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Show r AI2 THE DAILY HERALD, Provo, Utah. Sunday, January 24. 1999 Czftornational monitors ivin reloaco Later, an ethnic Albanian human rights group announced that nine Kosovo Liberation Army rebels captured last month near the Albanian border were freed by Yugoslav authorities. The director of the Albanian-ruCommittee for the Defense of Human Rights and Freedoms in the central town of Srbica, Murat Musliu, said the Kosovo Liberation Army guerrillas were handed over to international peace monitors. The for Organization ROBERT H.REID lyAssociated Press Writet rSISTINA, Yugoslavia iMcmational monitors won the idcaw Saturday of five Serb ovShms and reportedly nine ethnic Albanian rebels as well in a W lo defuse tensions and revive Security and Cooperation in Europe refused to comment on the reported release of the rebels, but did not deny it. On Jan. 8, the rebels seized soldiers about 25 miles northwest of Pristina to bargain for the release of the fighters. The rebels freed the eight soldiers Jan. 13, claiming U.S. and European diplomats had promised to work for release of the guerrillas. The KLA said the deadline for the release of the nine fighters passed Friday. Any simultaneous release of n Kioto's flagging peace process. The Serb civilians, three me and two women, were handed over to the Kosovo Verification Mission about sundown, according to American monitor Mike Philips. civilians in Kosovo off SgitHj the two groups represents a pressure, Yugoslav President some with helmets and antiSlobodan Milosevic froze the tank weapons, manned trenchvictory by international moni- tors seeking to reduce tensions, which rose dramatically in Kosovo after the Jan. 15 massacre of 45 ethnic Albanians in the southern village of Racak. William the Walker, American head of the verification mission, accused Serb police of the Jan. 15 massacre. The government claimed the victims were rebels who died in battle, and officials ordered Walker out of the country. Under intense international order expulsion Friday, enabling Walker to stay. Nevertheless, there were few signs Saturday that tensions were easing. In the Podujevo area, about 20 miles north of the provincial capital of Pristina, Yugoslav tanks and troops remained Saturday at positions they took after eight Yugoslav army soldiers were kidnapped Jan. 8. KLA rebels, wearing German-madfatigues and e T7 r - " r in, am li tir nfcmr-- m ,in mMi es as close as a half-mil- e away. Rebels told reporters they fear the Yugoslav army is preparing to move against KLA strongholds in the Podujevo area. to Speaking reporters Saturday as he began a tour of the province, Walker said there was "a good bit of military activity" meaning troop movements and deployments on both sides despite international pressure to stop the violence. Netanyahu fires defense minister for moving into i rival party spot 50 OFF HOW Ml Selected Dresses Girls' NOW s40 50 6 Flannel Shirts 7-- 1 Boys' Boys' OFF 13 $4 10 Men's Coats $ KNIT TUNICS 50 $ OFF 'hf h J ' $98 I M & York Twill Pants 16 Casual Woven Shirts Misses', Petites' and Women's World. mi Monday's vote. Mordechai was the most Dillard's Exclusive Men's Roundtree &York Famous Maker Casual Sportswear nt 20 Men's Roundtree If $ 12 Dillard's Exclusive Men's Roundtree &York Knit Henley Men's Doc Marten Boot 11 fr p Women's Doc Marten Boot 50 vi j OFF Entire Stock of Men's Sweaters Does not include Collection Merchandise. W m. i 0it w to r-.- w m w s mam . er a j.va w v.. .VW- -t 50 m ..i J SjCSO Men's Oak Creek Knit Shirt with Pocket Women's Doc Marten Shoe TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) With a barrage of bitter accusations, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday fired his defense minister after he emerged as a possible rival in upcoming elections. Yitzhak Mordechai had conducted negotiations with a new centrist party and was promised the top slot if he left the ruling Likud Party. His departure is seen as a blow to Netanyahu's chances for May 17. offered said he Netanyahu the defense post to his former mentor, Moshe Arens, who is challenging the prime minister for leadership of the Likud. The primaries are to be held Monday. Arens, 73, who served as defense minister in a previous Likud government, said he would consider the offer after Dillard's Exclusive MATCHING PANTS 50 OFF Does not include Collection Merchandise. Bechamel Sportswear : li 8-- 20 50 Famous Maker Logo Sweatshirts $4050 - Barn Coats 0 Class Club Rugby Shirts Boys' Flannel Shirts 8-- 20 8-2- By SARI BASHI Associated Press Writer NOW M4 N0VM1 Cashmere Sweaters 100 S2750 pop- ular minister in Netanyahu's government, and surveys have indicated he would beat Netanyahu in the race for prime minister. As leader of the centrist party, Mordechai, who is of Kurdish ancestry, would appeal to voters with family origins in the Arab world a mainstay of Likud support. He was seen as the strongest proponent for the the with peace process Palestinians in Netanyahu's government. The two men traded bitter accusations Saturday night. claimed Netanyahu Mordechai was being driven by while ambition, personal Mordechai said Netanyahu was lying and unworthy of being the leader of the Israeli people. In a hastily arranged news conference after briefing Likud ministers of his decision, Netanyahu read from a letter he had sent Mordechai that claimed the minister had conducted simultaneous negotiations with him and the centrist party. Netanyahu said Mordechai demanded assurances he would be named defense minister in the next Likud government and turned to the centrist party when Netanyahu refused to make such a promise. "In recent days and weeks, I have seen that your personal ambition is stronger than any-thing else," Netanyahu said. At the time of Netanyahu's ; 0 NOWMO OFF Girls' Copper Key Selected Women's Shoes 50 NOWM250 Twill Uniform Cartoon Pillow Buddies Jumper 25 NOW M5 OFF Selected Men's Shoes Girls' 7-- 16 OFF Ralph Lauren Towels Bath, 9.75 Hand, 7.50 Wash, 3.75 Fleece lined Coat announcement, Mordechai was meeting in his home with the of the new centrist party, including former army chief Amnon to discuss the group's platform. Lipkin-Shaha- Mordechai responded sharply; "The prime minister sent me a letter full of lies, slander and inaccuracies that are appropriate for a petty politician," Mordechai said, shaking with anger. "I'm sorry to say that the prime minister is no longer worthy of my personal support or, I suppose, the support of the Israeli people," Mordechai said. "Israel deserves a better leader-- , I; ship." In an apparent reference to the suspended peace process with the Palestinians,, Mordechai said: "Netanyahu chose t6 endanger everything we achieved because of his political , merchandise is not included. Selection varies by store. Limited to stock on hand. Basic, Sorry, we cannot accept phone or mail orders on clearance merchandise. non-season- al Provo at Provo Towne Centre. Call and Sunday Shop We welcome your Dillard Credit Card, The American Express Card, Diners Club International, Mastercard, Visa and the Discover Card. Monday-Saturda- y 10--i 12- - in 852-300- ' objectives." Netanyahu had suspended the Wye River peace agreement last month, citing violations by . ; the Palestinians. , , POOR |
