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Studies the critical events that led up to the resignation of East German Communist Party leader Erich Honecker and his replacement by Egon Krenz. Consequent peaceful revolution rather than a repressive crackdown; Future prospects of East Germany.

Discusses the announcement that the Politburo of East Germany's Communist Party plans discussions with `other political forces' concerning East Germany's future, and asks for round-table discussions on a new election law and a reform of the Constitution. No timetable; Nearly 300,000 have emigrated since June; Opposition movement young, inexperienced and fragmented.

Discusses the siege of the medieval fortress city of Dubrovnik, Yugoslavia, by the Yugoslav Army. The siege has been going on for over a month, with residents huddled in basement shelters or in catacombs below the Old Town's ramparts. The army vowed not to shell the city's medieval sector, but shells have fallen there and an old synagogue, built in 1352, has been damaged.

Tells of the ethnic warfare between Serbs and Croats in Yugoslavia's armed forces. Widespread desertions; Mutinies; Draft dodging; Army families falling apart; Divorces.

Refers to an article on page A3 (First U.S. troops arrive in Bangladesh to begin large-scale relief effort, by D. Binder) concerning the team of about 64 marines and Army Special Forces troops that arrived in Bangladesh to begin preparing for a large-scale American relief effort in the cyclone-battered country. Nearly 8,000 troops are en route to aid survivors, ferry food and clothing by helicopter, and set up water-purification centers.

Reports that the President of Serbia, Yugoslavia's largest and most powerful republic, declared today that he was defying the collective federal executive body by refusing to recognize its supreme authority.

Reports that Borisav Jovic, 62-year-old leader of Yugoslavia's eight-member presidency, resigned a few hours after his fellow members on the national executive council voted down his proposal to give the army emergency powers to intervene in rivalnationalities. He said he could not `be an accomplice in decisions that are contributing to the breakup of the country.'

Presents the obituary of Marko Nikezic, a former Foreign Minister of Yugoslavia who was considered the leading liberal politician of Serbia in the postwar era. He died in Belgrade of intestinal cancer at age 69.

Reports on Romania's first free national elections in more than 50 years. The earliest official results are expected to be issued on Tuesday, but the National Salvation Front, the group dominated by former Communists that has run Romania since the violent revolution last December, appears to be headed toward a convincing victory.

Reports on the state of excitement edged with anger and fear on the eve of the nation's first free elections in more than half a century. Expectation of a large turnout; Polls giving advantage to Ion Iliescu; National Liberation Party and the National Peasant Party; Radu Campeanu.

Discusses a series of new laws in Albania that may bring about far-reaching liberalization for the country. Freedom to travel abroad; Right to practice religion; Liberalization of its justice system; Cut in number of capital offenses.

Reports on the feelings of some West Germans toward reunification. In general, they are in favor of the move, by the are concerned about the speed in which developments are taking place. Changes in the lives of the citizens; East Germans taking away jobs and houses; More reactions.

Says that Nicolae Ceausescu, the deposed Communist President of Rumania, and his wife, were reported captured today as the army continued to fight with the dictator's security police in Bucharest and elsewhere. Ion Iliescu has been mentioned as a potential national leader. Soviet President Mikhail S. Gorbachev plans to confer with Warsaw Pact members. American citizens in Bucharest have assembled at the American Embassy.

Reports that Rumanian government forces clashed with protesters in the streets of Bucharest today as anti-Communist demonstrations spread to the country's capital. The US Embassy in Bucharest reported that at least 13 protestors had been killed,but diplomats said the demonstrators had not been dispersed. Reports of army withdrawal; State of emergency in the Timis region.

States that, after ruling Rumania as a virtual dictator for a quarter of a century, President Nicolae Ceausescu was forced from Bucharest today when angry crowds of prodemocracy demonstrators, backed by army units, took over large sections of the capital. Unclear which side has the upper hand; State security police loyal to Ceausescu; Fierce fighting; Overview.

Discusses the precedent set by the resignation of the entire leadership of East Germany's Communist Party. The disgraceful legacy of Erich Honecker; Court trials and imprisonment of some of the party's most idealistic combatants; What caused the flood that swept away the entire party leadership.

Discusses the outrage and shock of the ordinary party members in East Germany, at the extraordinary privileges accumulated by the Honecker regime, now coming to light in published accusations against top officials. Compound of 23 houses for the Communist elite, complete with swimming pool, greenhouse, maids, beauty parlor and Swedish automobiles.