Iraqi lawyer meets US prisoners

BAGHDAD Iraq Apr 3: An Iraqi lawyer met with two American prisoners Monday to prepare their appeal. Khaled Jarjees discussed the legal procedure with David Dalibertl. 41 and William Barloon. 39. an associate at Jarjee's office said by lelephone. speaking on condition of anonymity, repons AP

France, Japan sign deal

PARIS Apr 3: France and Japan signed a deal today aimed at improving the safety of a new generation of fast-breeder nuclear reactors, officials said today The deal, signed by French and Japanese nuclear authorities, aims to complete studies into accidents which mold lead to a partial or total meltdown in such reactors npons AFP