A Russian diver has found the bodies of three of the 118 sailors who were killed when the nuclear submarine Kursk sank in the Barents Sea .

A <norp>Russian</norp> diver has found the bodies of <cardinal>three</cardinal> of the <cardinal>118</cardinal> sailors who were killed when the nuclear submarine <product>Kursk</product> sank in <loc>the Barents Sea</loc> .


The diver entered the sub after a Russian and Norwegian recovery team cut a hole wide enough for him to enter a rear compartment .

The diver entered the sub after a <norp>Russian</norp> and <norp>Norwegian</norp> recovery team cut a hole wide enough for him to enter a rear compartment .


The drilling and cutting effort took several days .


Navy officials do not expect that all 118 bodies can be recovered .

<org>Navy</org> officials do not expect that all <cardinal>118</cardinal> bodies can be recovered .


The Balkan Stability Pact has admitted Yugoslavia as a full member marking Belgrade 's return to the international community after years of isolation under ousted President Slobodan Milosevic .

<org>The Balkan Stability Pact</org> has admitted <gpe>Yugoslavia</gpe> as a full member marking <gpe>Belgrade</gpe> 's return to the international community after <date>years</date> of isolation under ousted President <person>Slobodan Milosevic</person> .


The head of the Stability Pact for South Eastern Europe Bodo Hombak announced the decision as representatives of member countries met in the Romanian capital Bucharest .

The head of the <org>Stability Pact for South Eastern Europe</org> <person>Bodo Hombak</person> announced the decision as representatives of member countries met in the <norp>Romanian</norp> capital <gpe>Bucharest</gpe> .


A special envoy of Yugoslavia 's new President Vojislav Kostunica reaffirmed his country 's commitment to peace in the region .

A special envoy of <gpe>Yugoslavia</gpe> 's new President <person>Vojislav Kostunica</person> reaffirmed his country 's commitment to peace in the region .


The Balkan Stability Pact was established last year in response to the Kosovo crisis .

<org>The Balkan Stability Pact</org> was established <date>last year</date> in response to the <gpe>Kosovo</gpe> crisis .


Here in the United States , it 's just a week and a day before Americans go to the polls to fill offices from local school boards to Congress and the President .

Here in <gpe>the United States</gpe> , it 's just <date>a week and a day</date> before <norp>Americans</norp> go to the polls to fill offices from local school boards to <org>Congress</org> and the President .


In the latest daily CNN USA Today Gallup popular opinion survey , George W Bush , the Governor of Texas , the Republican nominee , holds a 49 % to 42 % advantage over his Democratic opponent Al Gore , the Vice President , but two other major surveys gave Mr. Bush only a one - point lead .

In the latest <date>daily</date> <org>CNN</org> <org>USA Today</org> <org>Gallup</org> popular opinion survey , <person>George W Bush</person> , the Governor of <gpe>Texas</gpe> , the <norp>Republican</norp> nominee , holds a <percent>49 %</percent> to <percent>42 %</percent> advantage over his <norp>Democratic</norp> opponent <person>Al Gore</person> , the Vice President , but <cardinal>two</cardinal> other major surveys gave Mr. <person>Bush</person> only a <cardinal>one</cardinal> - point lead .


On Sunday , several major newspapers weighed in with their endorsements and VOA 's Peter Hymline has that story .

On <date>Sunday</date> , several major newspapers weighed in with their endorsements and <org>VOA</org> 's <person>Peter Hymline</person> has that story .


In its Sunday editions , the New York Times calls Vice President Gore , the man best equipped for the presidency by virtue of his knowledge of government , his experience at the top levels of federal and diplomatic decision making and his devotion to the general welfare .

In its <date>Sunday</date> editions , <org>the New York Times</org> calls Vice President <person>Gore</person> , the man best equipped for the presidency by virtue of his knowledge of government , his experience at the top levels of federal and diplomatic decision making and his devotion to the general welfare .


The Times editorial says Mr. Gore has , in its words , struggled impressively and successfully to escape the shadow of the Clinton administration 's ethical lapses .

The <org>Times</org> editorial says Mr. <person>Gore</person> has , in its words , struggled impressively and successfully to escape the shadow of the <person>Clinton</person> administration 's ethical lapses .


The paper 's editorial board goes on to say , we believe Mr. Gore would never follow Bill Clinton 's example of reckless conduct that cheapens the Presidency .

The paper 's editorial board goes on to say , we believe Mr. <person>Gore</person> would never follow <person>Bill Clinton 's</person> example of reckless conduct that cheapens the Presidency .


The Times also praise Republican candidate George W Bush for running what was described as a largely positive inclusive campaign but the writers said they had concluded Mr. Bush 's agenda was harsh on issues such as women 's rights , guns , and law enforcement .

The <org>Times</org> also praise <norp>Republican</norp> candidate <person>George W Bush</person> for running what was described as a largely positive inclusive campaign but the writers said they had concluded Mr. <person>Bush</person> 's agenda was harsh on issues such as women 's rights , guns , and law enforcement .


The Times joins the Washington Post newspaper , which earlier gave its backing to Mr. Gore .

The <org>Times</org> joins the <org>Washington Post</org> newspaper , which earlier gave its backing to Mr. <person>Gore</person> .


Other major dailies throwing their support to the Vice President Sunday included The Philadelphia Inquirer , The Denver Post and The San Jose California Mercury News .

Other major dailies throwing their support to the Vice President <date>Sunday</date> included <org>The Philadelphia Inquirer</org> , <org>The Denver Post</org> and <org>The San Jose California Mercury News</org> .


Mr. Bush also picked up some key endorsements Sunday including both major Chicago papers .

Mr. <person>Bush</person> also picked up some key endorsements <date>Sunday</date> including both major <gpe>Chicago</gpe> papers .


In its editorial , The Chicago Tribune called Mr. Gore a decent man but concluded that , in its words , his penchant for enhancement has become something of a running joke .

In its editorial , <org>The Chicago Tribune</org> called Mr. <person>Gore</person> a decent man but concluded that , in its words , his penchant for enhancement has become something of a running joke .


The Tribune endorsement says this is an election about honesty , about restoring bipartisanship , about fostering government that will nurture a booming economy without getting in the way of American ingenuity .

The <org>Tribune</org> endorsement says this is an election about honesty , about restoring bipartisanship , about fostering government that will nurture a booming economy without getting in the way of <norp>American</norp> ingenuity .


The paper concludes that there is one candidate who will do that and that is George W Bush .

The paper concludes that there is <cardinal>one</cardinal> candidate who will do that and that is <person>George W Bush</person> .


The battle of the editorials reflects what many political analysts predict will be one of the closest Presidential races in decades .

The battle of the editorials reflects what many political analysts predict will be <cardinal>one</cardinal> of the closest Presidential races in <date>decades</date> .


Most opinion polls give Mr. Bush a slight lead but a just released survey by Newsweek magazine puts the text .

Most opinion polls give Mr. <person>Bush</person> a slight lead but a just released survey by <org>Newsweek</org> magazine puts the text .


The Newsweek poll indicates voters consider Vice President Gore the more intelligent candidate , but they see Governor Bush as more honest .

The <org>Newsweek</org> poll indicates voters consider Vice President <person>Gore</person> the more intelligent candidate , but they see Governor <person>Bush</person> as more honest .


Peter Hymline , VOA News , Washington .

<person>Peter Hymline</person> , <org>VOA News</org> , <gpe>Washington</gpe> .


Meanwhile , in Philadelphia the Phillies have hired Larry Bowa as their new manager for the 2001 season .

Meanwhile , in <gpe>Philadelphia</gpe> the <org>Phillies</org> have hired <person>Larry Bowa</person> as their new manager for the <date>2001</date> season .


The fiery Bowa helped lead the Phillies to the franchise 's only World Series Championship in 1980 , as a player .

The fiery <person>Bowa</person> helped lead the <org>Phillies</org> to the franchise 's only <event>World Series Championship</event> in <date>1980</date> , as a player .


The 54 - year - old Bowa signed a two year deal with a club option for the 2003 season .

The <date>54 - year - old</date> <person>Bowa</person> signed a <date>two year</date> deal with a club option for the <date>2003</date> season .


He replaces Terry Francona who was fired on October the 1st .

He replaces <person>Terry Francona</person> who was fired on <date>October the 1st</date> .


A Venezuelan Ford executive says Firestone hid information about tyre defects from Ford and should be held responsible for more than one hundred traffic accidents in the South American country .

A <norp>Venezuelan</norp> <org>Ford</org> executive says <org>Firestone</org> hid information about tyre defects from <org>Ford</org> and should be held responsible for <cardinal>more than one hundred</cardinal> traffic accidents in the <norp>South American</norp> country .


Hector Rodriguez told the hearing of the Venezuelan Consumer Protection Agency that Bridgeton Firestone knew about the tyre defects for many months and should be held responsible for the accidents .

<person>Hector Rodriguez</person> told the hearing of <org>the Venezuelan Consumer Protection Agency</org> that <org>Bridgeton Firestone</org> knew about the tyre defects for many months and should be held responsible for the accidents .


In a letter to the consumer panel a spokesman for Firestone said the company 's appearance at Wednesday 's hearing would have implied fault , which it denies .

In a letter to the consumer panel a spokesman for <org>Firestone</org> said the company 's appearance at <date>Wednesday</date> 's hearing would have implied fault , which it denies .


The Venezuelan government panel wants both Ford and Firestone to compensate victims of accidents caused by Ford vehicles equipped with Firestone tyres .

The <norp>Venezuelan</norp> government panel wants both <org>Ford</org> and <org>Firestone</org> to compensate victims of accidents caused by <org>Ford</org> vehicles equipped with <org>Firestone</org> tyres .


Some 46 people have died on Venezuelan highways in accidents caused by the vehicles .

<cardinal>Some 46</cardinal> people have died on <norp>Venezuelan</norp> highways in accidents caused by the vehicles .


Brazilian officials say an oil tanker has crashed into a pier in a resort area , spilling more than 86,000 liters of crude oil into the ocean .

<norp>Brazilian</norp> officials say an oil tanker has crashed into a pier in a resort area , spilling <quantity>more than 86,000 liters</quantity> of crude oil into the ocean .


The state - owned Petro Basque tanker hit the concrete pier in San Sebastian , a popular resort south of Sao Paulo .

The state - owned <org>Petro Basque</org> tanker hit the concrete pier in <gpe>San Sebastian</gpe> , a popular resort south of <gpe>Sao Paulo</gpe> .


Workers sealed the leaking hull and contained the spill , but authorities say the oil is still threatening local beaches .


Saturday 's incident was the sixth Petro Basque spill this year .

<date>Saturday</date> 's incident was the <ordinal>sixth</ordinal> <org>Petro Basque</org> spill <date>this year</date> .


North Korean leader Kim Jong Il has sent his second - in - command to the United States for talks that could see new steps towards ending the Cold War animosity between the two nations .

