Two feature sections in one: The 3 Day News Summary for the 18, 19 and 20 May as well as the Magazine Around and About containing articles informational in character and deal with the world in general. They are not news in the usual sense.

The 3 Day News Summary covers Yesterdays News (May 18 & 19) leading to Today's News Headlines for May 20. Find the 3 Day News Summary next down consisting of 3 sections each consisting of many news bulletin summaries and URLs to the BBC web site. Following the 3 News Summary listings is the Magazine Around and About.

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This 3 Day News Summary starts with

Yesterdays News

for the Weekend day of Saturday 18-May-2002

The weekend day of Sunday 19-May follows as well as Monday 20-May.

World
	India expels top Pakistani envoy Pakistan expresses regret at India's decision to expel its high commissioner, after a bloody militant attack on an army garrison in Kashmir.
	Troops scour Afghan mountains British, US and Australian forces hunt for suspected Taleban and al-Qaeda forces in Afghanistan's eastern Paktia province.
	Terror warnings row deepens The political row intensifies over accusations that the Bush administration failed to act on warnings ahead of the 11 September attacks.

Africa
	Sierra Leone leader heads for victory With two-thirds of the results declared, incumbent President Ahmed Tejan Kabbah is heading for victory in Sierra Leone's election.
	Zimbabwe police chief flouts EU ban Despite EU sanctions, Zimbabwe's police chief Augustine Chihuri is allowed to visit a conference in France, the BBC learns.
	UN lifts Unita travel curbs Members of Angola's former rebel movement are allowed to travel abroad to help promote the peace process in the country.

USA & Americas
	Terror warnings row deepens The political row intensifies over accusations that the Bush administration failed to act on warnings ahead of the 11 September attacks.
	Powell hits back at European critics US Secretary of State Colin Powell sharply criticises some European leaders for constantly attacking American foreign policy.
	Paedophile priests face zero tolerance Embattled Boston Cardinal Law faces calls to bar priests who sexually assault children as US bishops prepare to meet over the issue.

Asia-Pacific
	S Korean president's son arrested The youngest son of President Kim Dae-jung is detained on suspicion of involvement in a big bribery scandal.
	Timor protest over show of force Indonesia's "ostentatious" naval display in sending six ships to East Timor's independence celebrations causes a diplomatic spat.
	Religious tensions in asylum camps  Minority religious groups in Australia's asylum detention centres are being persecuted by Muslims, a leading human rights group says .

Europe
	Governing party set for Irish victory Results coming in from Ireland's general election show gains for Prime Minister Bertie Ahern, whose party is set to hold on to power.
	Ferry due in port after fires A ferry with 881 people on board is heading towards port in Norway after two fires triggered a major rescue operation.
	Powell hits back at European critics US Secretary of State Colin Powell sharply criticises some European leaders for constantly attacking American foreign policy.

Middle East
	Arafat says elections after pull-out The Palestinian leader says presidential and parliamentary elections can only be held after an Israeli withdrawal.
	Yemeni jailed for US embassy attack A Yemeni court sentences a man to 10 years in jail for attacking the US embassy in Sana'a with grenades in March.
	Afghanistan's neighbours join hands Pakistan and Iran put aside their regional rivalries and work together to try to revive Afghanistan's economy.

South Asia
	India expels top Pakistani envoy Pakistan expresses regret at India's decision to expel its high commissioner, after a bloody militant attack on an army garrison in Kashmir.
	Troops scour Afghan mountains British, US and Australian forces hunt for suspected Taleban and al-Qaeda forces in Afghanistan's eastern Paktia province.
	US 'confirms' Pearl body identification US officials are reported to have confirmed that a body found in Karachi on Thursday was that of the missing journalist Daniel Pearl.

UK
	Experts reject 'sabotage' crash claim Rail analysts dismiss claims by a rail maintenance contractor that sabotage may have caused the Potters Bar rail crash in which seven died.
	Ferry due in port after fires A ferry with 881 people on board is heading towards port in Norway after two fires triggered a major rescue operation.
	England fly to South Korea England's squad leave Dubai for South Korea to finalise World Cup preparations.

England
	'Sabotage' crash claim rejected Rail analysts dismiss claims by a rail maintenance contractor that sabotage may have caused the Potters Bar rail crash in which seven died.
	Stag night body found The body of a best man who vanished during a stag weekend in Belgium has been recovered from a dock in Ostend, police confirm.
	England fly to South Korea England's squad leave Dubai for South Korea to finalise World Cup preparations.

