Russians resume assault on Grozny
Russian defence minister Marshal Igor Sergeev has disclosed here that Russain soldiers, aided by local militia, have resumed military operations to take full control of the Chechen capital Grozny.



Israelis step up opposition to Golan pullout; talks fail to make headway
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak's coalition partners today joined a chorus of domestic opposition to a possible withdrawal from the Golan Heights under a future peace treaty with Syria.



Ex-Osama aide held for US embassy bombings
An American citizen, who allegedly once served as personal secretary to Saudi dissident Osama bin Laden, was ordered held without bail on charges that he was part of the conspiracy behind the 1998 embassy bombings in Africa.



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