The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday reversed a decision by the Florida Supreme Court to order hand recounts of disputed presidential ballots, clearing the way for George W. Bush's election as the next U.S. president.
Mauritius Hizbullah Leader Abused By Police
Muslims in Mauritius showed their disgust and anger when they rallied in thousands last weekend in support of Muhammad Cehl Meeah Fakeermeah, the jailed leader of the Hizbullah party.
Palestinian academic Mazen al-Najjar, who has been in a Manatee County, Florida jail for three years without any charges filed against him on what government officials call "secret evidence", will remain in custody. U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno on Tuesday blocked his scheduled release.
Divided Supreme Court Reverses Florida Court Ruling On Hand Counts
Mauritius Hizbullah Leader Abused By Police
U.S. Still Holding Palestinian On Secret Evidence
Ethiopia And Eritrea Sign Peace Deal
