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October 16, 2000

Barak-Arafat talks inspire little hope
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Hezbollah claims to have seized a fourth Israeli as few seem to believe today's talks will result in anything more than a short-term solution.
Susan Taylor Martin
Arab eyes turning to ex-USF professor
JERUSALEM -- After his 1995 departure from the University of South Florida caused a furor that has yet to fully abate, not much was heard from, or about, Ramadan Abdullah Shallah.

Sara Fritz
Bush, Gore differ on U.S. military's role abroad

WASHINGTON -- After last week's debate between Al Gore and George Bush, some commentators thought they had expressed similar views on the question of when the United States should rely on military intervention to settle foreign disputes.

The battle for second place
These nominees for vice president are cool and hot: a man in charge and a man impassioned.

Congress takes stock of Colombia's war on cocaine
Critics say the Clinton administration's policy is slow and ineffective. Plan supporters call for more time and money.

National briefs
Astronauts whoop as they work on station

World briefs
Ebola virus blamed for 34 deaths in Uganda

Balance in Senate could hinge on Lieberman
Democrats may not be able to win a majority if the senator becomes vice president and a Republican takes his seat.

Sailors bail water after 'Cole' bulkhead bursts
U.S. halts refueling in Yemen until investigators find out whether lax security there contributed to a bomb attack.  

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