Northern Ireland
	Governing party set for Irish victory Results coming in from Ireland's general election show gains for Prime Minister Bertie Ahern, whose party is set to hold on to power.
	Murder detectives granted extension The police are granted a 36-hour extension to hold two people being questioned in connection with the deaths of two men in County Down.
	Children in hospital after rescue Four children are treated in hospital after their group was rescued by helicopter from the Mourne Mountains in County Down.

Scotland
	Man's body found on river bank Police are trying to confirm whether human remains found on a river bank are those of a missing Stirlingshire salesman.
	Polar Scot's life or death dash A stranded Scots explorer must travel 100km in eight days to be rescued from an expedition to the North Pole.
	Tory leader to admit 'poll tax errors' Tory leader Iain Duncan Smith is expected to admit that his party made a mistake when it introduced the poll tax in Scotland.

Wales
	Fans reject hooligan tag Cardiff City supporters defend their reputation as the club tops the list of fans banned from travelling to the World Cup.
	Remand prisoner found hanged An inquiry is launched into the death of a remand prisoner found hanged in his cell at Cardiff jail.
	Children issue world peace plea Four children from north Wales send the Urdd youth movement's annual message of goodwill from Brussels for the first time.

UK Politics
	Taxes 'should not fund parties' A large majority of people oppose the use of taxpayers' money to fund political parties, according to a BBC poll.
	Tory leader to admit 'poll tax errors' Tory leader Iain Duncan Smith is expected to admit that his party made a mistake when it introduced the poll tax in Scotland.
	Hoon rejects Afghan 'hype' claim Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon rejects claims that the role of British troops in the Afghan war has been exaggerated.

Sci/Tech
	Doubt cast on fingerprint security Fake fingers are used to fool the security systems that check identities by reading fingerprints.
	Climate chief defends independence The new head of the world panel assessing climate change rejects charges that he is pro-oil industry.
	Gallery for genetics genius A new exhibition commemorates the 19th century work of Gregor Mendel, the "father of genetics".

Business
	Bertelsmann buys Napster Bertelsmann buys the embattled online song-swapping company's assets as its founder, who had resigned, returns.
	Suit accuses Marriott of 'racketeering' A lawsuit alleges hotel-operator Marriott took kickbacks and cheated its Hong Kong-based operator out of millions of dollars.
	Co-op fires pension fund manager In another blow for Merrill Lynch, the Co-operative sacks the bank as manager of its £2bn investment fund because of poor performance.

Education
	Sins of the daughters BBC education correspondent Mike Baker reflects on the jailing of truants' mother Patricia Amos.
	Cyber babe promotes science Online coverage of the trials and tribulations of a cyber physics student is the latest gimmick designed to get girls interested in science.
	Lecturers vote for two-day strike Students face disruption during this summer's exam season as lecturers vote in favour of a two-day strike over a 1.5% pay offer.

Health
	Siamese twins die Conjoined twins Natasha and Courtney Smith have suffered a relapse and died, with their parents at their hospital bedside.
	Asian health 'worsens in the west' The longer a south Asian immigrant spends in a western country, the greater the risk of high blood pressure, a study finds.
	Chelsea to showcase plant power Scientists are to use the Chelsea Flower Show to show how genetically modified plants can help make medicines.

Special Coverage

Midnight magistrates BBC News Online examines how UK courts are coping with late-night sessions aimed at reducing case backlogs

This listing continues with the Weekend day of Sunday 19-May-2002

after which the week day of Monday 20-May follows.

World
	Palestinians debate election pledge The Palestinian Electoral Commission meets on Sunday, as pressure grows on Yasser Arafat's to reform his administration.
	US detects new terror threat US officials say they have intelligence indicating new al-Qaeda attacks - and warn the group may attempt to blow up apartment buildings.
	Timor independence day dawns The hours tick down to the launch of the world's newest state, as the UN prepares to hand over power to the government of East Timor.

Africa
	Sudanese flee anti-rebel push Thousands are made homeless in southern Sudan, as Uganda's army fights rebels of the Lord's Resistance Army on Sudanese territory.
	Sierra Leone leader on path to victory With most of the votes counted, incumbent President Ahmed Tejan Kabbah appears to be the winner in Sierra Leone's election.
	Liberia's neighbours sound alarm West Africans leaders call for an immediate ceasefire in Liberia and offer to mediate in the war between the government and rebels.

