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Reports on U.S. President George W. Bush and his visit to the U.S. military base at Camp LeJeune, North Carolina. Encouragement from Bush in his speech to U.S. Marines; Efforts by Bush in a private meeting to comfort the families of five marines killed in action; Belief by Bush and his staff that the U.S. would defeat the Iraqi government.

Says that Yasir Arafat, chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), arrived in Cairo to wrestle with remaining differences on a draft agreement for limited Palestinian self-rule in the occupied territories. He is all but assured that no Arab government will stand in the way of his peace accord with Israel. The six wealthy Arab oil governments of the Persian Gulf have endorsed the deal.

Reports that a senior Jordanian Cabinet minister said that his government is ready to accept the broad outline of a future peace treaty with Israel once the Palestinians and the Israelis sign their own accord on limited Palestinian self-rule in the occupied territories. What each side wants; Waiting for the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO).

Tells how the end of the Cold War is affecting Britain's secret services, which have always been, in real life, the most reclusive and monkish of the Western intelligence agencies, a closed and secret society of faceless bureaucrats toiling from drab and unmarked office buildings in deepest London. Actions of chief of MI5, Stella Rimington, 58; Public announcement by Prime Minister John Major of the identity of Rimington and Sir Colin McColl, chief of MI6; Additional information.

Refers to an article on page A6 (Wounded and sick Bosnians land in London) concerning the medical airlift that took 21 seriously ill and injured people from Sarajevo to London for treatment. The airlift was derided by a United Nations doctor in Bosnia as a `show.'

Describes a few of the 600 rooms in Buckingham Palace, now open to the public. The private quarters take up barely a quarter of the space, another quarter is used by courtiers and office workers, and the remainder contains state rooms, galleries and ballrooms. The Throne Room; The Blue Drawing Room; The picture gallery.

Comments on the Channel swimmers--the relay teams and those who try to go it alone in the 21.5 miles of 62-degree water. The relay teams are usually successful, but only 426 of the 4,318 who have attempted a solo crossing have made it, and three have died trying. The hazards; Records.

Reveals that teachers in all but a handful of Britain's 4,400 secondary schools boycotted the June national examination designed to measure the five-year-old national curriculum on the grounds it bore little relationship to what is actually taught in the classroom. Example of Fred Close, Quintin Kynaston secondary school, London; Widespread acceptance of the curriculum's overall ambition; Growing divide between government and educators; Details.

Speculates that the growing numbers of people in Damascus who are saying openly that peace with Israel is coming are a clear measure of the degree to which the popular mood and economic reality are shifting within Syria, which has long been the most hostile to Israel of the front-line Arab countries. Reflection of optimism, especially among wealthier, more Western-oriented business people; Strong resurgence in the economy; Little flexibility at talks; No political liberalization.

Reports that, in spite of the Croats' and Muslims' agreement to muzzle weapons, open roads and free civilians, 1,500 men, women and children--mostly Muslims--remained crowded inside a former military base in Bosnia and Herzegovina while United Nations and relief agencies pressed the captors for their release. Balkan update.

Says that Queen Elizabeth II of Britain will throw open the doors of Buckingham Palace in London and charge tourists the equivalent of about $12.50 apiece to tour her state apartments and picture gallery. The queen's determination to relieve taxpayers of the burden of paying for repairs at the castle, which was badly damaged by fire last fall; Growing openness of the royal family.

Presents a special report on Lithuania's backslide. Discusses inflation, politics, privatization, culture and the economy. President Algirdas Brazauskas, 60, and his efforts to appear as a conciliator and a healer.

Reports on the voting in the Parliament of Norway on their joining the European Union. Differences among politicians on the issue; Arguments of supporters and opposers of membership; Indication of opinion polls on the issue.

Reports on the problems faced by the English capital London regarding traffic, old buildings and bad roads. Details of the tilting of Big Ben, the sinking of many buildings and the near collapse of Westminster Bridge; Effect of the absence of a central, elected government to maintain London.

Comments on the divided stand of the Swedes on the issue of Sweden joining the European Union. Details of the same; Results of public opinion polls on the issue; Stand of the Swedish Government on the issue.

