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July 18, 2002 Thursday Jamadi-ul-Awwal 7, 1423 CIA to oversee reforms in PA: US to deal only with Arafat subordinates NEW YORK, July 17: The United States, while determined to ostracise Palestinian President Yasser Arafat, will try to “empower” some of his ministers to promote its plans to streamline Palestinian security... US tells Turkey action against Iraq inevitable ANKARA, July 17: A top US defence official asserted on Wednesday Washington’s determination to oust Iraqi President Saddam Hussein as he sought support from key NATO ally Turkey, while Iraq’s neighbour... Raids on jewellery stores alarm Muslims in US LOS ANGELES, July 17: Recent raids on local jewellry stores coupled with reports that terrorism suspects are under nationwide surveillance has renewed anger and fear in Los Angeles, the second biggest... WTC memorial plans fall flat NEW YORK, July 17: Formal proposals for redeveloping the devastated site of the World Trade Center received an overwhelming thumbs down Wednesday from New York city planners, victims’ families and local... Four killed in bid to kidnap Manisha MUMBAI, July 17: Four gangsters linked to a dreaded underworld don were shot dead by police on their way to kidnap Bollywood star Manisha Koirala, police said on Wednesday.... Arafat says he will contest Jan election CAIRO, July 17: Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat confirmed on Wednesday that he would be a candidate in January’s leadership elections, throwing down a gauntlet to US President George Bush, who wants... Technology tells Hollywood titans to shoulder piracy burdens SAN FRANCISCO, July 17: High-technology and Hollywood executives came to an impasse this week over who shoulders the responsibility of keeping pirates from stealing digital movies, music and other artistic works.... Tehran says it’s ready to fight Washington TEHRAN, July 17: Iran’s national security chief said on Wednesday Tehran would defend its territory if attacked, as the nation readied for nationwide anti-US demonstrations on Friday following President George W.... Australia restricts IT immigration SYDNEY, July 17: The Australian government has changed its policy to recruit computer professionals from abroad after it was revealed that there are around 8,000 unemployed Australians in the IT industry.... South Korean doctors find ‘superbacteria’ SEOUL, July 17: South Korea’s medical world was put on alert on Wednesday as researchers spoke of superbacteria resistant to the toughest antibiotics spreading in Asia.... BSF official, 6 others killed in held state SRINAGAR, July 17: Seven more people, including a senior Indian paramilitary commander, were killed in an upsurge of violence in occupied Kashmir, officials said.... F-117 drops bomb on house in Texas WASHINGTON, July 17: An F-117 stealth fighter accidentally dropped three non-explosive 25-pound training bombs over the southwestern United States, hitting a house in one Texas town, an air force spokeswoman said... Progress being made: Bush WASHINGTON: US President George W. Bush said on Wednesday that “progress” is being made toward bringing peace to Palestinians and Israelis, pointing to the successful conversations a day earlier among members... Iraqi exiles in Iran agree to help US: Attack to overthrow Saddam TEHRAN: Iraq’s main opposition forces have begun coordinating their military efforts and would welcome US air support in their bid to topple President Saddam Hussein, according to the leaders of one... Isolated US may shelve Arafat question NEW YORK: The United States and its partners in the Middle East peace process were unable to bridge sharp differences over the next steps in resolving the conflict between the Israelis... Moroccans complain of racism in Spain MADRID: “There’s no work here for Arabs,” a 24-year old Moroccan was told by a building firm after arriving in Madrid with a work permit issued in Rabat.... Women sleep better than men: study LONDON: Women live six or seven years longer than men because they sleep more deeply, according to US scientists.... Why the Europeans ‘must’ share in America’s dirty work LONDON: The Americans were not always like this. In defence of the US’s refusal to sign on to the international criminal court (ICC), it has been argued that international tribunals are... France eyes Mideast as defence market PARIS: France is preparing to publicize with fanfare the transfer to Saudi Arabia later this month of the first of three revolutionary stealth frigates — all of which have been designed... Egypt ponders legacy of revolution CAIRO: On July 23, 1952, a group of mid-ranking military officers led by Gamal Abdel Nasser staged a coup against the Egyptian monarchy, giving birth to an era which made Egypt...

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