War of Words as Leaders Head for U.N. Racism Conference
World leaders were heading for South Africa Thursday for a U.N. conference on racism set to be marred by bitter recriminations over Israeli policies towards Palestinians and reparations for African slavery.
Milosevic Defies U.N. Court as Indictments Mount
A defiant Slobodan Milosevic made his second appearance before the U.N. war crimes tribunal Thursday, dismissing it as a "false tribunal" and saying he was subjected to "massive violation" of his rights.
Kurds Enter Lebanon at Border Village
Lebanese police detained 10 Iraqi Kurds after they were expelled by Israel following their attempt to enter into Israel from southern Lebanon earlier Thursday, news agencies reported.
Israeli Troops Pull Out of Beit Jala Amid More Violence
Israeli troops withdrew from the autonomous Palestinian West Bank town of Beit Jala Thursday, putting an end to Israel's longest invasion of the 11-month uprising, as violence continued in the territories.
War of Words as Leaders Head for U.N. Racism Conference
Milosevic Defies U.N. Court as Indictments Mount
Kurds Enter Lebanon at Border Village
Israeli Troops Pull Out of Beit Jala Amid More Violence
