Thursday, February 11, 1999
Cracks appear in Jordan royal family
The man who spent his life preparing to sit on the Hashemite throne was absent when the new monarch began greeting his subjects.The death of King Hussein did more than shake up his nation. It rattled the royal family to the core.
Resign or be condemned: Hobson's choice recalled
Ousted Malaysian deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim told his corruption trial on Wednesday that Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad gave him an `ultimatum' last year to resign or face charges for various offences.
Finally, hopes find a release in East Timor
East Timor rebel leader Xanana Gusmao, transferred on Wednesday from a jail cell to de facto house arrest, said he would work from there for independence for the territory.
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