Indonesia's Political Tug Of War Persists As Wahid Refuses Resignation
As the target of massive street protest in a remake of the reform movement that toppled former President Suharto three years ago, Abdurrahman Wahid on Tuesday was adamant the country still needs him at the helm.
Islamic Clerics Return Empty-Handed From Afghanistan
Islamic clerics late Monday returned empty-handed from Afghanistan after failing to persuade the ruling Taliban militia chief to withdraw the edict ordering destruction of Buddhist relics, a report said.
Four German Tourists Kidnapped In Egypt
Four Germans were kidnapped in southern Egypt by an Egyptian tour guide seeking to use them as bargaining chips in a child custody battle with his estranged German wife, interior ministry sources said Tuesday.