<norp>North Korean</norp> leader <person>Kim Jong Il</person> has sent his <ordinal>second</ordinal> - in - command to <gpe>the United States</gpe> for talks that could see new steps towards ending the <event>Cold War</event> animosity between the <cardinal>two</cardinal> nations .


Vice - marshall Jo Myong Rok is to meet President Clinton and other top US officials during a 4 - day visit .

Vice - marshall <person>Jo Myong Rok</person> is to meet President <person>Clinton</person> and other top <gpe>US</gpe> officials during a <date>4 - day</date> visit .


He is the highest - ranking North Korean official ever to visit the United States .

He is the highest - ranking <norp>North Korean</norp> official ever to visit <gpe>the United States</gpe> .


The United States has lifted some of the economic sanctions it imposed on Yugoslavia two years ago .

<gpe>The United States</gpe> has lifted some of the economic sanctions it imposed on <gpe>Yugoslavia</gpe> <date>two years ago</date> .


As VOA 's Eve Cornet reports from Belgrade , a US special envoy gave the news to President Vojislav Kostunica .

As <org>VOA</org> 's <person>Eve Cornet</person> reports from <gpe>Belgrade</gpe> , a <gpe>US</gpe> special envoy gave the news to President <person>Vojislav Kostunica</person> .


Balkans advisor James O'Brien and President Kostunica met for the first top - level talks between the United States and Yugoslavia , since the break of diplomatic relations on the eve of Nato air strikes in 1999 .

<loc>Balkans</loc> advisor <person>James O'Brien</person> and President <person>Kostunica</person> met for the <ordinal>first</ordinal> top - level talks between <gpe>the United States</gpe> and <gpe>Yugoslavia</gpe> , since the break of diplomatic relations on the eve of <org>Nato</org> air strikes in <date>1999</date> .


President Kostunica said he was ready for dialogue with the West , but stressed that territorial accords reached with international negotiators in the Balkans should be respected .

President <person>Kostunica</person> said he was ready for dialogue with the <loc>West</loc> , but stressed that territorial accords reached with international negotiators in the <loc>Balkans</loc> should be respected .


Balkans envoy O'Brian stressed that the US would begin lifting sanctions against Yugoslavia and that only technical issues remain an obstacle to reestablishing relations .

<loc>Balkans</loc> envoy <person>O'Brian</person> stressed that the <gpe>US</gpe> would begin lifting sanctions against <gpe>Yugoslavia</gpe> and that only technical issues remain an obstacle to reestablishing relations .


However , key sanctions which directly target ousted Yugoslav leader Slobodan Milosevic and his allies remain in place .

However , key sanctions which directly target ousted <norp>Yugoslav</norp> leader <person>Slobodan Milosevic</person> and his allies remain in place .


Meanwhile , parties in Slobodan Milosevic 's socialist coalition are making it clear they plan to hold onto control of the Serbian government , despite calls for new elections .

Meanwhile , parties in <person>Slobodan Milosevic 's</person> socialist coalition are making it clear they plan to hold onto control of the <norp>Serbian</norp> government , despite calls for new elections .


Eve Cornet , VOA News , Belgrade .

<person>Eve Cornet</person> , <org>VOA News</org> , <gpe>Belgrade</gpe> .


A leading expert on international finance , Johns Hopkins University economist , Steve Hanky says Yugoslavia 's new President Vojislav Kostunica only has a few weeks to reassure financial stability in the dominant republic of Serbia by stabilizing the inflation - prone Yugoslav dinar .

A leading expert on international finance , <org>Johns Hopkins University</org> economist , <person>Steve Hanky</person> says <gpe>Yugoslavia</gpe> 's new President <person>Vojislav Kostunica</person> only has <date>a few weeks</date> to reassure financial stability in the dominant republic of <gpe>Serbia</gpe> by stabilizing the inflation - prone <norp>Yugoslav</norp> dinar .


VOA 's Barry Wood spoke with Mr. Hanky , who recently returned from several weeks in Europe .

<org>VOA</org> 's <person>Barry Wood</person> spoke with Mr. <person>Hanky</person> , who recently returned from <date>several weeks</date> in <loc>Europe</loc> .


Mr. Hanky says that President Kostunica has only two options for achieving financial stability in Serbia .

Mr. <person>Hanky</person> says that President <person>Kostunica</person> has only <cardinal>two</cardinal> options for achieving financial stability in <gpe>Serbia</gpe> .


He can either abandon the dinar and adopt the German mark as the Yugoslav Republic of Montenegro has done or , Mr. Hanky says , Serbia can adopt a currency board system under which a new currency would be issued under conditions of utmost financial discipline .

He can either abandon the dinar and adopt the <norp>German</norp> mark as <gpe>the Yugoslav Republic of Montenegro</gpe> has done or , Mr. <person>Hanky</person> says , <gpe>Serbia</gpe> can adopt a currency board system under which a new currency would be issued under conditions of utmost financial discipline .


I think if Kostunica does not move in a direction decisively within the next month of abandoning the dinar completely or going to a deutsche mark based currency board where we have a foreign governor on the board , the chances for economic unification in the area and economic recovery in Serbia are slim at best .

I think if <person>Kostunica</person> does not move in a direction decisively within <date>the next month</date> of abandoning the dinar completely or going to a deutsche mark based currency board where we have a foreign governor on the board , the chances for economic unification in the area and economic recovery in <gpe>Serbia</gpe> are slim at best .


Mr. Hanky says it 's essential that President Kostunica embrace the principle of sound money , something Mr. Hanky believes is as important as the rule of law .

Mr. <person>Hanky</person> says it 's essential that President <person>Kostunica</person> embrace the principle of sound money , something Mr. <person>Hanky</person> believes is as important as the rule of law .


Last week , the new acting head of the Yugoslav Central Bank devalued the dinar , bringing it to 30 to the dollar , compared to the previous official rate of 20 .

<date>Last week</date> , the new acting head of <org>the Yugoslav Central Bank</org> devalued the dinar , bringing it to <cardinal>30</cardinal> to the dollar , compared to the previous official rate of <cardinal>20</cardinal> .


Mr. Hanky , who regards the dinar as the world 's worst currency , says the deutsch mark is becoming the de facto money in the entire Balkan region .

Mr. <person>Hanky</person> , who regards the dinar as the world 's worst currency , says the deutsch mark is becoming the de facto money in the entire <loc>Balkan</loc> region .


If they use the d mark in Serbia , obviously there would be essentially the same system that they have in Montenegro and if they had a currency board with a foreign national running the thing , like Bosnia , it would essentially mean that they had a unified system was what they have in Montenegro because with Montenegro , they would still have the d mark as legal tender , but they would also use this new currency board money from Serbia and there would be absolutely no problem , and furthermore , from a regional point of view , you 'd have essentially most of the Balkans in a unified currency zone because Bulgaria has a currency board that 's d mark based .

If they use the d mark in <gpe>Serbia</gpe> , obviously there would be essentially the same system that they have in <gpe>Montenegro</gpe> and if they had a currency board with a foreign national running the thing , like <gpe>Bosnia</gpe> , it would essentially mean that they had a unified system was what they have in <gpe>Montenegro</gpe> because with <gpe>Montenegro</gpe> , they would still have the d mark as legal tender , but they would also use this new currency board money from <gpe>Serbia</gpe> and there would be absolutely no problem , and furthermore , from a regional point of view , you 'd have essentially most of the <loc>Balkans</loc> in a unified currency zone because <gpe>Bulgaria</gpe> has a currency board that 's d mark based .


Bosnia has a currency board that 's d mark based .

<gpe>Bosnia</gpe> has a currency board that 's d mark based .


Kosovo has a d mark , Montenegro has a d mark .

<gpe>Kosovo</gpe> has a d mark , <gpe>Montenegro</gpe> has a d mark .


Mr. Hanky was instrumental in developing the deutsche mark based currency systems throughout the region .

Mr. <person>Hanky</person> was instrumental in developing the deutsche mark based currency systems throughout the region .


Advisors to Mr. Kostunica say they are considering a currency board system for Serbia .

Advisors to Mr. <person>Kostunica</person> say they are considering a currency board system for <gpe>Serbia</gpe> .


Barry Wood , VOA News , Washington .

<person>Barry Wood</person> , <org>VOA News</org> , <gpe>Washington</gpe> .


President Clinton called for all weapons in Northern Ireland to be put away forever .

President <person>Clinton</person> called for all weapons in <gpe>Northern Ireland</gpe> to be put away forever .


Mr. Clinton said Wednesday the United States would intensify cooperation with Britain and Ireland to fight groups seeking to undermine the Good Friday power showing agreement .

Mr. <person>Clinton</person> said <date>Wednesday</date> <gpe>the United States</gpe> would intensify cooperation with <gpe>Britain</gpe> and <gpe>Ireland</gpe> to fight groups seeking to undermine the <date>Good Friday</date> power showing agreement .


He was addressing a large gathering of people in East Belfast .

He was addressing a large gathering of people in <gpe>East Belfast</gpe> .


This is the last chance I will have as President to speak to the people of Northern Ireland .

This is the last chance I will have as President to speak to the people of <gpe>Northern Ireland</gpe> .


Let me say to all of you that I have tried to be pretty straightforward today in my remarks and not nearly as emotional as I feel .

Let me say to all of you that I have tried to be pretty straightforward <date>today</date> in my remarks and not nearly as emotional as I feel .


Mr. Clinton spoke at the end of his third official trip to Northern Ireland after holding talks with the province 's leaders .

Mr. <person>Clinton</person> spoke at the end of his <ordinal>third</ordinal> official trip to <gpe>Northern Ireland</gpe> after holding talks with the province 's leaders .


President Clinton has telephoned Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat in a bid to restart Israeli - Palestinian peace negotiations .

President <person>Clinton</person> has telephoned <norp>Palestinian</norp> leader <person>Yasser Arafat</person> in a bid to restart <norp>Israeli</norp> - Palestinian peace negotiations .


An Arafat advisor told reporters the two leaders agreed to work together to try to reach an agreement .

An <person>Arafat</person> advisor told reporters the <cardinal>two</cardinal> leaders agreed to work together to try to reach an agreement .


The United States is exploring the possibility of hosting new peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians in Washington as early as next week .

<gpe>The United States</gpe> is exploring the possibility of hosting new peace talks between <gpe>Israel</gpe> and the <norp>Palestinians</norp> in <gpe>Washington</gpe> as early as <date>next week</date> .


The United Nations says nationalist parties are the apparent winners in Saturday 's general elections in Bosnia - Herzegovina .

<org>The United Nations</org> says nationalist parties are the apparent winners in <date>Saturday</date> 's general elections in <gpe>Bosnia - Herzegovina</gpe> .


The outcome disappointed Western officials who had hoped the balloting would signal an end to the country 's ethnic divisions .

The outcome disappointed <norp>Western</norp> officials who had hoped the balloting would signal an end to the country 's ethnic divisions .


I am Dave Deforest VOA News .

I am <person>Dave Deforest</person> <org>VOA News</org> .


