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Show The Salt Lake Tribune NATION/WORLD McVeigh Defense to Slam Credibility of Evidence Yemen Election Tests Mettle Of Fragile Fledgling Democracy THE ASSOCIATED PRESS SAN‘A, Yemen — Convoys of Al5 Sunday, April 27, 1997 THE ASSOCIATED PRESS that has held elections for a parliament, but women are disenfranchised and only a fraction rorists were missing, the alibi was of men havethe right to vote. glossed over and the FBI's crime DENVER — Theforeign ter- “Look at the democracy lab troubles were dismissed with a biting comment. down a wall that partially thy McVeigh’s lead attorney promised jurors a scrappy de- obseures the jury from courtroom spectators. He Supporters of the ruling General People’s Congress and its prosecution theories and chal- also refused news media bids for more information Jones dispensed dates, places and on the jurors, but delayed ruling on challenges to a strict gag order on law- fense designed to poke holes in lenge witness credibility. In often tedious detail, Stephen Party, passed out leaflets, car- Saas refused Saturday te tear In his opening statement, Timokey test of the region’s only fullfledged democracy. es foe, the Islamic Islah Tied flags and even danced with traditional daggers in anticipation of the vote for a new 301memberparliament. The election today comes three years after a civil war almost tore apart the troubled union in 1990 of the conservative, traditional north and the socialist south. More than a fight over issues, many Yemenis names. It was a contrast from the flamboyant Jones of pretrial days, who often used pithy parties. ‘Abdulizh Saleh'sCote is dication of whether democracy has taken root in the region’s bleak landscape. Kuwaitis the only other country on the Arabian Peninsula phrases to spin theories about McVeigh’s innocence, including one that foreign terrorists were responsible for the Oklahoma putting forth 232 candidates,ineluding the Peoieats eldest of them women. The Socialist Party has boycotted the vote, saying the results have already been determined by the ruling party. McVeigh faces the death penalty if convicted of murder and conspiracy in the bombing that killed 168 people. Associated Press A boy takes cover from the rain in his mother's clothing at a Saturday meeting of the Isiamic Islah Party in Sana‘a, Ye- Prosecutors allege he methodically planned the bombing for more than half a year to aimee men, where parliamentary elections will take place today. dian compound near Waco. Ter. as. Iraqis Begin Week of Lavish Festivities for Birthday Boy Saddam THE ASSOCIATED PRESS AMMAN, Jordan — Banners pledging loyalty to Saddam Hussein festooned Baghdad oa Saturday as Iraq began week-long festivities marking its leader's 60th birthday and his firm grip on power. Saddam's birthday celebrations are an annual event, but this year’s festivities seem unusually |lavish. grinding oe caused by the U.N. economic against Iraq after Saddam ordered his troops into Kuwait in 1990, Saddam's rule is not seriously chal- lenged and he is becoming bolder in defying US.efforts to isolate his regime. “Saddam still enjoys absolute power,” said Labib Kamhawi, a professorat the University of Jordan. “His regime is intact and he is now stronger than ever.” Life-size portraits of Saddam and Iraqi adorned major intersections in Baghdad where street rallies and river processions be- gan the celebrations. Muchof the prosecution's case is circumstantial, with the excep- ent stages of Saddam'slife will be unveiled in Baghdad and other main cities. Saddam's regime may be benefiting from the relief some Iraqis feel following an easing of economic sanctions. In December, Iraq, began pumping $2 billion in oil as part of a six-month oil-for-food deal with the United Nations aimed at reducing malnutrition caused by the sanctions. At least 60 yachts equipped with powerful engines imported from Turkey will take part Gea proceedon is the stiprs fiver wo mark Saddam's birthday, which is Monday. More than 20 gold-plated statues depicting differ- The prospects of lucrative oil deals follow- ing amty overall lifting of the sanctions have lured businessmen back to Baghdad,and Iraq has negotiated oil contracts with Russia, China and France. tion of Michael Fortier MeVeigh’s former Army buddy, who will testify that he knewin advance of McVeigh’s plans to bomb the federal building Meanwhile, Jones’ only refer- where he was moving. “There is evidence that McVeigh had spenta lotoftime in Arkansas over the years and had gone over there to look for real Czech help. On Saturday, John Paui If warned residents of this former communist nation of the moral Pitfalls their new freedom holds. “You are living in a situation that, under certain aspects,is like the situation of the first Christians,” he told young people at a Saturday Mass in the main square of this town 60 miles east of Prague. “The world around them did not know the Gospel. But they did not lose their way,” he said, as a light drizzle fell over the estimated 140,000 worshipers and spec- tators. “You,too, be like them!” Later Saturday, John Paul met with President Vaclav Havel and his wife at the Prague Castle presidential A television station reported that police detained a man with a Elizabeth Arden introduces the uplifting breakthrough for firmer, youngerlooking skin. New Ceramide Firm Lift intensive Lotion for Face and Throat Theall-in-one firming treatment that helps your skin fight the effects of time. 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Based on the time and detail in Jones’ opening statements, these likely will be the most important issues for the defense § The defense will portray For- ees of committing “forensic pros- Republic — Eight years ago, the Few here know much aboutSt Adalbert, who brought Christianity to pagan Slavs and is the most venerated saint in Bohemia. Even believers like nurse Pavla estate in western Arkansas Jones said ence to an alibi was repeating THE ASSOCIATED PRESS KRALOVE, The motions were presented by an attorney on behalf of more than 70 news organizations. whoarrested him — McVeigh was what McVeigh told the trooper Freedom Holds Pitfalis, Pope Tells Czechs HRADEC yers City federal building bombing. see the vote as an importantin- eerTE @ Other Matters The judge in the Oklahoma City bombing case " more, you'll receive a gitt of essentials in great go-ev A $50 value six beauty Suggested retail pace 2 customer, while supplies Lan ©1997 Elizabeth Arden ( Sur SHOP ALL STORES WEDNESDAY 9 A.m.-9 PM. Ant INDAY THRO C4 SATURDAY 10 AMD Bn, ( D in THE U.S., 1-800-759-6666 ELSEWHERE in U OrDiR BY PHONE in Saur Lat, 579- setts 8 Visit us on the Internet at www.zcmi.com doubts about a mechanic who identified McVeigh as the man who rented the truck from Elliott’s Body Shop in Junction City, Kan |