`If anyone can do it, the Gujaratis can'
As rescue teams give up on life and survivors dispose of the dead, seismologists, sociologists, and historians settle down for their long haul of determining the future of the devastated region. The question uppermost in many minds: Is the region safe now?



Bush tries to mend fences with black lawmakers
President George W Bush tried to mend fences with sceptical black lawmakers on Wednesday who told him they strongly opposed John Ashcroft for attorney general and sought a commitment to electoral reform.



Israelis lose faith in flip-flopping Barak
Prime Minister Ehud Barak was known in the military for his navigation abilities but a failure to use those skills while at Israel's helm seems likely to lead him to a resounding defeat in next week's election.



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