President Clinton will host a meeting at the White house Saturday with Israeli and Palestinian negotiators who are holding talks in Washington .

President <person>Clinton</person> will host a meeting at <fac>the White house</fac> <date>Saturday</date> with <norp>Israeli</norp> and <norp>Palestinian</norp> negotiators who are holding talks in <gpe>Washington</gpe> .


Israeli Foreign Minister Shlomo Ben - Ami and lead Palestinian negotiator Sayeeb Erekat are coming to report to the President and to meet with Secretary of State Madeleine Albright .

<norp>Israeli</norp> Foreign Minister <person>Shlomo Ben - Ami</person> and lead <norp>Palestinian</norp> negotiator <person>Sayeeb Erekat</person> are coming to report to the President and to meet with Secretary of <org>State</org> <person>Madeleine Albright</person> .


On Friday Ms. Albright joined the two negotiators at the peace talks at Bowling Airbase in Washington .

On <date>Friday</date> Ms. <person>Albright</person> joined the <cardinal>two</cardinal> negotiators at the peace talks at <fac>Bowling Airbase</fac> in <gpe>Washington</gpe> .


The talks are aimed at putting the peace process back on track after three months of violence .

The talks are aimed at putting the peace process back on track after <date>three months</date> of violence .


Mark Rengav , a spokesman for the Israeli embassy in Washington told VOA , the security of the Israeli state is key to reaching a settlement with the Palestinians .

<person>Mark Rengav</person> , a spokesman for the <norp>Israeli</norp> embassy in <gpe>Washington</gpe> told <org>VOA</org> , the security of the <norp>Israeli</norp> state is key to reaching a settlement with the <norp>Palestinians</norp> .


If Israel is going to offer a substantial compromise , passing over the overwhelming majority of the West Bank and Gaza to full Palestinian control and there will be a Palestinian state next to us , then we have to have an understanding that for such a historic compromise , that it is the end of the conflict , that there are no longer Palestinian claims against Israel and that the two states will be living together in peace .

If <gpe>Israel</gpe> is going to offer a substantial compromise , passing over the overwhelming majority of <gpe>the West Bank</gpe> and <gpe>Gaza</gpe> to full <norp>Palestinian</norp> control and there will be a <norp>Palestinian</norp> state next to us , then we have to have an understanding that for such a historic compromise , that it is the end of the conflict , that there are no longer <norp>Palestinian</norp> claims against <gpe>Israel</gpe> and that the <cardinal>two</cardinal> states will be living together in peace .


Israeli spokesman Mark Rengav .

<norp>Israeli</norp> spokesman <person>Mark Rengav</person> .


Prime Minister Ehud Barak defends Israel 's bombardment of Palestinian targets in the Gaza Strip in response to a bomb attack on a school bus in Gaza that killed two Jewish settlers and injured at least nine , some of them children .

Prime Minister <person>Ehud Barak</person> defends <gpe>Israel</gpe> 's bombardment of <norp>Palestinian</norp> targets in <gpe>the Gaza Strip</gpe> in response to a bomb attack on a school bus in <gpe>Gaza</gpe> that killed <cardinal>two</cardinal> <norp>Jewish</norp> settlers and injured <cardinal>at least nine</cardinal> , some of them children .


VOA correspondent Eve Connan in Jerusalem reports .

<org>VOA</org> correspondent <person>Eve Connan</person> in <gpe>Jerusalem</gpe> reports .


Dozens of people are reported injured in the air raids which Palestinian leaders are calling an act of criminal aggression .

<cardinal>Dozens</cardinal> of people are reported injured in the air raids which <norp>Palestinian</norp> leaders are calling an act of criminal aggression .


As night fell , Israeli combat helicopters fired dozens of missiles at targets in the Gaza Strip , striking near the office of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat .

As night fell , <norp>Israeli</norp> combat helicopters fired <cardinal>dozens</cardinal> of missiles at targets in <gpe>the Gaza Strip</gpe> , striking near the office of <norp>Palestinian</norp> leader <person>Yasser Arafat</person> .


Targets included a police station and security headquarters .


Parts of Gaza were plunged into darkness as electricity went off during the raids .

Parts of <gpe>Gaza</gpe> were plunged into darkness as electricity went off during the raids .


Following the strikes , Prime Minister Ehud Barak warned Israel would use all force necessary with no restraints to end weeks of violence .

Following the strikes , Prime Minister <person>Ehud Barak</person> warned <gpe>Israel</gpe> would use all force necessary with no restraints to end <date>weeks</date> of violence .


He described the bombing of a school bus traveling from a Jewish settlement in the Gaza Strip early Monday , as a barbaric and terrorist act , and said no negotiations were currently underway with the Palestinian leadership .

He described the bombing of a school bus traveling from a <norp>Jewish</norp> settlement in <gpe>the Gaza Strip</gpe> <time>early Monday</time> , as a barbaric and terrorist act , and said no negotiations were currently underway with the <norp>Palestinian</norp> leadership .


Earlier , the Palestinian authority issued a statement denying involvement in the school bus attack .

Earlier , <org>the Palestinian authority</org> issued a statement denying involvement in the school bus attack .


Palestinian leaders accused Israel of choosing a path of war by launching the strikes and called for international intervention .

<norp>Palestinian</norp> leaders accused <gpe>Israel</gpe> of choosing a path of war by launching the strikes and called for international intervention .


Eve Connan , VOA News , Jerusalem .

<person>Eve Connan</person> , <org>VOA News</org> , <gpe>Jerusalem</gpe> .


I am Jeff Finch VOA News .

I am <person>Jeff Finch</person> <org>VOA News</org> .


Democratic reformers are claiming victory in Saturday 's parliamentary elections in Serbia , the dominant republic of Yugoslavia .

Democratic reformers are claiming victory in <date>Saturday</date> 's parliamentary elections in <gpe>Serbia</gpe> , the dominant republic of <gpe>Yugoslavia</gpe> .


Mr. Kostunica told Serbian television today that the election victory will allow the reformers to move swiftly to start building a democratic government in what he called a socially oriented market economy .

Mr. <person>Kostunica</person> told <norp>Serbian</norp> television <date>today</date> that the election victory will allow the reformers to move swiftly to start building a democratic government in what he called a socially oriented market economy .


VOA 's Barry Wood reports from Belgrade that the elections come less than three months after Slobodan Milosevic was ousted from power when he lost to a reformer in a presidential election .

<org>VOA</org> 's <person>Barry Wood</person> reports from <gpe>Belgrade</gpe> that the elections come <date>less than three months</date> after <person>Slobodan Milosevic</person> was ousted from power when he lost to a reformer in a presidential election .


Reformist Democratic Opposition of Serbia , the DOS , proclaimed victory only hours after the polls closed .

Reformist <org>Democratic Opposition of Serbia</org> , the <org>DOS</org> , proclaimed victory <time>only hours</time> after the polls closed .


Unofficial results suggest that the reformist coalition will obtain about 65 % and a clear majority in the 250 seat Serbian Parliament .

Unofficial results suggest that the reformist coalition will obtain <percent>about 65 %</percent> and a clear majority in the <cardinal>250</cardinal> seat <org>Serbian Parliament</org> .


The Socialist Party of ousted strong man Slobodan Milosevic , appears to be getting 13 % of the vote and is likely to be the largest single party in the Parliament .

<org>The Socialist Party</org> of ousted strong man <person>Slobodan Milosevic</person> , appears to be getting <percent>13 %</percent> of the vote and is likely to be the largest single party in the <org>Parliament</org> .


Vote counting continues with official results likely no sooner than late Sunday .

Vote counting continues with official results likely no sooner than <time>late Sunday</time> .


Voter turnout was about 60 % less than had been expected .

Voter turnout was about <percent>60 %</percent> less than had been expected .


Reformist leader Zuan Jinjich , who is said to become Serbia 's Prime Minister , called the election a popular mandate for democracy and the free market economy .

Reformist leader <person>Zuan Jinjich</person> , who is said to become <gpe>Serbia</gpe> 's Prime Minister , called the election a popular mandate for democracy and the free market economy .


He promises to bring Mr. Milosevic to justice and rid the police and judiciary of Milosevic loyalists .

He promises to bring Mr. <person>Milosevic</person> to justice and rid the police and judiciary of <person>Milosevic</person> loyalists .


Barry Wood , VOA News , Belgrade .

<person>Barry Wood</person> , <org>VOA News</org> , <gpe>Belgrade</gpe> .


Former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic won a landslide victory Saturday as he was re-elected leader of the Socialist Party of Serbia .

Former <norp>Yugoslav</norp> President <person>Slobodan Milosevic</person> won a landslide victory <date>Saturday</date> as he was re-elected leader of <org>the Socialist Party of Serbia</org> .


A defiant Mr. Milosevic made his first public appearance since being deposed in a popular uprising last month .

A defiant Mr. <person>Milosevic</person> made his <ordinal>first</ordinal> public appearance since being deposed in a popular uprising <date>last month</date> .


He told the SPS conference in Belgrade , those who sought his downfall are traitors and agents of Western countries .

He told the <org>SPS</org> conference in <gpe>Belgrade</gpe> , those who sought his downfall are traitors and agents of <norp>Western</norp> countries .


Meanwhile , 200 people from North and South Korea are taking part in the second round of family reunions .

Meanwhile , <cardinal>200</cardinal> people from <gpe>North</gpe> and <gpe>South Korea</gpe> are taking part in the <ordinal>second</ordinal> round of family reunions .


The story from VOA 's Alicia Reu .

The story from <org>VOA</org> 's <person>Alicia Reu</person> .


As in August , communist North Korea is allowing 100 relatives to travel to South Korea 's capital Seoul to visit loved ones they have not seen for five decades .

As in <date>August</date> , communist <gpe>North Korea</gpe> is allowing <cardinal>100</cardinal> relatives to travel to <gpe>South Korea 's</gpe> capital <gpe>Seoul</gpe> to visit loved ones they have not seen for <date>five decades</date> .


One hundred South Koreans will be in the northern capital Pyongyang , to meet their North Korean relatives , but South Korean officials say media interest for the upcoming event has dropped substantially .

<cardinal>One hundred</cardinal> <norp>South Koreans</norp> will be in the northern capital <gpe>Pyongyang</gpe> , to meet their <norp>North Korean</norp> relatives , but <norp>South Korean</norp> officials say media interest for the upcoming event has dropped substantially .


The government has also cut back on cost and allotted days for the reunions .


Officials say they have reduced the reunion schedule from four days to three and will spend some $ 800,000 to bring the families together , compared to the nearly $ 1.6 million it spent for the August event .

Officials say they have reduced the reunion schedule from <date>four days</date> to <cardinal>three</cardinal> and will spend <money>some $ 800,000</money> to bring the families together , compared to the <money>nearly $ 1.6 million</money> it spent for the <date>August</date> event .


Nevertheless , the reunions represent one of the most tangible signs of thawing between the two cold war enemies .