USA & Americas
	US detects new terror threat US officials say they have intelligence indicating new al-Qaeda attacks - and warn the group may attempt to blow up apartment buildings.
	Anti-rebel candidate set for Colombia win As official campaigning for next week's presidential elections ends, Alvaro Uribe is well ahead of his nearest rival in the polls.
	Bishops 'not liable' over sex priests Bishops are not accountable for the acts of priests, an article in a Vatican-approved journal says, as the abuse scandal in the US continues.

Asia-Pacific
	Timor independence day dawns The hours tick down to the launch of the world's newest state, as the UN prepares to hand over power to the government of East Timor.
	'Massive turnout' in Vietnam's poll One-party state Vietnam says huge numbers have voted for a new national assembly but few voters express enthusiasm for the exercise.
	S Korea finds more foot-and-mouth South Korean officials confirm two new cases of the disease, but insist the outbreak will have no effect on the upcoming football World Cup.

Europe
	Fianna Fail wins sweeping victory Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern's party has scored a clear election victory, but it is still not certain if it will have an overall majority.
	War crimes suspect surrenders to court A Bosnian Serb accused of committing atrocities at two detention camps in 1992 turns himself in to the war crimes tribunal in The Hague.
	BBC Sport >> Blatter responds to allegations Fifa president Sepp Blatter produces a 30-page report which rejects the corruption allegations made against him.

Middle East
	Palestinians debate election pledge The Palestinian Electoral Commission meets on Sunday, as pressure grows on Yasser Arafat's to reform his administration.
	Deal on militants 'not done' Cyprus denies reports that EU ministers have agreed who will take in the Palestinian militants freed from Bethlehem.
	Arab ministers unsure about talks Arab foreign ministers meeting in Beirut fail to agree on whether to take part in a Middle East peace conference.

South Asia
	Indian Kashmir camp attacked Suspected militants kill four Indian soldiers in the second major attack within a week, as India and Pakistan trade fire over their disputed border.
	Civilians 'trapped' in Nepal war Red Cross officials report that civilians in western Nepal are being caught in crossfire between Maoist rebels and security forces.
	Delhi's public transport put to test A deadline expires for public transport vehicles in the Indian capital to undergo a test to ensure they meet new fuel regulations.

UK
	Toll road network 'planned for UK' A network of pay-as-you-go motorways is being considered as a solution to congestion on existing roads, according to reports.
	One in four children admits crime A quarter of all children have committed a crime during the past year, a survey by the Youth Justice Board finds.
	MPs to back 'heroin on NHS' MPs are to support moves for more addicts to be prescribed heroin on the NHS, reports predict.

England
	Toll road network 'planned for UK' A network of pay-as-you-go motorways is being considered as a solution to congestion on existing roads, according to reports.
	Rural protests over asylum centres Villagers in rural England are to protest at plans for an accommodation centre for asylum seekers near to them.
	Diplomatic visit for accused reporter A UK reporter held in Pakistan amid spying claims receives a visit from the British High Commission.

Northern Ireland
	Baby missing in stolen car Police are searching for a car containing a 10-month-old baby stolen outside a cemetery in west Belfast.
	Fianna Fail wins sweeping victory Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern's party has scored a clear election victory, but it is still not certain if it will have an overall majority.
	NI man dies in Himalayas A climber from Northern Ireland dies while on an expedition in the Himalayas.

Scotland
	Peaceful end to prison disturbance A disturbance at Saughton Prison in Edinburgh has ended peacefully with no injuries, the Scottish Prison Service says.
	'Upset and relief' after body find The widow of a tools salesman who was missing for almost nine months says she felt relieved but "numb" after his body was found.
	Tory leader admits 'poll tax error' Conservative leader Iain Duncan Smith admits that his party blundered by introducing the poll tax a year early in Scotland.

Wales
	Hammam accused of hooligan links A BBC investigation accuses Cardiff City chairman Sam Hammam of befriending hooligans despite his promised crackdown.
	Prayers for murdered pensioners Churchgoers say prayers for an elderly woman and man found dead at a farm in north Wales.
	Light plane crash-lands An investigation is launched after a light aircraft with three people on board crash-lands on a mountain in south Wales.

