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- NEPAL - MAOIST REBELS Voice of America 19 February 2000 -- In the Himalayan mountain kingdom of Nepal, authorities say suspected Maoist rebels killed 15 policemen and injured 16 others Saturday.
- MEXICO ATTACK Voice of America 19 February 2000 -- Mexico's military has reported an armed clash with guerrillas in the western state of Guerrero that left at least two guerrillas dead.
- EGYPT/LEBANON Voice of America 19 February 2000 -- President Mubarak and Lebanese President Emile Lahoud issued a joint statement after their talks condemning the recent Israeli air strikes on Lebanon and declaring their support for Hezbollah guerrillas in southern Lebanon.
- TURKEY/KURDS Voice of America 19 February 2000 -- Two Kurdish mayors were arrested Saturday over their alleged links to the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party also known as the PKK.
- RUSSIA/CHECHNYA Voice of America 19 February 2000 -- Chechen rebels have shot down a Russian helicopter, killing 15 soldiers. The incident occurred during a massive Russian air assault on rebel positions in Chechnya's southern mountains.
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