Nevertheless , the reunions represent one of the most tangible signs of thawing between the <cardinal>two</cardinal> cold war enemies .


The North and South Korean leaders agreed to the reunions as part of a broader reconciliation policy at an unprecedented summit in June .

The <gpe>North</gpe> and <norp>South Korean</norp> leaders agreed to the reunions as part of a broader reconciliation policy at an unprecedented summit in <date>June</date> .


Alicia Reu , VOA News , Hong Kong .

<person>Alicia Reu</person> , <org>VOA News</org> , <gpe>Hong Kong</gpe> .


The United States responded cautiously Monday to a declaration by Iraq that it would resume oil exports to fulfill existing contracts .

<gpe>The United States</gpe> responded cautiously <date>Monday</date> to a declaration by <gpe>Iraq</gpe> that it would resume oil exports to fulfill existing contracts .


State Department spokesman Richard Boucher said there is no confirmation as yet that Iraq has in fact begun allowing the loading of oil tankers .

<org>State Department</org> spokesman <person>Richard Boucher</person> said there is no confirmation as yet that <gpe>Iraq</gpe> has in fact begun allowing the loading of oil tankers .


The UN overseers report that Iraq is not allowing loadings into tankers .

The <org>UN</org> overseers report that <gpe>Iraq</gpe> is not allowing loadings into tankers .


We reiterate Iraq is the one who has chosen to suspend oil exports , even though , the Security Council agreed to allow shipments to continue while the UN and Iraq concluded a pricing mechanism to reflect a fair market value for December exports , and once again we make quite clear we continue our work with other governments and with the International Energy Agency , and we are ready to take action to add supply very quickly as this situation should warm up .

We reiterate <gpe>Iraq</gpe> is the one who has chosen to suspend oil exports , even though , <org>the Security Council</org> agreed to allow shipments to continue while the <org>UN</org> and <gpe>Iraq</gpe> concluded a pricing mechanism to reflect a fair market value for <date>December</date> exports , and once again we make quite clear we continue our work with other governments and with <org>the International Energy Agency</org> , and we are ready to take action to add supply very quickly as this situation should warm up .


On Sunday Iraq backed away from an oil export halt that it had called two days earlier .

On <date>Sunday</date> <gpe>Iraq</gpe> backed away from an oil export halt that it had called <date>two days earlier</date> .


It 's now official , former star Mario Lemieux is coming out of retirement to play for the National Ice Hockey League team that he owns , the Pittsburgh Penguins .

It 's now official , former star <person>Mario Lemieux</person> is coming out of retirement to play for the <org>National Ice Hockey League</org> team that he owns , <org>the Pittsburgh Penguins</org> .


Lemieux was the first NHL player to become a team owner .

<person>Lemieux</person> was the <ordinal>first</ordinal> <org>NHL</org> player to become a team owner .


Now , he is the first owner to become a player .

Now , he is the <ordinal>first</ordinal> owner to become a player .


In a news release , Friday , Lemieux said he missed the game and missed the challenge of competing .

In a news release , <date>Friday</date> , <person>Lemieux</person> said he missed the game and missed the challenge of competing .


He added that he was excited by the challenge of attempting a comeback and looks forward to the chance to get back on the ice with the players .


The 35 - year - old Lemieux retired as a player three and one half years ago with 613 goals in 745 regular season games .

The <date>35 - year - old</date> <person>Lemieux</person> retired as a player <date>three and one half years ago</date> with <cardinal>613</cardinal> goals in <cardinal>745</cardinal> regular season games .


He won three most valuable player awards and led the Penguins to two Stanley Cup championships in 1991 and 92 .

He won <cardinal>three</cardinal> most valuable player awards and led the <org>Penguins</org> to two <event>Stanley Cup</event> championships in <date>1991</date> and <date>92</date> .


Egypt 's President Hosni Mubarak has called on Israeli leaders to stop talking about war and to make peace with the Palestinians and Syria .

<gpe>Egypt</gpe> 's President <person>Hosni Mubarak</person> has called on <norp>Israeli</norp> leaders to stop talking about war and to make peace with the <norp>Palestinians</norp> and <gpe>Syria</gpe> .


In an interview with Israeli Television Monday , Mr. Mubarak said Israel knows what is necessary for peace , the return of lands captured in the 1967 Middle East war .

In an interview with <norp>Israeli</norp> Television <date>Monday</date> , Mr. <person>Mubarak</person> said <gpe>Israel</gpe> knows what is necessary for peace , the return of lands captured in <event>the 1967 Middle East war</event> .


He also acknowledged the Palestinian refugees ' right of return .

He also acknowledged the <norp>Palestinian</norp> refugees ' right of return .


In another Israeli TV interview , Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat said the Israelis and Palestinians had made real progress in their talks at the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Taba .

In another <norp>Israeli</norp> TV interview , <norp>Palestinian</norp> leader <person>Yasser Arafat</person> said the <norp>Israelis</norp> and <norp>Palestinians</norp> had made real progress in their talks at the <norp>Egyptian</norp> <loc>Red Sea</loc> resort of <gpe>Taba</gpe> .


A US poll shows President Clinton and his wife , First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton are the man and woman most admired by Americans .

A <gpe>US</gpe> poll shows President <person>Clinton</person> and his wife , <ordinal>First</ordinal> Lady <person>Hillary Rodham Clinton</person> are the man and woman most admired by <norp>Americans</norp> .


The Gallup poll places New York Senator - elect Hillary Clinton clearly ahead in the contest for most popular woman with 19 % of the total .

The <org>Gallup</org> poll places <gpe>New York</gpe> Senator - elect <person>Hillary Clinton</person> clearly ahead in the contest for most popular woman with <percent>19 %</percent> of the total .


Tied for second are television talk show hostess Oprah Winfrey and former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher , both with 4 % .

Tied for <ordinal>second</ordinal> are television talk show hostess <person>Oprah Winfrey</person> and former <norp>British</norp> Prime Minister <person>Margaret Thatcher</person> , both with <percent>4 %</percent> .


President Clinton finishes with 6 % of the men 's popularity poll , good enough for a first place tie with Pope John Paul .

President <person>Clinton</person> finishes with <percent>6 %</percent> of the men 's popularity poll , good enough for a <ordinal>first</ordinal> place tie with <person>Pope John Paul</person> .


The Clintons are also in the news after signing a 2.85 million dollar contract to purchase a five - bedroom Brit - colonial home in northwest Washington DC .

The <person>Clintons</person> are also in the news after signing a <money>2.85 million dollar</money> contract to purchase a <cardinal>five</cardinal> - bedroom Brit - colonial home in northwest <gpe>Washington DC</gpe> .


the first couple moves out of the White House on January 20th .

the <ordinal>first</ordinal> couple moves out of <fac>the White House</fac> on <date>January 20th</date> .


Meanwhile Prime Minister Ehud Barak told Israeli television he doubts a peace deal can be reached before Israel 's February 6th election .

Meanwhile Prime Minister <person>Ehud Barak</person> told <norp>Israeli</norp> television he doubts a peace deal can be reached before <gpe>Israel</gpe> 's <date>February 6th</date> election .


He said he will now focus on suppressing Palestinian violence .

He said he will now focus on suppressing <norp>Palestinian</norp> violence .


Unidentified gunmen in north western Colombia have massacred at least twelve peasants in the second such incident in as many days .

Unidentified gunmen in north western <gpe>Colombia</gpe> have massacred <cardinal>at least twelve</cardinal> peasants in the <ordinal>second</ordinal> such incident in <date>as many days</date> .


Local police say it 's not clear who was responsible for the massacre .


Defense lawyers in the Lockerby trial said Thursday , that prosecutors ignored crucial evidence and failed to prove even the basics of their case against the two Libyan defendants .

Defense lawyers in the <gpe>Lockerby</gpe> trial said <date>Thursday</date> , that prosecutors ignored crucial evidence and failed to prove even the basics of their case against the <cardinal>two</cardinal> <norp>Libyan</norp> defendants .


In a last chance to persuade a Scottish court that the defendants did not bomb Pan Am Flight 103 , defense attorney William Taylor said even the prosecution 's best evidence fails to prove that the men were involved in any criminal activity .

In a last chance to persuade a <norp>Scottish</norp> court that the defendants did not bomb <product>Pan Am Flight 103</product> , defense attorney <person>William Taylor</person> said even the prosecution 's best evidence fails to prove that the men were involved in any criminal activity .


Meanwhile Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat has held talks with Israeli Foreign Minister Shlomo Ben - Ami in Cairo , but no breakthroughs toward a peace deal were reported .

Meanwhile <norp>Palestinian</norp> leader <person>Yasser Arafat</person> has held talks with <norp>Israeli</norp> Foreign Minister <person>Shlomo Ben - Ami</person> in <gpe>Cairo</gpe> , but no breakthroughs toward a peace deal were reported .


The meeting , which lasted about two hours , followed Cairo talks earlier Wednesday between Mr. Ben - Ami and Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak .

The meeting , which lasted <time>about two hours</time> , followed <gpe>Cairo</gpe> talks <time>earlier Wednesday</time> between Mr. <person>Ben - Ami</person> and <norp>Egyptian</norp> President <person>Hosni Mubarak</person> .


Israeli and Palestinian negotiators have been trying to revive the peace process and reduce Israeli - Palestinian violence that has killed more than 365 people since late September .

<norp>Israeli</norp> and <norp>Palestinian</norp> negotiators have been trying to revive the peace process and reduce <norp>Israeli</norp> - Palestinian violence that has killed <cardinal>more than 365</cardinal> people since <date>late September</date> .


Former President Clinton drew cheers from admirers at a US Air Force base outside Washington today before departing for his home in New York , and although Mr. Clinton is out of office , he says he 'll still be around .

Former President <person>Clinton</person> drew cheers from admirers at a <org>US Air Force</org> base outside <gpe>Washington</gpe> <date>today</date> before departing for his home in <gpe>New York</gpe> , and although Mr. <person>Clinton</person> is out of office , he says he 'll still be around .


So you see that sign there says , `` Please do n't go '' .


I left the White House , but I 'm still here .

I left <fac>the White House</fac> , but I 'm still here .


Go anywhere .


Prior to leaving office today Mr. Clinton issued more than one hundred presidential pardons .

Prior to leaving office <date>today</date> Mr. <person>Clinton</person> issued <cardinal>more than one hundred</cardinal> presidential pardons .


Among those pardoned was Susan Mcdoogle , a former business partner of Mr. Clinton who became a key figure in the White Water Real Estate investigation that plagued the Clinton presidency .

Among those pardoned was <person>Susan Mcdoogle</person> , a former business partner of Mr. <person>Clinton</person> who became a key figure in the <org>White Water Real Estate</org> investigation that plagued the <person>Clinton</person> presidency .


Make this final port call for some of these men and women on board who have been there for ten months at sea .

Make this final port call for some of these men and women on board who have been there for <date>ten months</date> at sea .


Chad Myers joining me on the set .

<person>Chad Myers</person> joining me on the set .


