The Indian Express -- General

Sunday, November 23 1997

Russia calls for closure of Iraq nuclear file

Russia called on the United Nations to certify that Iraq no longer had a nuclear capability as a first step towards the lifting of seven-year-old sanctions. The move came after a closed-door emergency meeting of the UN Special Commission (UNSCOM) called to discuss possible changes in the UN arms inspections in Iraq.

Suharto, Mandela discuss East Timor issue

Visiting Indonesian President Eduardo Suharto and his South African counterpart Nelson Mandela have discussed the East Timor issue but agreed not to issue any statement on Indonesia's 27th province. Suharto and his entourage arrived in Cape Town for a two-day visit to Namibia.

Columbia shuttle satellite develops trouble

A satellite released by the space shuttle Columbia to study the sun spun out of control after its navigational system failed, NASA said. The Columbia's six-member crew released the Spartan satellite following a one-day delay, but the satellite's automatic navigation system failed to point the craft toward the sun.

IA changes winter flight schedule

Jeevan Dayee gets off the ground

Low-key start for Mumbai film fete

Service tax may spur traders on to strike

Mumbai scan -- Ace Gawli shooter held

Lower courts to officially speak Marathi

Dock workers union stir

Salman and his sea of problems, now faces the fatwa within

Men from Gujral's charmed circle to oversee DD, AIR autonomy

Quicktakes -- Nariman ire over charges against judge

Anjana case charge-sheet

Statescape -- Bhagalpur SP, DSP suspended in assault case