Hijack Bid To Kidnap U.S. Envoy Thwarted
An armed pro-Iraqi activist failed in his attempt Tuesday to abduct a U.S. ambassador and take her to Baghdad by hijacking a Yemeni airliner in which she was traveling, according to police and other sources here and in Sanaa.
Al-Azhar Sheikh In Middle Of Controversy
In response to waves of frustration within the Egyptian and Muslim communities caused by an alleged call by the Sheikh of Al Azhar, Mohamed Sayed Tantawi, for Muslims to visit Jerusalem, Tantawi denied the call.
Sharon Aide Urges War Against Egypt And Iran
A leading aide of Israeli frontrunner and right-wing leader Likud Ariel Sharon, said Sharon should launch military strikes against both Egypt and Iran if elected on February 6th.
Hijack Bid To Kidnap U.S. Envoy Thwarted
Powell Intends To Curb U.S. Use Of Sanctions, But Not On Iraq
Al-Azhar Sheikh In Middle Of Controversy
Sharon Aide Urges War Against Egypt And Iran