Typical perfect day in San Diego waiting for these men and women to come home .

Typical perfect day in <gpe>San Diego</gpe> waiting for these men and women to come home .


Raining in L.a. , raining in San Francisco but nice in San Diego .

Raining in <gpe>L.a.</gpe> , raining in <gpe>San Francisco</gpe> but nice in <gpe>San Diego</gpe> .


It 's a picture perfect place to live .


72 and sunny just about every day .

<cardinal>72</cardinal> and sunny <date>just about every day</date> .


Have you ever been down there ?


No , I have not .


It is quite stunning .


It is beautiful out there .


I just think about all the family members sitting at home , sitting on the dock looking at this boat coming in .


It 's just amazing .


They were not on vacation .


They were in danger .


Your loved ones are in danger for ten months .

Your loved ones are in danger for <date>ten months</date> .


Is he okay today ?


Is she okay today ?


Incredible sight to see these young men and women .


They are children .


They are 18 , 19 , 20 years old .

They are <date>18 , 19 , 20 years old</date> .


Think about when I was 18 , I was thinking about going to college .


These guys are running ships .


Some of these , as you say , are children .


Some of these had children while they were out at sea and this is first opportunity to get home and meet and hold them .

Some of these had children while they were out at sea and this is <ordinal>first</ordinal> opportunity to get home and meet and hold them .


We 've seen the reunions for the past week or so .

We 've seen the reunions for <ordinal>the past week</ordinal> or so .


It brings a lot of emotion .


It 's going to be hard for me to hold back tears .


We 're watching from the sidelines .


You can just imagine what these people must be thinking and how antsy they must be .


Got to think the last five minutes must feel like five days as they 've spent ten months on the water .

Got to think <time>the last five minutes</time> must feel like <date>five days</date> as they 've spent <date>ten months</date> on the water .


Just about to come home .


Sense the anticipation there beginning to build on those docks .


Friend of mine in Richmond , Virginia , on the radio up there WRBA .

Friend of mine in <gpe>Richmond</gpe> , <gpe>Virginia</gpe> , on the radio up there <org>WRBA</org> .


His son was on one of the ships that escorted a carrier , although this came home by itself from Hawaii .

His son was on one of the ships that escorted a carrier , although this came home by itself from <gpe>Hawaii</gpe> .


There are so many other ships out there that escort this ship as it goes out .


It 's just not one ship , not just 5,000 people .

It 's just not one ship , not just <cardinal>5,000</cardinal> people .


It is a battle group that goes out .


Eight , nine , ten ships and a submarine .

<cardinal>Eight</cardinal> , <cardinal>nine</cardinal> , <cardinal>ten</cardinal> ships and a submarine .


While some of these ladies and gentlemen are going to be joining their families half of them are going to stay on board because the `` Lincoln '' is going to be docked in Everett , Washington .

While some of these ladies and gentlemen are going to be joining their families <cardinal>half</cardinal> of them are going to stay on board because the `` <product>Lincoln</product> '' is going to be docked in <gpe>Everett</gpe> , <gpe>Washington</gpe> .


That 's where the home base is .


It 's going to have to make a trip up the coast .


They wo n't get to see their loved ones until Tuesday or Wednesday .

They wo n't get to see their loved ones until <date>Tuesday</date> or <date>Wednesday</date> .


I wonder who gets to get off first .


Is there a drawing ?


Was there a raffle ?


We 've got to deal with the person who 's going to be getting off here .


As you 've been watching throughout the morning , you 've been seeing that balloon , just getting back from spending a tour in Kuwait during the war .

As you 've been watching throughout the morning , you 've been seeing that balloon , just getting back from spending a tour in <gpe>Kuwait</gpe> during the war .


Betsy is going to be leaving us .

<person>Betsy</person> is going to be leaving us .


She is jumping ship .


She is going on her own .


She was one of the water skiers .


We have to let her go .


She is going to be leaving us .


we do wish you the best , Betsy .

we do wish you the best , <person>Betsy</person> .


You know that .


It 's been a blast having you , been a pain in the butt sometimes , been big part of our group the entire time .


Love you , Betsy .


Thank you , Leon .


We 're going to say good-bye to Betsy .

We 're going to say good-bye to <person>Betsy</person> .


Some of these ladies and gentlemen are going to be saying hello to their families , standing on the side of the ship , ca n't wait to get off there .


We 'll have that for you live .


These reunions .


That should be happening any moment now .


Stay with us .


The slogan makes for a powerful bumper sticker -- guns do n't kill people , people do ! but this next story makes the case the slogan does n't go far enough .


A better one might be , people do and people die and still other people search their souls and struggle for redemption .


The story from `` Newsnight 's '' Beth Nissen .

The story from `` <work_of_art>Newsnight</work_of_art> 's '' <person>Beth Nissen</person> .


Reporter :


It was the lead story across Connecticut in early April .

It was the lead story across <gpe>Connecticut</gpe> in <date>early April</date> .


Police say Jennifer O'Conner , a Connecticut woman with a history of psychiatric problems confessed to shooting her daughter 7 , while the 7 - year - old girl lay sleeping .

Police say <person>Jennifer O'Conner</person> , a <gpe>Connecticut</gpe> woman with a history of psychiatric problems confessed to shooting her daughter <date>7</date> , while the <date>7 - year - old</date> girl lay sleeping .


O'Conner told police she could no longer cope with her daughter 's learning , disability Prps Sara Dade three days later .

<person>O'Conner</person> told police she could no longer cope with her daughter 's learning , disability Prps Sara Dade <date>three days later</date> .


Thomas , owner a local gun and motorcycle shop , said he felt gutted when he saw the news reports of O'Conner 's arrest on murder charges .

<person>Thomas</person> , owner a local gun and motorcycle shop , said he felt gutted when he saw the news reports of <person>O'Conner</person> 's arrest on murder charges .


As soon as the police officers pulled the gun out and held it up , I knew it was my rifle .


Had sold O'Conner the rifle a few months before .

Had sold <person>O'Conner</person> the rifle <date>a few months before</date> .


She explained to me she .


Ed a lighter , smaller caliber hunting gun for deer hunting , for medium - size game hunting .


Followed the letter of law .


He sent O'Conner 's information to the state authorities for a background check .

He sent <person>O'Conner</person> 's information to the state authorities for a background check .


Once she was cleared , he made O'Conner wait for a minimum .

Once she was cleared , he made <person>O'Conner</person> wait for a minimum .


Two weeks .


He --


From Texas politics now to Chinese censorship .

From <gpe>Texas</gpe> politics now to <norp>Chinese</norp> censorship .


China today blacked out a CNN interview that was critical of the Chinese government 's handling of the SARs epidemic and of the country 's health care system .

<gpe>China</gpe> <date>today</date> blacked out a <org>CNN</org> interview that was critical of the <norp>Chinese</norp> government 's handling of the SARs epidemic and of the country 's health care system .


China requires foreign broadcasters to use a Chinese satellite to serve their country .

<gpe>China</gpe> requires foreign broadcasters to use a <norp>Chinese</norp> satellite to serve their country .


Until last month it was routinely blocking almost all reports about Sars in China , a practice that has produced intense global criticism .

Until <date>last month</date> it was routinely blocking almost all reports about Sars in <gpe>China</gpe> , a practice that has produced intense global criticism .


The British Broadcasting Company has also faced the censorship in China .

<org>The British Broadcasting Company</org> has also faced the censorship in <gpe>China</gpe> .


In 1993 Rupert Murdoch bought a controlling stake in China 's Star TV satellite system .

In <date>1993</date> <person>Rupert Murdoch</person> bought a controlling stake in <gpe>China</gpe> 's <org>Star TV</org> satellite system .


In 1994 the BBC World Service broadcasts were pulled from Star .

In <date>1994</date> the <org>BBC World Service</org> broadcasts were pulled from <org>Star</org> .


China was offended by the BBC 's news content and demanded that STAR TV remove it or lose permission to broadcast in China .

<gpe>China</gpe> was offended by the <org>BBC</org> 's news content and demanded that <org>STAR TV</org> remove it or lose permission to broadcast in <gpe>China</gpe> .


A year later Murdoch bought the rest of Star TV that he did not own .

<date>A year later</date> <person>Murdoch</person> bought the rest of <org>Star TV</org> that he did not own .


Rupert Murdoch 's News Corp. has an extensive presence , of course in this country .

<person>Rupert Murdoch 's</person> <org>News Corp.</org> has an extensive presence , of course in this country .


That presence may be expanding soon , if the FCC eases some of its broadcast rules .

That presence may be expanding soon , if the <org>FCC</org> eases some of its broadcast rules .


Murdoch has lobbied hard for those changes .

<person>Murdoch</person> has lobbied hard for those changes .


They would allow him to buy even more U.S. television stations .

They would allow him to buy even more <gpe>U.S.</gpe> television stations .


Next month the FCC is likely to accommodate him .

<date>Next month</date> the <org>FCC</org> is likely to accommodate him .


Murdoch today promised that if the rules are changed he will limit future purchases to a few of what he calls sizable markets .

<person>Murdoch</person> <date>today</date> promised that if the rules are changed he will limit future purchases to a few of what he calls sizable markets .


Let 's talk a little bit more about what the Navy does to prevent such tragedies .

Let 's talk a little bit more about what the <org>Navy</org> does to prevent such tragedies .


We were talking about it this morning and we put together some graphics for you .

We were talking about it <time>this morning</time> and we put together some graphics for you .


I 'll try to explain it the best I can from what I remember from being on the `` USS Abraham Lincoln '' .

I 'll try to explain it the best I can from what I remember from being on <product>the `` USS Abraham Lincoln ''</product> .


This is an amphibious ship , rather , but this is what the Navy does with regard to prevention .

This is an amphibious ship , rather , but this is what the <org>Navy</org> does with regard to prevention .


, every sailor that 's entering the Navy does take a swim test .

, every sailor that 's entering the <org>Navy</org> does take a swim test .


They learn how to tread water and do the dead man float and they have to pass that in order to continue on .


Also drills take place before sailors get on to any ship , before any deployment .


Usually twice a day , they 're practicing man overboard drills , knowing where to go , where to report to if indeed a man overboard takes place and as the deployment begins , those wane off , but they know where to go quickly .


They also wear float coats .


You can see them here .


The yellow shirt is wearing a yellow float coat .


Everything is color coordinated .


You see the gentleman here wearing a brown one and they have toggles to pull and inflate .


They also have a manual device so if the toggles do n't work they can blow air into the inflation device .


They have dive goggles and they 're able to find them .


It also has a strobe light and a whistle .


Also such location devices , some ships have smoke floats they can toss out so the man overboard will be able to use smoke signals as a way of trying to , let the rescuer locate them .


Also 24 / 7 there are individuals on watch , all throughout the ship , all around the ship , and indeed , there is netting on most parts of the ship , not all around the entire ship , but on most parts there is a very thick netting .