UK Politics
	Toll road network 'planned for UK' A network of pay-as-you-go motorways is being considered as a solution to congestion on existing roads, according to reports.
	'Let Gibraltar decide own future' - MPs Three out of four MPs think the future of Gibraltar should be decided by its own citizens, a survey suggests.
	Brown 'poised to back euro' Chancellor Gordon Brown is preparing to throw his weight behind the euro, according to reports.

Sci/Tech
	Climate chief defends independence The new head of the world panel assessing climate change rejects charges that he is pro-oil industry.
	Doubt cast on fingerprint security Fake fingers are used to fool the security systems that check identities by reading fingerprints.
	Robots with a friendly manner Researchers in Dublin are looking at ways of making robots more human, to make it easier for people to deal with them.

Business
	Bertelsmann buys Napster Bertelsmann buys the embattled online song-swapping company's assets as its founder, who had resigned, returns.
	Suit accuses Marriott of 'racketeering' A lawsuit alleges hotel-operator Marriott took kickbacks and cheated its Hong Kong-based operator out of millions of dollars.
	Brown 'poised to back euro' Chancellor Gordon Brown is preparing to throw his weight behind the euro, according to reports.

Education
	Sins of the daughters BBC education correspondent Mike Baker reflects on the jailing of truants' mother Patricia Amos.
	Boy's life for Buddhist monk A 16-year-old British boy is training to be a monk in Laos, where he was born.
	Cyber babe promotes science Online coverage of the trials and tribulations of a cyber physics student is the latest gimmick designed to get girls interested in science.

Health
	Rise in elderly emergencies More elderly patients are being rushed back to hospital shortly after their discharge - and critics blame a "bed-blocking" drive.
	NHS 'not to blame for heart deaths' Many people would still die from heart disease even if NHS waiting times for bypass surgery were eliminated, doctors say.
	When baby is no bundle of joy A project to help women suffering from post-natal depression has been launched in the black townships of Cape Town.

Special Coverage

Moore on gun culture Filmmaker and satirist Michael Moore says he was shocked at his film's selection at Cannes

World
	East Timor gets down to business East Timor's new goverment begins work after an all-night independence party by signing a lucrative oil treaty with Australia.
	Beirut bomb kills militant leader's son The son of Palestinian militant Ahmed Jibril is blown up in his car - sparking accusations of Israeli secret service involvement.
	Israel thwarts fresh suicide attack A Palestinian blows himself up at a checkpoint in northern Israel, hours after three Israelis and a suicide bomber die in a Netanya market.

Africa
	Rights group slams Nigeria over killings A human rights watchdog presses Nigeria to act against vigilante groups blamed for killings and torture of alleged criminals
	Sierra Leone's Kabbah urges unity Ahmad Tejan Kabbah appeals for national unity in Sierra Leone as he is sworn in as president for another five years.
	Liberian rebels 'holding' UK priest A rebel group in Liberia says its fighters may have taken a Catholic priest from Britain prisoner during recent fighting.

USA & Americas
	Bush rules out easing Cuba embargo The US president stands firm on trade sanctions against Cuba - but is expected to propose the resumption of direct mail to the island.
	Cheney predicts new terror attack The US vice-president says a new attack on America is almost certain, as the security services warn of increased activity by al-Qaeda cells.
	US soldier killed in Afghanistan An American soldier is killed by enemy fire while on patrol in eastern Afghanistan, US military officials say.

Asia-Pacific
	East Timor gets down to business East Timor's new goverment begins work after an all-night independence party by signing a lucrative oil treaty with Australia.
	Pro-whalers setback at Japan meeting The anti-whaling camp scores an unexpected victory in the first vote at the annual meeting of the International Whaling Commission.
	China sets date for the Moon China says it is planning to establish a base on the Moon to explore its mineral resources in 2010.

Europe
	Ahern denied outright majority Despite election gains, the Irish prime minister's Fianna Fail party will form a coalition after coming within a whisker of an overall majority.
	Gibraltar talks 'not make or break' Downing Street plays down hopes of a breakthrough as Tony Blair and Spain's Jose Maria Aznar meet to discuss Gibraltar's future.
	Germany braces for Bush protests Germany launches a major security operation ahead of a visit by President George W. Bush, whose arrival is set to spark large protests.