Africa
15 die in Nigerian bus crash, 30 arrested after herdsmen, farmers clash in Tanza, 9 killed in attacks in Algeria, newspapers report, African defense chiefs agree to withdraw troops fr, African defense chiefs sign deal on Congo withdraw, African leaders urge urgent action against AIDS, After bitter campaign, South Africans set for loca, AIDS, poverty, conflict confront Bush administrati, Albright disappointed with events in Zimbabwe, Albright supports AIDS testing at prenatal clinic
Americas
ACP group admits Cuba as member, Air force plane crashes in Mexico, killing 3, Alleged Chinese smuggler denied bail in Canada, Amnesty International welcomes Pinochet arrest ord, Argentine ex-VP condemns fruitless corruption prob, Argentine government ready to force-feed former gu, Argentine guerrillas reject early jail release, Argentine president signs decree for striking inma, Argentine reforms move forward as IMF deal nears, Argentines protest austerity measures
Asia
'Extremely dangerous' cyclone sweeps int, 'Women-only' rail cars planned for femal, 12 arrested in China fire as victims' relativ, 14-year-old boy admits killing neighbor in latest , 25 people killed when Philippine bus plunges into , 80 people drowned in ferry disaster, A world chronology of fires in discos, clubs and h, Activist says China frees Hong Kong doctor accused, Afghan foes asked to Turkmen peace talks, Afghan opposition: Taliban advance in northern pro
Asiapcf
At least 27 hurt in Japanese train collision, Malaysian PM 'planning reshuffle', Pakistani ex-prime minister Sharif exiled to Saudi, Test weather story, test wx1, Tight security follows Aceh blasts
Europe
'Claim the moment,' Clinton tells N. Iri, 'ETA link' to Spain shooting, 'Food before justice' - Kostunica, 'New era' in Serbian politics, 'Serbia's Kennedy' prepares for pow, 'Stand up for peace,' says Clinton, A Photo-album of the year 2000, Accusations fly across Serbia-Kosovo boundary, Action urged over Serbia violence, Agreement at marathon summit paves way for EU expa
Meast
'Moment of truth' for Mideast peace, 2 Palestinians reported killed, 22 Jordanians, Syrians die in bus accident, 26 dead in fiery bus collision in Saudi Arabia, 7 Palestinians, 2 Israelis dead on bloody day in M, A sad Christmas in Bethlehem, Aide to Rabin sentenced to prison for corruption, Aides to Barak and Arafat say agreement is within , Airlines prepare to resume flights to Iraq, paper , Algeria wants better ties with U.S., Albright says