A war of words rage among Koreas, US sends N-subs, planes
Military tensions over a Yellow Sea border row boiled over yesterday as the United States ordered warships and planes to back up South Korea amid angry protests by the communist North.

US Democrats ask Pakistan forces to quit
Four top Democratic Congressmen in the United States have asked Pakistan to withdraw its troops from across the Line of Control in Kargil sector and warned that the situation could get out of hand.

Bore Gore digs moral ground
US vice-president Al Gore kicked off his White House bid for 2000 on Wednesday with an impassioned pledge to set a moral example for the country.

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