Show ll f 'I I The Herald Journal Logan Utah Tuesday October 28 2003 — A5 World i In brief Sharon says Israel has no to kill Yasser Arafat plans said for JERUSALEM (AP) Prime Minister Ariel J TTT 20 nations agree to M help Iraq lower debt — Sharon the first time Monday dial Israel has naplans to kill Yasser Arafat even as he accused the Palestinian leader of continuing to orchestrate attacks on civilians Sharon delivered his assessment as Israel confirmed plans to begin providing services to eight settlement outposts in the West Bank The announcement dealt another blow to the faltering peace plan That plan known as the “road map” calls for a construction ' freeze in Israeli settlements and removal of outposts erected since 2001 Palestinians have complained that Israel is under- mining the peace plan — but have also balked at the requirement that they dismantle militant groups In an other development Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qureia said that he is making progress in talks with Islamic militants about halting fighting with Israel Sharon met with a delegation of lawmakers from die Euro-pean Parliament where hie was asked about Arafat Israel’s Cab-in- et last month decided to “remove” ArafSt at an unspecified time in response to Palestinian suicide bomb attacks prompting speculation the Palestinian leader would be expelled or assassinated “I don’t see any plans to kill him" Sharon told the lawmak--' ers while accusing Arafat of orchestrating attacks on Israelis during three years of fighting : ' : ! US-back- MORELIA Mexico (AP) — Finance officials from the European Union and 19 countries including the United States wrapped up a two-da- y meeting Monday with promises to help Iraq Iowa its debt load and restart global trade talks that collapsed last month in Cancun Officials from the Group of 20 meeting in the mountains of western Mexico were upbeat about the world economy saying in a declaration that “while risks remain a global economic recovery is under ed AP photo US pushes an away near a blast site the Baghdad suburb of Sha’ab on Monday Car bombers struck the International Red Cross headquarters and four police stations across Baghdad on Monday killing 34 people police and US military reported A Army soldier Iraqi man in way” Muslims begin Ramadan fast — JAKARTA Indonesia (AP) After waking early for pre-dawn meals and prayers millions of Muslims in Southeast Asia ‘ began the fasting month of : Ramadan on Monday amid bubbling anger at die United V States X Whereas most Muslims in the Middle East began C Ramadan on Sunday! the fast j I began a day later in Asia in L f accordance with the region’s ’ first sighting of the new moon In Asia Muslims g mixed calls for "J and peace with criticism of President Bush and his government’s occupation of Iraq “Muslims are living in a state of fear that they will become scapegoats” Vitaya P10” ' i Visetrat a leader of Thailand’s said in Bangkok George Bush continues to cook up sto- ' ties about terrorism that point a bad finger at Muslims” Teenagers in Indonesia die world’s most populous Muslim nation began the diy by parad ? ing through die streets banging cooking pots and chanting 7“ Wake uplWake up!" to ensure people won up to eat before '7 the fast began !l ! -f Red Cross among four suicide bombing targets ' BAGHDAD Iraq (AP) — Striking in rapid succession ' collaborating with US forces would-bOne captive bomber was said to cany a Syrian passport But in Washington Penta- gon officials said they believed loyalists of ousted President Saddam Hussein were responsible President Bush said insurgents had become more “desperate” because of what he said was progress in Iraq ' The tactics suggested a level of organization that US officials had doubted the resistance possessed In past weeks bombers have carried V : out heavy suicide bombings but in single strikes" Not only were Monday’s attacks coordinated they also involved disguise: the use of an Iraqi ambulance in the Red : e suicide car bombas brat on death for “collaborators” devastated the Red Cross headquarters and three police stations Monday killing three ' dozen people and wounding more than 200 in the bloodiest day in Baghdad since die start of the US occupation v From north to south in this city Of S million the explosions over a period left streetscapes of broken bodies twisted wreckage and Iraqis unnerved by an escalat-ing underground war The dead included a US soldier ' eight Iraqi policemen and at least 26 Iraqi civilians “We feel helpless when see this" said an Iraqi doctor Iraqi and US authorities in Baghdad blamed the coordi- nated quadruple blasts bn for-eign fighters intent on ' targeting those they accuse of : 45-min- : s ' - Cross attack a police car and uniform in a police station explosion The blasts which echoed the Aug 19 bombing of the UN headquarters here left the Red Cross and other aid agencies examining whether they should decrease their d presence in Iraq Medecins Sans Frontieres said er it would reduce its expatriate team in ' Baghdad Secretary of State Colin - Paris-base- seven-memb- Powell said he hoped non- government organizations contractors and the United Nations would stay in Iraq ' despite the dangers “They are ' needed Their work is needed And if they are driven out then the terrorists win” Powell said in Washington - They also discussed identi- fying and sanctioning countries that refuse to cooperate in the fight against terrorist funding though possible sanctions woe not outlined Mexican Treasury Secretary Francisco Gil Diaz said offi-cia- ls must combat the “lack of cooperation from the famous tax havens" but he didn’t name the offending countries US Treasury Secretary John Snow arrived at the meet- ing from Spain where he was able to secure at least $13 billion to help rebuild Iraq However most of the money came in the form of loans and Snow sprat much of his time in Mexico looking for pledges to restructure Iraq’s debt He said countries including France responded favorably adding he had a “clear sense of urgency to move on the ' ' V debt’ Ur': ' Snow said he believed coun- tries were “ever more'commit-te- d to pressing forward” on World Trade Organization ' talks that collapsed in Cancun r ’ THE MARKET’S UP THE MARKET’S DOWN ACCOUNT HOLDERS COULDN’T TIE SMART EASY ACCESS CHECKINS ACCOUNT PLATINHM Some people think the economy's on its way up Others aren’t so sure Thankfully Washington Mutual has something There's Never Been A Better Time For Eyewear if you can be sure of The Platinum checking account It offers Now's the time to update essentials such as eyewear Because this is our lowest price in years For a limited time you can get two complete pairs one of the best interest rates abound easy and flexible access of glasses for just $6995 a combined balance of $10000 in your Platinum Account t and a Platinum Visa Check Card Plus as lohg as you keep And we mean COMPLETE pair including a comprehensive eye exam frame and lenses At this price you may want to focus in on perfect eyesight for your entire family i and your other linked Washington Mutual deposit and loan accounts there’s no monthly Platinum Account fee All that plus you sleep like a rock every night Not a bad deal To open your Platinum AH eye care from Standard Optical quaHfies for Flexible Spending Mian checking account visit any Washington Mutual Financial Center or call SI Washington Mutual MORE RBUI INTEREST i IbSn hthITi Ukftll o J1U 1 li aa tanutllhaaaillVhi AA Amm aifjhSiiy todpmai)MWniiahMnaimbkaafdawaiw saws k wm aTSMsaimt ijs far UnrsiasaaMnt ism fat cm fat— w— a?Mh iifafa—Mi— ifbujea fara aahhfa fa Mna m pafar mI braataai far urn rfaaaSUr SIS I HI MnmUi Morpi par aw) cm irann Aommd iSiitfa wMinSjia hfa liSiHi) an ArraaflVUajkaso'tfatWncarfkafanlMMt r rnmav m na i am far hfana ( sjam na m at TDIC fanaS a SlOSaoa ha ayaanifL |