Discusses the provisions of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Bill approved by the British Parliament. Critics of the bill. INSET: Speak now, or ...

Comments on the resurgence of agriculture industry in Syria since 1970's. Details of the same; Reasons for revival of agriculture in Syria; Syrian Government's efforts in provision of irrigation methods; Prospects of foreign investment in the industry; Comments of Syrian Ministry of Agriculture on revival of the industry; Farmers' accounts of the boom.

Reports on the reaction of Syrians on peace with Israel. Views of Dr. Suheil Zakkar a prominent historian, on the perception of Israel as a neighbor; Reaction of the people in Damascus to the demand of President Hafez el-Assad for return of the Golan Heights by Israel; Economic liberalization of the Assad Government; Views of a former university professor on changes in Syria.

Reports on the curiosity of Syrian people to watch the visiting President Bill Clinton over television.

Comments on arrival of United States President Bill Clinton at Cairo, Egypt on October 25, 1994. Reasons for Clinton's trip to Mideast; Account of welcome; Clinton's stand on Mideast peace process.

Reports celebration of 25th anniversary of British broadcast debut of `Monty Python' produced in 1969 by Michael Palin and five other members; Impact on film and television comedy in book `The life of Python' by George Perry; Inclusion of adjective Pythonesque in Oxford English Dictionary; The film `Monty Python and the Holy Grail'; Palin's films; Terry Jones and Python video game by Cambridge company.

Reports on the proposal of recycling of City of London Cemetery oldest graves by burying new bodies atop the old. Skepticism over support of Conservative Government for such a proposal; Availability of other options.

Focuses upon the House of Commons report on the expenses of Buckingham Palace. Details of report; Reactions to the report; Possible legal action by Buckingham Palace.

Focuses on moderating effects of prosperity in Belfast on Catholic nationalism. Effects of emergence of a prosperous Catholic middle class on socio-political milieu of Belfast; Details of policies promoting Catholics' interests; Ground realities of Catholics' economic backwardness.

Deals with the impact of Irish Republican Army's announcement of cease-fire on residents of Catholic Andersontown in West Belfast. Sentiments of Andersontown residents.

Provides information on restoration of buildings and works of art in England.

Examines the implications of the killing of a Roman Catholic in Belfast, Northern Ireland during peace process. Responsibility of killing by Ulster Freedom Fighters; Views of Gerry Adams, head of the Sinn Fein, political arm of Irish Republican Army (IRA) and Rev. Roy Magee, Presbyterian pastor on the killing; Attitude of British government; Views of analysts on status quo in Northern Ireland; Employment among Protestants.

Discusses events in Northern Ireland after cease-fire declaration by Irish Republican Army. Vigilance by security forces; Expressions of relief in Catholic Bogside area; Apprehension in Protestant areas; Suspicion of deal by London; Rise of Protestant militant groups like Ulster Freedom Fighters and Ulster Volunteers; Public demonstrations for withdrawal of British Army.

Refers to an article on page 8 in section 5 of this issue (Tacky, wonderful Blackpool) describing the British resort of Blackpool beside the Irish Sea. Popularity of the spot for its fish and chips, bingo and roller coasters, in spite of the cold weather; Centenary celebration of Blackpool Tower; Tourist information.

Discusses recent criticisms brought against the health care system in Britain. Observations regarding the National Health Service; Overview of various kinds of statistical data; Diagnosis practices.

Describes Britain's celebrations to commemorate the 50th anniversary of D-Day. Swing music; Dancing; Fond remembrances of the friendly occupiers, the Yanks; The boon to business.

Reports that Defense Minister Pavel Grachev of Russia brought assurances to North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) ministers from President Boris N. Yeltsin that Moscow would join the alliance's Partnership for Peace, the program intended to forge closer ties between NATO and its former Warsaw Pact enemies. But he did not say when Russia would sign, and he cautioned that Moscow would put forward its own `more comprehensive' plan on ways it intended to cooperate with NATO.

Refers to an article on page 6 (England and France, now a train trip) concerning the opening of the Channel Tunnel connecting the two countries. The inaugural trip of Queen Elizabeth II of Britain and President Francois Mitterrand of France in the queen's Rolls-Royce; Advantages of the tunnel; The financial nightmare.

