The euro reaches a new record high against the United States dollar, valued at more than $1.30. Concerns over the U.S.trade deficit, the $427 billion budget deficit and $166 billion current account deficit are thought to be behind the dollar's recent losses. (BBC)(BBC)
The trial of the suspected Frenchserial killerÉmile Louis proceeds, as the Yonneassize court transports itself to the location where the bodies of two victims were found under Louis' indications.
Muslim cleric Mufti Taissir Dayut Tamimi, a close personal friend of Arafat, flies to Paris to attend to Arafat's spiritual needs. Aides deny reports that Arafat will be taken off life support. (National Post {Canada})(BBC)
A Dutch police squad comes under a grenade attack, injuring 3 policemen, following an antiterrorist raid on a house in The Hague. The area's airspace is closed as a precaution. Two arrests have been made.(BBC)(Reuters)
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