Arafat Extends Peace Offering Despite Continued Israeli Attacks
Yasser Arafat announced late Friday that he had arrested 17 of more than 30 anti-occupation activists wanted by Israel, after the army stepped up pressure on the beleaguered Palestinian leader with a devastating morning attack on a police headquarters here.

Congress Passes Dangerous Pro-Israel Resolution
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution expressing solidarity with Israel in its "fight against terrorism" Thursday.

U.N. Rights Chief, Ex-U.S. President Criticize U.S. Anti-Terror Moves
United Nations human rights chief Mary Robinson and former U.S. President Jimmy Carter in separate statements have expressed grave concern over new anti-terrorism legislation, cautioning against the erosion of American democratic values, news agencies reported Friday.

Karzai Says Omar Must Face Justice if Evidence Links
Taliban leader, Mullah Mohammad Omar, must be brought to justice if evidence is presented of his association with terrorism, Afghanistan's leader-in-waiting, Hamid Karzai, said Friday, news agencies reported.

• World Council of Churches Condemns Israeli Aggression
• Afghans See Little Hope for Peace Despite Bonn Accord
• South African Jews Launch Declaration Criticizing Sharon
• U.N. Urges Multinational Force in Afghanistan by December 22
• Qatar to Host Arab, Muslim Talks on Mideast Crisis
• Berber Protestors Clash with Police, 17 Killed in Algeria
• Bosnia to Receive E.U. Grant for Reforms
• Taliban Surrender Kandahar, Pentagon Says Fighting Continues
• Israeli Raids on P.A. Resume, Sharon Denies Plans to "Get Rid of Arafat"