal status of 13 Palestinian militants exiled in
Cyprus.
Turkish
media faces restrictions The Turkish parliament tightens controls over
the media, in a move opponents say could lead to censorship of the
internet.
Kuwait
shuts porn internet cafes Fifty internet cafes in Kuwait have their
licences temporarily withdrawn for allowing access to pornographic
sites.
Former
Jordanian MP on trial A former MP on trail for denigrating the state lashes out at Prime
Minister Ali Abu Ragheb, accusing him of corruption.
London
exchange targets Israeli firms The London Stock Exchange urges Israeli firms
to list their shares in the UK, just as Arab states call for a global boycott
of Israel.
Palestinians
land on friendly ground The people of the divided island of Cyprus feel an affinity to the 13
Palestinians exiled by Israel, reports Russell Working.
EU
stalls on Bethlehem militants European ministers postpone a decision on
which country will take in the Palestinians idling in a Cyprus hotel, following
the Bethlehem siege.
Jordan
woman 'wins right to divorce' A Jordanian woman wins the right to divorce
the husband she "hates", in the first court ruling under a new law, a report
says.
Rights
group criticises settlements One of the most divisive issues for any
future peace talks is that of Jewish settlements in former
Palestinian-controlled areas of the West Bank, reports the BBC's Michael
Voss.
Bomb
aftermath: Grim task of recovery volunteers BBC News Online's Raffi Berg reports on the
work of Israel's religious volunteers who deal with the aftermath of terror
attacks.
Sharon's
defeat dominates Israeli press Israel's newspapers examine the implications
of Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's defeat in a key vote at a stormy party
meeting.
Analysis:
Israel's divided right Sunday's vote on Palestinian statehood has highlighted deep rifts
within the Likud party, says Middle East analyst Gerald
Butt.
Likud
embarrasses Sharon Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon suffers a
major setback at the hands of his Likud party with a vote to tie his hands in
future peace negotiations.
Likud
vote challenges Bush policy BBC Middle East analyst Paul Reynolds
examines how the Israeli Likud party's rejection of a Palestinian state will
affect US strategy.
Middle
East diary: A bad day for Arafat On the third day of his diary, the BBC's Paul
Wood is in Bethlehem to witness Yasser Arafat's less than emphatic reception
for his visit to the Church of the Nativity.
Middle
East diary: At the Erez crossing On the second day of his diary, the BBC's
Paul Wood tells of his eventful visit to the Erez crossing in
Gaza.
Bethlehem
protesters on hunger strike Foreign activists ejected from Bethlehem's
Church of the Nativity go on hunger strike to protest against likely
deportation from Israel.
Analysis:
Arafat moves and manoeuvres The BBC's Middle East correspondent Paul
Reynold's examines the tactics behind Yasser Arafat's promise of
reform.
SOUTH ASIA
Militants 'must end' Kashmir raids Militants from Pakistan must stop incursions
into Indian-administered Kashmir, says a US official after the bloodiest attack
in six months.
Hundreds die in Indian heat Nearly 400 people have died in the southern
Indian state of Andhra Pradesh after a week of searing temperatures, officials
say.
Pearl family anger at execution broadcast The family of murdered US journalist Daniel
Pearl angrily criticises a TV network for showing video of the moments before
his execution.
Kashmiri
separatist leader re-arrested The Pakistani authorities have re-arrested
the founder of a Kashmiri separatist group, Lashkar-e-Toiba, in
Islamabad.
Reporter
'well treated' in Pakistan jail A West Midlands journalist, facing
allegations of spying after being arrested in Pakistan, says he is
"fine".
SPORT
BBC Sport >> Kumble
will be ready for England Indian leg-spinner Anil Kumble should be fit
in time to tour England after surgery to his broken jaw.
BBC Sport >> Sehwag
back from injury India have named batsman Virender Sehwag in their squad for the
one-day series in the West Indies.
BBC Sport >> Old-fashioned
contest in prospect BBC Cricket Correspondent Jonathan Agnew believes England should win
the first Test, but they should beware over-confidence.
BBC Sport >> Pakistan
to tap talent The Pakistan Cricket Board has finalised its programme of academies
for promising young players.
BUSINESS
India
reforms drug patent laws India's lower house of parliament approves a
bill to reform the country's patent laws, to bring them closer to international
standards.
India
to press trade charges against EU India is set to go the World Trade
Organisation, complaining over the European Union's decision to impose zero
duty on imports from Pakistan.
OTHER NEWS AND FEATURES
Pakistan
troops hunt al-Qaeda Pakistan steps up military activity in regions bordering Afghanistan,
in an effort to flush out suspected al-Qaeda and Taleban
militants.
Pearl
trial witnesses 'identify' accused Prosecution witnesses at the Daniel Pearl
murder trial in Pakistan link two key e-mails to four men accused of killing
the US journalist.
'I
saw new ammunition' BBC correspondent Paul Welsh talks to British troops in Afghanistan
about allegations a cache of arms they blew up belonged to an
ally.
Analysis:
US keeps South Asian peace The United States has played a key role in
stopping outright war between India and Pakistan, says Indian author AG
Noorani.
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