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in Nazi Germany could be eligible for financial compensation. Survivors will have to meet very specific criteria...so far, about 250 people have applied for redress from the German government. The last day to file a claim with the U.S. Justice Department is February 23rd.

will go on strike at the end of this week. Their union, the Allied Pilots Association, and company management are engaged in 'super-mediation,' in an attempt to avert a strike early Saturday. At issue are pay increases and the question of which pilots will fly a new generation of regional jet aircraft.

two-week long military offensive against rebels along its eastern border. Despite additional troops, as well as helicopters and fighter planes, Zaire's army has been unable to dislodge Tutsi-dominated insurgents, who control a 400-mile long strip of Zairean territory.

the city of New York has sold a public television station. Dow Jones and ITT bought WNYC for more than $200 million. Now cities and stations around the country are considering similiar sales as a way to raise quick cash.

in deciding whether to recertify Mexico's cooperation in the war against drugs. Mexico's top drug enforcement official was fired last week for possibly accepting bribes from a drug cartel. Despite the detention and dismissal of General Jesus Gutierrez Rebollo, the U.S. is expected to approve Mexico's recertification.

to reconsider its use of economic sanctions against Iran. Some foreign policy experts say that after years of trying to isolate Iran, it might be time to try a different approach. The Council on Foreign Relations is reviewing U.S. policy toward Tehran.

across the continent as car workers protest Renault's decision to shut down a plant in Belgium cutting 3,000 one-hundred jobs. He examines how politicians are trying to stop multinational companies from switching jobs across national frontiers in search of the cheapest labor.

to join the peace process during his meeting yesterday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Clinton hope the recent Hebron Accord signing will encourage other Mid-East leaders to join the effort. Netanyahu remains in Washington D.C. today to meet with Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin.

about contributions to the Democratic National Committee. The Republican National Committee will be in court today seeking a federal injunction against its Democratic counterparts in a further attempt to embarrass the Democratic National Committee over its fundraising activities, particularly those of John Huang .

between Congressional leaders and President Clinton at the White House. Both sides are glad to have the election behind them, and pledged to focus on implementing policy, instead of politicking for the next year. The Republican leaders and President Clinton both hinted at compromises, aimed at continuing the work of the previous congress.