Says that rebel soldiers broke through government defenses and entered the Rwandan capital of Kigali. Reports that Cabinet ministers fled; Rebel troops waiting for the evacuation to be completed before launching an all-out assault; Background of the trouble; The nation at a glance.

Refers to an article on page A6 (Refugee missionaries from Rwanda speak of their terror, grief and guilt) concerning the terrible conditions that exist in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, where victims of tribal warfare were lying everywhere, hacked to death with machetes. Evacuation of foreigners; Looting; Casualties. (Related article on page A6: Rwandan rebels reported closing in on capital.)

Reports that the Rwandan capital of Kigali was convulsed by a second straight day of bloodletting and horror, as rival tribal factions waged vicious street battles for control of the city. Death toll in the thousands; United States, Belgium and France discussing steps to begin evacuating their citizens; More troops needed by United Nations in order to secure the airport and undertake evacuation. (Related article on page 6: U.S. orders Americans out.)

Says that one day after President Juvenal Habyarimana of Rwanda was killed in a plane crash with President Cyprien Ntaryamira of Burundi, the Rwandan capital of Kigali dissolved into terror and chaos as disparate Army and police forces went on a rampage, reportedly killing the country's interim Prime Minister Agathe Uwilingiyimana and at least ten Belgian peacekeeping soldiers.

Discusses the high incidence of stolen cars in England and Wales. Drivers there are almost twice as likely as those in the United States to have their cars stolen. Car security and antitheft technology; Thieves one jump ahead; Cars stolen to order; Insurance premiums up; The `Mad Max' syndrome.

Reports that the siege of Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina may finally be drawing to an end after more than nine months of relentless bombardment. The devastation in the city; The death toll; People trapped in the Muslim half of the city, without water or electricity; Question of why the bombardment stopped.

Reports that Bosnia's warring Muslims and Croats agreed to a cease-fire aimed at restoring peace and order to wide areas of central and southern Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Mostar siege; Growing international pressure.

Refers to an article on page 8 (Lillehammer's moment in the twilight) concerning the XXVII Winter Olympiad which opens in Lillehammer, Norway on February 12, 1994, at 4 pm. More than 100,000 people a day are expected to flood into this Nordic resort. Tickets still available; Sites of individual events; History of the town; The short days; Dressing for the weather; Getting there; Where to eat; Accommodations in Oslo.

Discusses the ethical debate among doctors and politicians resulting from the birth of twins to a 59-year-old woman in a London hospital. How the birth was arranged; Concern that in-vitro fertilization for post-menopausal women might grow as the procedure becomes more common; Question of whether there should be an age limit for women receiving fertility treatments.

Presents a report on some of the neighboring places of Chicago that provides the best restaurants and clubs as it represents a mixture of ethnic, racial and working class communities. Brief on some of the hotels and the menu offered by them. INSET: From big steaks to tiny sundaes, by W.E.S..

Reports the effort of magistrate Donald Coombe of Camberwell, London, England to discipline juvenile delinquents and teach them manners. Narration of the approach of Coombe; Crime rate of juvenile delinquency; Policy of the British Prime Minister John Major on the issue.

Reports on the rise in crime in Britain. Details on the efforts of Scotland Yard to tackle the problem; Need to arm more officers with guns due to the increase in crime; Reactions of police officers on the use of guns.

Profiles two football players of the team Manchester United of England, Eric Cantona and Andy Cole. Relation of Cantona and Cole with the fans; Information about the incidents involving Cantona and Cole; Steps taken by the authorities to improve the football games at stadiums; Information about the fees paid to the football players.

Reports on a campaign in Britain for the release of a paratrooper, Pvt. Lee Clegg, who has been charged with the killing of a teenager in Northern Ireland while on duty. Details of the incident; Views of various prominent British citizens on the issue.

Reports on the concern in the British Parliament over the impact of stage hypnotists over their victims. Cases of mishaps with victims; Establishment of an organization `Campaign Against Stage Hypnotism,' by a victim's mother; Comments of Colin Pickthall, member of the Labor Party; Popularity of the show on television, theaters and clubs.