Aug 24, 2000
RAMALLAH [MENL] -- The Palestinian Authority has turned down U.S. proposalsthat the issue of Jerusalem be delayed.
RAMALLAH [MENL] -- The Palestinian Authority is organizing anti-Israelidemonstrations around the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United Nations has failed in peacekeepingoperations because of inexperienced personnel, insufficient resources andpoor planning.
Aug 25, 2000
TOKYO [MENL] -- Japan and North Korea appear to be making headway in theircurrent effort to establish diplomatic relations.