The Indian Express -- General

Wednesday, December 03 1997

US, Europe begin talks on global warming

Europe and the United States, locked in a battle over how to impose legally-binding cuts on greenhouse emissions, entered global talks yesterday. The two powers looked forward to the arrival of US Vice President Al Gore to help budge entrenched positions.

Annan for more oil flow from Iraq

United Secretary General Kofi Annan has urged the Security Council to allow Iraq to sell higher quantity of oil to enable it to buy more food and medicines, admitting that the present amount has failed to alleviate the sufferings of the Iraqis.

Winnie Mandela may escape punishment

On the sixth day of hearings into activities of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela's former bodyguards South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission yesterday heard more confusing testimony by witnesses contradicting earlier statements. It is highly unlikely that Winnie Mandela will be the subject of further investigations or have to fear prosecution.

INS members on wage board for scribes

61 massacred in Bihar as Ranvir Sena goes on killing spree

Leghari quits in protest

Annan for more oil flow from Iraq

US, Europe begin talks on global warming

Military panel for cut in US defence budget

Quicktakes -- 59 killed in Siberian mine explosion

World Vignettes -- Di's face to launch a thousand trades

Caution

Bangla peace accord to help speed up Chakma repatriation

SC raps Rajasthan HC judge for comments on CJ

Winnie Mandela may escape punishment