Also <cardinal>24</cardinal> / 7 there are individuals on watch , all throughout the ship , all around the ship , and indeed , there is netting on most parts of the ship , not all around the entire ship , but on most parts there is a very thick netting .


Now let 's talk about the man overboard rescue and when indeed there is a man overboard situation .


You will hear a P.A. announcement around the entire ship , there is a man overboard so everyone knows they have to react quickly .


A ship - wide search will happen if they do n't see that person go overboard , but if indeed they do see someone go overboard , the ship starts to circle that area continuously .


Also small boats sometimes go out into the water , but even more importantly , helicopters are launched immediately .


Inside those helicopters rescue swimmers .


If indeed the man overboard is located , well the hoister is dropped down with usually a torso harness .


If the man overboard is injured then they may use a basket , but more than likely those swimmers will go right into the water and try and help the swimmer hook up on that harness and pull them up into the helo and pull them back on to the ship for treatment and usually a search takes about 24 hours .

If the man overboard is injured then they may use a basket , but more than likely those swimmers will go right into the water and try and help the swimmer hook up on that harness and pull them up into the helo and pull them back on to the ship for treatment and usually a search takes <time>about 24 hours</time> .


The search crews will go 24 hours before calling off that search .

The search crews will go <time>24 hours</time> before calling off that search .


Why call it off ?


There 's a number of reasons to look at .


Depending on the water temperature , it 's very common in cold water that someone will not survive a certain amount of time .


Also the reason for the 24 - hour search is they fail they 've exhausted all resources by that time .

Also the reason for the <time>24 - hour</time> search is they fail they 've exhausted all resources by that time .


Anyway , we 'll continue to follow what 's happening on the `` USS Nassau '' as those investigations continue for the two missing sailors .

Anyway , we 'll continue to follow what 's happening on <product>the `` USS Nassau ''</product> as those investigations continue for the <cardinal>two</cardinal> missing sailors .


Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas scheduled to meet today , their second chance now to discuss the Bush administration 's road map for Mideast peace .

<norp>Israeli</norp> Prime Minister <person>Ariel Sharon</person> and <norp>Palestinian</norp> Prime Minister <person>Mahmoud Abbas</person> scheduled to meet <date>today</date> , their <ordinal>second</ordinal> chance now to discuss the <person>Bush</person> administration 's road map for <loc>Mideast</loc> peace .


Both sides will meet with President Bush when he arrives in the Mideast next week .

Both sides will meet with President <person>Bush</person> when he arrives in the <loc>Mideast</loc> <date>next week</date> .


Our Jerusalem bureau chief Mike Hanna standing by with more and that .

Our <gpe>Jerusalem</gpe> bureau chief <person>Mike Hanna</person> standing by with more and that .


Mike ?


Now Saddam Hussein 's regime is no more , the focus in Iraq is turning from military action to rebuilding which means the coalition 's role in the country will have to change .

Now <person>Saddam Hussein 's</person> regime is no more , the focus in <gpe>Iraq</gpe> is turning from military action to rebuilding which means the coalition 's role in the country will have to change .


Military analyst and retired Army General Claudia Kennedy joins me with a look at possibilitys .

Military analyst and retired Army General <person>Claudia Kennedy</person> joins me with a look at possibilitys .


Good to have you with us .


In the African nation of Nigeria , an Islamic court delayed the appeal of a woman condemned to death by stoning .

In the <norp>African</norp> nation of <gpe>Nigeria</gpe> , an <norp>Islamic</norp> court delayed the appeal of a woman condemned to death by stoning .


The court says it will not hear this case until late August .

The court says it will not hear this case until <date>late August</date> .


The 31 - year - old mother of three was convicted in March of having sex outside of marriage .

The <date>31 - year - old</date> mother of <cardinal>three</cardinal> was convicted in <date>March</date> of having sex outside of marriage .


Three other Nigerians also face stoning deaths for the same crime .

<cardinal>Three</cardinal> other <norp>Nigerians</norp> also face stoning deaths for the same crime .


The prosecution of premarital or extramarital sex is not quite as rare as you might think .


Our next guest this morning faced 100 lashes for premarital sex in Pakistan .

Our next guest <time>this morning</time> faced <cardinal>100</cardinal> lashes for premarital sex in <gpe>Pakistan</gpe> .


She was there as a journalist in the wake of the 9 / 11 attacks .

She was there as a journalist in the wake of the <date>9 / 11</date> attacks .


She has written about her experience in the book `` Tantrika '' Traveling the Road of Divine Love .

She has written about her experience in the book <work_of_art>`` Tantrika '' Traveling the Road of Divine Love</work_of_art> .


A traveling reporter now on leave and joins us to tell her story .


Thank you for coming in to share this with us .


As I understand it , you say you were facing a sentence of 100 lashes , had not yet been sentenced that ?

As I understand it , you say you were facing a sentence of <cardinal>100</cardinal> lashes , had not yet been sentenced that ?


Stocks sold off on Wall Street today , ending a two - session rally .

Stocks sold off on <fac>Wall Street</fac> today , ending a <cardinal>two</cardinal> - session rally .


One catalyst rose to the highest level in more then a year .

<cardinal>One</cardinal> catalyst rose to the highest level in <date>more then a year</date> .


The Dow Jones Industrial Average down 75.62 .

The Dow Jones Industrial Average down <cardinal>75.62</cardinal> .


The Nasdaq lost almost nine .

The Nasdaq lost <cardinal>almost nine</cardinal> .


The S&P 500 down almost eight .

The S&P 500 down <cardinal>almost eight</cardinal> .


The 11th executive of Health South charged with two counts of bank fraud .

The <ordinal>11th</ordinal> executive of <org>Health South</org> charged with <cardinal>two</cardinal> counts of bank fraud .


The former chief financial officer became the 50th executive anybody corporate America to be charged since Enron 's collapse .

The former chief financial officer became the <ordinal>50th</ordinal> executive anybody corporate <gpe>America</gpe> to be charged since <org>Enron</org> 's collapse .


Seven Enron executives have also been charged , 507 days since Enron filed for bankruptcy .

Seven <org>Enron</org> executives have also been charged , <date>507 days</date> since <org>Enron</org> filed for bankruptcy .


The SE KRE held a closed door meeting on the settlement over conflict of interest in stock research .

<org>The SE KRE</org> held a closed door meeting on the settlement over conflict of interest in stock research .


Sources tell us a final deal will be announced Monday in Washington .

Sources tell us a final deal will be announced <date>Monday</date> in <gpe>Washington</gpe> .


Regulators and research firms promised that the $ 1.5 billion settlement would be finalized two months ago .

Regulators and research firms promised that the <money>$ 1.5 billion</money> settlement would be finalized <date>two months ago</date> .


No settlement in the Dixie Chicks dispute .

No settlement in the <org>Dixie Chicks</org> dispute .


The singers fighting back now about the criticism of their remarks against President Bush , and the material girl , she 's fighting her own past , criticizing Americans for values she once espoused .

The singers fighting back now about the criticism of their remarks against President <person>Bush</person> , and the material girl , she 's fighting her own past , criticizing <norp>Americans</norp> for values she once espoused .


Bill Tucker has the story .

<person>Bill Tucker</person> has the story .


Back in this city , a courthouse in Manhattan .

Back in this city , a courthouse in <gpe>Manhattan</gpe> .


Sam Waksal , founder and former CEO of ImClone is scheduled to be sentenced today .

<person>Sam Waksal</person> , founder and former CEO of <org>ImClone</org> is scheduled to be sentenced <date>today</date> .


He pleaded guilty earlier this year to insider trading , bank fraud and tax evasion .

He pleaded guilty <date>earlier this year</date> to insider trading , bank fraud and tax evasion .


Waksal could be fined $ 3.5 million , facing a maximum of 75 years in prison , expected , though , to receive about six to seven years .

<person>Waksal</person> could be fined <money>$ 3.5 million</money> , facing a maximum of <date>75 years</date> in prison , expected , though , to receive <date>about six to seven years</date> .


That 's the early indication we 've been given .


A friend of his , Martha Stewart , pleaded not guilty last week .

A friend of his , <person>Martha Stewart</person> , pleaded not guilty <date>last week</date> .


The charges related to her sale of ImClone stock .

The charges related to her sale of <org>ImClone</org> stock .


She sold the share a day before bad news about the company sent the stock price falling , considerably .

She sold the share <date>a day</date> before bad news about the company sent the stock price falling , considerably .


Sam Waksal , sentenced , 10:00 a.m. , local time here in New York .

<person>Sam Waksal</person> , sentenced , <time>10:00 a.m.</time> , local time here in <gpe>New York</gpe> .


Now an update on a story that touched all our lives .


Remember Ali Abbas who lost both his arms , his home , many of his relatives in a bombing on Baghdad ?

Remember <person>Ali Abbas</person> who lost both his arms , his home , many of his relatives in a bombing on <gpe>Baghdad</gpe> ?


As you might imagine , his will to live was not very strong at first .

As you might imagine , his will to live was not very strong at <ordinal>first</ordinal> .


Mark Webster of ITN has an update for us .

<person>Mark Webster</person> of <org>ITN</org> has an update for us .


Reporter :


After so much suffering , his gentle smile said it all .


Two weeks in hospital and Ali is recovering fast , happily watching Tom and Jerry on his mini television , his transformation from the pain - wracked boy who left Baghdad .

<date>Two weeks</date> in hospital and <person>Ali</person> is recovering fast , happily watching <work_of_art>Tom and Jerry</work_of_art> on his mini television , his transformation from the pain - wracked boy who left <gpe>Baghdad</gpe> .


With the encouragement of his doctors , we visited him in the intensive care unit .


They 're confident he wo n't be here much longer .


I will say he will come out of the burn unit in three weeks time , but he will be , you know , in Kuwait until we find him really constructive plan that takes into consideration all aspects of his needs , psychological , social and future plan .

I will say he will come out of the burn unit in <date>three weeks</date> time , but he will be , you know , in <gpe>Kuwait</gpe> until we find him really constructive plan that takes into consideration all aspects of his needs , psychological , social and future plan .


Since Ali is an ardent football fan , we gave him a Manchester United shirt specially signed by all the players .

Since <person>Ali</person> is an ardent football fan , we gave him a <org>Manchester United</org> shirt specially signed by all the players .


Pride of place went to his favorite player , David Beckham , who surprised everyone with his response .

Pride of place went to his favorite player , <person>David Beckham</person> , who surprised everyone with his response .


Thank you very much .


Gifts --


Going to use it in those patients .


His dandruff shampoo was n't tough enough for Black , so I bought him maximum strength Selsun Blue .

His dandruff shampoo was n't tough enough for Black , so I bought him maximum strength <product>Selsun Blue</product> .


It 's doctor recommended and works fast .


Selsun Blue .


That have riveted the nation .


First , a big hearing tomorrow in the Scott Peterson case .

<ordinal>First</ordinal> , a big hearing <date>tomorrow</date> in the <person>Scott Peterson</person> case .


Punishing prosecutors .


It could all be up for grabs .


