Finally breaks deadlock with Palestinians over withdrawal from part of Hebron. Hours earlier, Islamic militants massacred 36 villagers south of capital, decapitating some. Foreign and Russian observers report election to have been fair and democratic. Orthodox Patriarch Pavle is at head of marchers. Violent demonstrations protest collapse of pyramid investment schemes.
Government promises to help pay back losses.
Record of Russia and other former Soviet states is found to be mixed. Narrowly wins in vote despite nine Republican defections over his admission of ethics violations. Atlantis craft launched at Cape Canaveral, Fla., with crew of six. Atlantis docks flawlessly with space station Mir. They begin five days of joint operations.