Sorry Monica, says a teary Clinton
Eyes glistening with tears, voice soft and heavy with emotion, President Bill Clinton on Friday said his spirit is broken by the sex scandal and sought forgiveness from his country and family for his transgressions, while the US Congress began the constitutional process that could lead to his impeachment and removal from office. For the first time, Clinton also sought forgiveness from Monica Lewinsky.

Duma confirms Primakov as Russia Premier
The State Duma confirmed Yevgeny Primakov as new Prime Minister of Russia with 315 Deputies voting in his favour. A total of 63 Deputies voted against Primakov, who was nominated by President Boris Yeltsin to break a tense standoff with the Communist-dominated Lower House of Parliament.

UN demands urgent inquiry into diplomats killing
Tension is building up on the Afghanistan-Iran border with the United Nations Security Council demanding an ``urgent'' inquiry into the circumstances that led to the killing of nine Iranian diplomats by the Taliban militia.

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