India & Pak were on brink of war -- Post
India and Pakistan were on brink of a full-scale war, possibly involving nuclear weapons, during the Kragil crisis and "the danger is far from over," the Washington Post claimed on Monday.

Pressure on India to sign CTBT
The ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) has expressed itself in favour of India and Pakistan reviving the Lahore process, besides the two exercising restraint on nuclear weapons and adhering to CTBT.

Hassan funeral gives new life to peace efforts
The funeral of King Hassan II of Morocco on Sunday provided a fertile diplomatic venue for US President Bill Clinton, who combined mourning for the fallen monarch with brief bilateral contacts with 30 to 40 world leaders.

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