Top West African officials flew into Liberia's embattled capitalFriday to press the country's president to cede power afterpeacekeepers arrive, but Charles Taylor kept them waiting by headingto a southern war zone, then said he will meet with them today. Hourslater, the UN Security Council authorized a security force tomaintain order after Taylor steps down.
Bomb destroys Russian hospital
A suicide bomber rammed a truck packed with explosives through thegates of a military hospital near Chechnya where dozens of Russiantroops were recuperating Friday. Official reports on the death tollranged from 22 to 35. At least 76 others were wounded in the attack,the latest in an upsurge of suicide bombings that have killed morethan 100 people since May. Russian authorities suspected Chechnya'sseparatist rebels in the attack.
Blair sets Labor record
After six years and 93 days in office, Tony Blair will notch thelongest continuous service by a Labor Party prime minister today.
Fake fat warning to disappear
Snacks made with the fake fat olestra no longer will have to bearthe unappetizing label that warned they might cause cramps anddiarrhea. The Food and Drug Administration lifted the warning Friday,concluding that if the zero-calorie fat substitute has any stomach-troubling effect, it's mild and rare.
Archdiocese to pay $25.7 million
A judge approved a $25.7 million settlement Friday from theArchdiocese of Louisville to 243 people sexually abused by itspriests and employees.
Infant car seats recalled
Graco Children's Products said Friday it is extending itsvoluntary recall of the SnugRide infant car seat, begun in March. Tofind out which car seats are included, go to www.gracobaby.com orcall (800) 345-4109.
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