Then the Texas woman accused of hitting a man with her car , driving home with him stuck to her windshield and leaving him there to die .

Then the <gpe>Texas</gpe> woman accused of hitting a man with her car , driving home with him stuck to her windshield and leaving him there to die .


And Andrew Luster , grandson of cosmetic legend Max Factor , what drove him to become a serial rapist and to jump bail in the middle of the trial , only to be captured in Mexico by a bounter hunter after five months on the Roun .

And <person>Andrew Luster</person> , grandson of cosmetic legend <person>Max Factor</person> , what drove him to become a serial rapist and to jump bail in the middle of the trial , only to be captured in <gpe>Mexico</gpe> by a bounter hunter after <date>five months</date> on the Roun .


That 's all next on `` Larry King Live . ''

That 's all next on `` <work_of_art>Larry King Live</work_of_art> . ''


We begin first with the extraordinary case of Andrew Luster , and the guests are here in Los Angeles , Roger John Diamond , he is Andrew Luster 's attorney , in Chicago , the well known Bill Curtis .

We begin <ordinal>first</ordinal> with the extraordinary case of <person>Andrew Luster</person> , and the guests are here in <gpe>Los Angeles</gpe> , <person>Roger John Diamond</person> , he is <person>Andrew Luster 's</person> attorney , in <gpe>Chicago</gpe> , the well known <person>Bill Curtis</person> .


The special report will air tonight at 10:00 Eastern , A Twisted Mind , The Andrew Luster Story on A&E produced by CBS News Productions for A&E and Bill Curtis is the producer and director .

The special report will air <time>tonight</time> at <time>10:00 Eastern</time> , <work_of_art>A Twisted Mind , The Andrew Luster Story</work_of_art> on <org>A&E</org> produced by <org>CBS News Productions</org> for <org>A&E</org> and <person>Bill Curtis</person> is the producer and director .


In New York is Nancy Grace , a former prosecutor , in Atlanta Chris Picksly , defense attorney , and in New York , Dr. Michael Wellner who published the research study on drug facilitated rapists .

In <gpe>New York</gpe> is <person>Nancy Grace</person> , a former prosecutor , in <gpe>Atlanta</gpe> <person>Chris Picksly</person> , defense attorney , and in <gpe>New York</gpe> , Dr. <person>Michael Wellner</person> who published the research study on drug facilitated rapists .


He 's a professor of psychiatry at NYU , chairman of the forensic panel and fellow of the depravity scale that considers sensational crimes for sentencing .

He 's a professor of psychiatry at <org>NYU</org> , chairman of the forensic panel and fellow of the depravity scale that considers sensational crimes for sentencing .


He was arrested in June after he -- jumped trial on bail .

He was arrested in <date>June</date> after he -- jumped trial on bail .


Freddie Mac is giving golden parachutes to two of its ousted executives .

<org>Freddie Mac</org> is giving golden parachutes to <cardinal>two</cardinal> of its ousted executives .


Our Rhonda Schaffler is near New York Stock Exchange with the latest on this unfolding story , certainly one we have been hearing a lot about .

Our <person>Rhonda Schaffler</person> is near <fac>New York Stock Exchange</fac> with the latest on this unfolding story , certainly <cardinal>one</cardinal> we have been hearing a lot about .


Reporter :


That 's right .


There 's a new development out .


This particular scandal has really captivated Wall Street this month .

This particular scandal has really captivated <org>Wall Street</org> <date>this month</date> .


Before I tell you how big those parachutes are , let me tell you what the U.S. Treasury Secretary is saying about it now .

Before I tell you how big those parachutes are , let me tell you what the <org>U.S. Treasury</org> Secretary is saying about it now .


John Snow making some comments a short time ago saying he backs tougher oversight for the company .

<person>John Snow</person> making some comments a short time ago saying he backs tougher oversight for the company .


He also says his department is trying to determine if it has implication for the nation 's financial system .


Freddie Mac stock is down another 6.5 % today .

<person>Freddie Mac</person> stock is down <percent>another 6.5 %</percent> <date>today</date> .


It has lost more than 207 % -- or about 20 % since Monday .

It has lost more than <percent>207 %</percent> -- or <percent>about 20 %</percent> since <date>Monday</date> .


Monday , of course , is when the company fired its President for not cooperating with efforts to restate earnings for the last few years .

<date>Monday</date> , of course , is when the company fired its President for not cooperating with efforts to restate earnings for <date>the last few years</date> .


Freddie Mac 's Chairman and CEO forced out the same day .

<org>Freddie Mac 's</org> Chairman and CEO forced out <date>the same day</date> .


Investors learned last night the CEO is getting a severance package worth $ 24 million .

Investors learned <time>last night</time> the CEO is getting a severance package worth <money>$ 24 million</money> .


The ousted President is going to walk away with more than $ 6 million in vested openings .

The ousted President is going to walk away with <money>more than $ 6 million</money> in vested openings .


Yesterday Federal Prosecutions announced a criminal probe into the company .

<date>Yesterday</date> Federal Prosecutions announced a criminal probe into the company .


Probably tough number for the rest of the company employees to hear .


I want to ask you a little bit about cell phones now .


All of us use our phones , I think , maybe too much .


The companies that we pay for probably love it .


Who talks more ?


Men or --


Off the coast there was a dramatic rescue by a cruise ship ship .


Canada TV has the story and some dramatic pictures .

<org>Canada TV</org> has the story and some dramatic pictures .


Reporter :


With winds bliping at more than 100 kilometers an hour , three men desperately cling to their sinking fishing boat .

With winds bliping at <quantity>more than 100 kilometers</quantity> an hour , <cardinal>three</cardinal> men desperately cling to their sinking fishing boat .


The crew sent out a distress call after it started taking on water .


Suddenly we realized water came into the engine room and it was rising and they started to pump , of course , and they pumped and pumped and the water came more and more and more .


The ship was sinking by the second , and as the waves pounded against them , waiting for help was their only option .


Their life raft had already been snitched away by the high seas .


When we got the information , it was only 23 , 25 miles off , so we were quite close .

When we got the information , it was only <quantity>23 , 25 miles</quantity> off , so we were quite close .


Still it took the Royal Caribbean cruise ship `` Raidience of the Seas '' almost an hour to reach the scene and despite the rough ocean , the captain immediately sent a boat in to save them .

Still it took the <org>Royal Caribbean</org> cruise ship `` <product>Raidience of the Seas</product> '' <time>almost an hour</time> to reach the scene and despite the rough ocean , the captain immediately sent a boat in to save them .


They see them .


They were jumping in the sea when they saw the rescuers were on the way .


They were swimming toward the boat .


I pulled out the youngest guy first and then I wanted to pull out the captain , but the captain said take --


Dog Chapman was in the same truck you saw .

<person>Dog Chapman</person> was in the same truck you saw .


At one point , the Mexican police busted both Andrew Luster and Dwayne Dog Chapman , because they do n't like bounty hunters in Mexico .

At <cardinal>one</cardinal> point , the <norp>Mexican</norp> police busted both <person>Andrew Luster</person> and <person>Dwayne Dog Chapman</person> , because they do n't like bounty hunters in <gpe>Mexico</gpe> .


Chapman remains behind bars as we speak in Mexico .

<person>Chapman</person> remains behind bars as we speak in <gpe>Mexico</gpe> .


Andrew Luster , though arrived yesterday at Los Angeles International Airport on a commercial flight from Mexico .

<person>Andrew Luster</person> , though arrived <date>yesterday</date> at <fac>Los Angeles International Airport</fac> on a commercial flight from <gpe>Mexico</gpe> .


As soon as he arrived -- thoom being walked by the FBI to a van belonging to the Ventura County sheriff 's folks .

As soon as he arrived -- thoom being walked by the <org>FBI</org> to a van belonging to the <gpe>Ventura County</gpe> sheriff 's folks .


He was taken to a prison in Kearn County , California , about 100 miles from Los Angeles , a place mostly known for its grapes .

He was taken to a prison in <gpe>Kearn County</gpe> , <gpe>California</gpe> , <quantity>about 100 miles</quantity> from <gpe>Los Angeles</gpe> , a place mostly known for its grapes .


Make of that what you may .


Heidi ?


Thanks for joining us .


Here 's our story this half hour --

Here 's our story <time>this half hour</time> --


There 's dancing in the streets of Belgrade as angry demonstrations have turned into celebrations .

There 's dancing in the streets of <gpe>Belgrade</gpe> as angry demonstrations have turned into celebrations .


Tens of thousands of people crowded the streets of the Yugoslavian capital today after the apparent overthrow of President Slobodan Milosevic .

<cardinal>Tens of thousands</cardinal> of people crowded the streets of the <norp>Yugoslavian</norp> capital <date>today</date> after the apparent overthrow of President <person>Slobodan Milosevic</person> .


Yesterday , protesters stormed key government buildings and seized Serb state television in Belgrade .

<date>Yesterday</date> , protesters stormed key government buildings and seized <norp>Serb</norp> state television in <gpe>Belgrade</gpe> .


Russia has joined the West in its support of opposition leader Vojislav Kostunica .

<gpe>Russia</gpe> has joined the <loc>West</loc> in its support of opposition leader <person>Vojislav Kostunica</person> .


Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov congratulated Kostunica on his election victory .

<norp>Russian</norp> <org>Foreign</org> Minister <person>Igor Ivanov</person> congratulated <person>Kostunica</person> on his election victory .


He also gave him a letter from Russian President Vladimir Putin .

He also gave him a letter from <norp>Russian</norp> President <person>Vladimir Putin</person> .


Putin says he hopes the opposition leader will do `` everything possible to overcome the internal political crisis '' in Yugoslavia .

<person>Putin</person> says he hopes the opposition leader will do `` everything possible to overcome the internal political crisis '' in <gpe>Yugoslavia</gpe> .


Russia was the last European power to withhold support for the opposition .

<gpe>Russia</gpe> was the last <norp>European</norp> power to withhold support for the opposition .


The man who lost power in Yugoslavia finally surfaced today .

The man who lost power in <gpe>Yugoslavia</gpe> finally surfaced <date>today</date> .


Slobodan Milosevic met with Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov .

<person>Slobodan Milosevic</person> met with <norp>Russian</norp> <org>Foreign</org> Minister <person>Igor Ivanov</person> .


Ivanov says Milosevic told him he plans to remain in Serbia and continue to run its largest political party .

<person>Ivanov</person> says <person>Milosevic</person> told him he plans to remain in <gpe>Serbia</gpe> and continue to run its largest political party .


Indeed Milosevic still considers himself to be President , according to his brother Borislav .

Indeed <person>Milosevic</person> still considers himself to be President , according to his brother <person>Borislav</person> .


In an interview with CNN , Borislav Milosevic accused Western nations of supporting the demonstrations and said his brother has no plans to leave the city .

In an interview with <org>CNN</org> , <person>Borislav Milosevic</person> accused <norp>Western</norp> nations of supporting the demonstrations and said his brother has no plans to leave the city .


