Israel Bars Arafat From Visiting Bethlehem for Christmas Services
Sources close to Palestinian Authority President Yasser Arafat said Sunday that in spite of an Israeli ban on him attending Christmas Mass in Bethlehem, his convoy would make its way to the city, and confront Israeli soldiers who try to block his way.

U.S. Expresses Special Interest in Resolving Pak-Indian Conflict
Reports that Osama bin Laden has fled to Kashmir and that Pakistani-Indian tensions are on the rise, may have serious ramifications on the expansion of U.S.'s "war on terrorism".

Suspected Al-Qaeda Convoy Destroyed; Musharraf Says Bin Laden May be Dead
A convoy destroyed by U.S. air strikes in eastern Afghanistan had opened fire on U.S. aircraft just before it was bombed, U.S. officials in Kabul said on Saturday.

Pakistani Groups Whose Assets Frozen by U.S. Say Decision "Unjust"
Two Pakistani groups who had their assets frozen recently by U.S. President George W. Bush's administration, denied allegations of terrorism charges against them Saturday.

• Karzai Sworn in as Afghan Premier
• Pakistan Blasts "Arrogant" Indian Envoy Recall
• Argentina Appoints New Interim President
• U.N. Mandates British-Led Force for Kabul
• University of South Florida Fires Palestinian Professor
• Indonesia May Turn Violent if Suharto Granted Clemency
• Eight Arrested in Somalia Over Alleged Terrorism Links
• Arafat Intends to Make Bethlehem Christmas Visit