The Indian Express -- General

Monday, November 24 1997

Asian nations' woes to dominate APEC meet

With South Korea joining the Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia to seek the help of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Japan's economic problems and the woeful state of the Chinese banking system, the Vancouver summit of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) will be a gloomy one. The "rescue-and-bail-out" package for South Korea may well turn out to be the international community's biggest event.

Major to advise princes on Diana's will

Former British Prime minister John Major has been named special adviser to Princes William and Harry to help them settle a "legal wrangle" over the estate left by their mother, Diana, Princess of Wales. Major who had already agreed to act as intermediary between Prince Charles and Princess Diana when their marriage ran into difficulty.

Dream fulfilled for Miss World Diana Hayden

For residents of Keshav Nagar in the Mettuguda area of Secunderabad, it was a proud moment when they learnt that the "tomboy" of their locality had become Miss World. As soon as the news of Diana Hayden being crowned in Seychelles spread, the residents burst crackers and plunged into spontaneous celebrations.

Quicktakes -- Army jawan killed in Pak border firing

Suspect held for bid to bribe cop

Passport forms going for a premium in Pune

Asian nations' woes to dominate APEC meet

Diana Hayden to use prize money to help her family and charity

Tikekar wants legislators' privileges to be codified

Pay Panel upsets scales in CRPF, judiciary

IAF infighting squeezes Army at Siachen

Govt may be on the brink, but PM's pet project is cleared

Now, AAI officers on strike

Subordinate judges paid lower salaries than court staff

Special formula racing, Go-Kart your fill of fun