Regardless of how many votes Mr. Kostunica received , the actions that took place last night are vandalism .

Regardless of how many votes Mr. <person>Kostunica</person> received , the actions that took place <time>last night</time> are vandalism .


It 's violence .


It should n't have happened .


That 's not democracy .


The opposition did n't accept the ruling of the constitutional court and began to storm the parliament , which was not being defended , and inflicted huge material damage , but it also did more damage to our institutions .


The next step in the transition to a new government is for the Yugoslav parliament to convene .

The next step in the transition to a new government is for the <norp>Yugoslav</norp> parliament to convene .


A commission set up to ensure the transfer of power is attempting to call lawmakers to Belgrade for a special session .

A commission set up to ensure the transfer of power is attempting to call lawmakers to <gpe>Belgrade</gpe> for a special session .


Alessio Vinci reports that may not happen until tomorrow because some members of parliament will have to travel to Belgrade from Montenegro .

<person>Alessio Vinci</person> reports that may not happen until tomorrow because some members of parliament will have to travel to <gpe>Belgrade</gpe> from <gpe>Montenegro</gpe> .


What is going on right now is intense negotiations with all the members of parliament that were elected on September trying to get the majority needed in order to swear in Vojislav Kostunica as the next President of Yugoslavia .

What is going on right now is intense negotiations with all the members of parliament that were elected on <date>September</date> trying to get the majority needed in order to swear in <person>Vojislav Kostunica</person> as the next President of <gpe>Yugoslavia</gpe> .


With the events of the past week in Yugoslavia , the world is getting to know the name of Vojislav Kostunica .

With the events of <date>the past week</date> in <gpe>Yugoslavia</gpe> , the world is getting to know the name of <person>Vojislav Kostunica</person> .


Jonathan Mann takes a look at the man and his politics .

<person>Jonathan Mann</person> takes a look at the man and his politics .


Unlike President Milosevic , he was not a Communist in the long years when party membership was the key to power .

Unlike President <person>Milosevic</person> , he was not a <norp>Communist</norp> in <date>the long years</date> when party membership was the key to power .


He was not among the prominent opposition figures who have struggled against each other almost as hard as the regime .


He is an orthodox Serb nationalist , but he supports truer democracy for his country and better relations with its neighbors and the West .

He is an orthodox <norp>Serb</norp> nationalist , but he supports truer democracy for his country and better relations with its neighbors and the <loc>West</loc> .


Kostunica is a soft - spoken and uncharismatic figure who spent years building the Democratic Party of Serbia and gathering only modest support .

<person>Kostunica</person> is a soft - spoken and uncharismatic figure who spent years building <org>the Democratic Party of Serbia</org> and gathering only modest support .


After ten years , people know what are the differences between Milosevic 's policies and ours , what Milosevic was saying and promising and what the opposition parties and I myself was saying in these years and how I was behaving .

After <date>ten years</date> , people know what are the differences between <person>Milosevic</person> 's policies and ours , what <person>Milosevic</person> was saying and promising and what the opposition parties and I myself was saying in <date>these years</date> and how I was behaving .


Kostunica is 56 , an expert on constitutional law who lives with his wife and pets in a Belgrade apartment .

<person>Kostunica</person> is <date>56</date> , an expert on constitutional law who lives with his wife and pets in a <gpe>Belgrade</gpe> apartment .


He was fired from his job teaching law in 1974 for his opposition to the policies of the Tito government .

He was fired from his job teaching law in <date>1974</date> for his opposition to the policies of the <person>Tito</person> government .


He refused an offer to return in 1989 because of his opposition to the Milosevic regime , and he rejects much from the West as well -- the Dayton peace accord , Western sanctions on Yugoslavia , and the war crimes tribunal .

He refused an offer to return in <date>1989</date> because of his opposition to the <person>Milosevic</person> regime , and he rejects much from the <loc>West</loc> as well -- the <gpe>Dayton</gpe> peace accord , <norp>Western</norp> sanctions on <gpe>Yugoslavia</gpe> , and the war crimes tribunal .


In the months before the election , he was careful to distinguish between his support for European aid projects tied to reform and U.S. efforts , which he describes as unhelpful , even to the opposition .

In <date>the months</date> before the election , he was careful to distinguish between his support for <norp>European</norp> aid projects tied to reform and U.S. efforts , which he describes as unhelpful , even to the opposition .


I know what the support means when we get from European Union , the programs like energy for democracy , school for democracy .

I know what the support means when we get from <org>European Union</org> , the programs like energy for democracy , school for democracy .


Those small projects .


Here we get nothing in advance , just a political support which consists of nothing , and which is mostly used and abused and manipulated by the regime , saying they are just NATO parties , as is often said by regime , they are not having their own policy .

Here we get nothing in advance , just a political support which consists of nothing , and which is mostly used and abused and manipulated by the regime , saying they are just <org>NATO</org> parties , as is often said by regime , they are not having their own policy .


Jonathan Mann , CNN .

<person>Jonathan Mann</person> , <org>CNN</org> .


We 'll be following the events in Yugoslavia all day .

We 'll be following the events in <gpe>Yugoslavia</gpe> <date>all day</date> .


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216 sailors from the `` USS Cole '' are back in their home port of Norfolk , Virginia .

<cardinal>216</cardinal> sailors from <product>the `` USS Cole ''</product> are back in their home port of <gpe>Norfolk</gpe> , <gpe>Virginia</gpe> .


Cheering family members greeted the crew with flowers and waving flags yesterday .

Cheering family members greeted the crew with flowers and waving flags <date>yesterday</date> .


A few `` Cole '' crew members are staying with the ship .

A few `` <product>Cole</product> '' crew members are staying with the ship .


It will begin its five - week trip home on the deck of the rescue ship `` Blue Marlin '' today .

It will begin its <date>five - week</date> trip home on the deck of the rescue ship <product>`` Blue Marlin ''</product> <date>today</date> .


17 crew members were killed and 39 injured in last month 's apparent terrorist bombing of the warship .

<cardinal>17</cardinal> crew members were killed and <cardinal>39</cardinal> injured in <date>last month 's</date> apparent terrorist bombing of the warship .


The United Nations Security Council has passed a resolution condemning what it calls `` acts of violence , especially the excessive use of force against Palestinians . ''

<org>The United Nations Security Council</org> has passed a resolution condemning what it calls `` acts of violence , especially the excessive use of force against <norp>Palestinians</norp> . ''


U.S. diplomats had opposed wording which apparently blamed the new round of clashes on an Israeli opposition leader 's visit to a shrine venerated by both sides .

<gpe>U.S.</gpe> diplomats had opposed wording which apparently blamed the new round of clashes on an <norp>Israeli</norp> opposition leader 's visit to a shrine venerated by both sides .


The Security Council vote was unanimous , with the United States abstaining .

The <org>Security Council</org> vote was unanimous , with <gpe>the United States</gpe> abstaining .


President Clinton may travel to North Korea in an attempt to improve relations with that country .

President <person>Clinton</person> may travel to <gpe>North Korea</gpe> in an attempt to improve relations with that country .


The announcement comes after two days of talks between American and North Korean leaders in Washington .

The announcement comes after <date>two days</date> of talks between <norp>American</norp> and <norp>North Korean</norp> leaders in <gpe>Washington</gpe> .


Secretary of State Madeleine Albright has accepted an invitation to visit North Korea and meet with leader Kim Jong - il .

Secretary of <org>State</org> <person>Madeleine Albright</person> has accepted an invitation to visit <gpe>North Korea</gpe> and meet with leader <person>Kim Jong - il</person> .


She made the unexpected announcement at a dinner last night in Washington .

She made the unexpected announcement at a dinner <time>last night</time> in <gpe>Washington</gpe> .


North Korea 's top defense official hosted the event .

<gpe>North Korea 's</gpe> top defense official hosted the event .


The country is on a U.S. list of nations that sponsor terrorism .

The country is on a <gpe>U.S.</gpe> list of nations that sponsor terrorism .


The Clinton administration is trying to persuade North Korea to halt its ballistic missile program as a way it can get off the list .

The <person>Clinton</person> administration is trying to persuade <gpe>North Korea</gpe> to halt its ballistic missile program as a way it can get off the list .


There 's no word yet when Albright 's trip will take place .

There 's no word yet when <person>Albright</person> 's trip will take place .


U.S. Navy divers recovered the bodies of 6 of the 17 sailors killed in the apparent attack on the `` USS Cole '' in Aden , Yemen .

<org>U.S. Navy</org> divers recovered the bodies of <cardinal>6</cardinal> of the <cardinal>17</cardinal> sailors killed in the apparent attack on <product>the `` USS Cole ''</product> in <gpe>Aden</gpe> , <gpe>Yemen</gpe> .


Earlier today , the Pentagon had reported seven bodies were found .

<time>Earlier today</time> , the <org>Pentagon</org> had reported <cardinal>seven</cardinal> bodies were found .


The investigation into who was behind the apparent suicide attack is being headed by the New York office of the FBI .

The investigation into who was behind the apparent suicide attack is being headed by the <gpe>New York</gpe> office of the <org>FBI</org> .


Two amphibious assault ships are on the scene to offer security and logistical help in the recovery effort .

<cardinal>Two</cardinal> amphibious assault ships are on the scene to offer security and logistical help in the recovery effort .


A third ship will arrive tomorrow along with a Navy tugboat .

A <ordinal>third</ordinal> ship will arrive <date>tomorrow</date> along with a <org>Navy</org> tugboat .


28 of the 33 wounded sailors have been released from the Portsmouth Naval Hospital in Virginia , and four of the most seriously wounded sailors are flying home from Germany for additional treatment .

<cardinal>28</cardinal> of the <cardinal>33</cardinal> wounded sailors have been released from <fac>the Portsmouth Naval Hospital</fac> in <gpe>Virginia</gpe> , and <cardinal>four</cardinal> of the most seriously wounded sailors are flying home from <gpe>Germany</gpe> for additional treatment .


The FBI says its New York office will lead the agency 's investigation into the Cole bombing .

The <org>FBI</org> says its <gpe>New York</gpe> office will lead the agency 's investigation into the <product>Cole</product> bombing .


It 's the same office that 's investigated similar terrorist attacks , including those linked to ex-Saudi millionaire Osama Bin Laden .

It 's the same office that 's investigated similar terrorist attacks , including those linked to <norp>ex-Saudi</norp> millionaire <person>Osama Bin Laden</person> .


Yesterday , Afghanistan 's ruling Taliban denied Bin Laden 's involvement in the Yemeni attack .

<date>Yesterday</date> , <gpe>Afghanistan</gpe> 's ruling <org>Taliban</org> denied <person>Bin Laden 's</person> involvement in the <norp>Yemeni</norp> attack .


Bin Laden , who has been living in exile in Afghanistan , is of Yemeni descent .

<person>Bin Laden</person> , who has been living in exile in <gpe>Afghanistan</gpe> , is of <norp>Yemeni</norp> descent .