Violence claims 1 in Karachi: Members of rival ethnic groups clashed on the streets of southern Karachi Monday, leaving one 16-year-old boy dead and 11 injured, police said. AP reports from Karachi.

The fighting, which began on Sunday, is between members of the Mohajir Qami Movement, which represents Indian Muslims who settled here 50 years ago. and members of a group representing people who are indigenous to Pakistan's southern Sindh province. One Movement member was killed on Sunday and four others were injured.

Hillary's jet forced to turn back: a plane carrying Hillary Rodham Clinton and heading to Central Asia was forced to dump fuel and return to Andrews Air Force Base after experiencing "technical problems." No injuries were reported. AP reports from Washington.

An official on board the plane, who did not give his name, said a light indicator signaled a problem with an engine. An aide to Hillary said the plane experienced "technical problems." but could provide no other details. A half dozen fire trucks greeted the plane carrying the first lady and her entourage when it landed at Andrews Air Force Base at 9A55 pm.

Hun Sen's 5-day Japan trip ends: Cambodia's strongman Hun Sen left Japan early Monday, ending a five-day visit that included a meeting with Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto to discuss the aftermath of the bloody coup in Cambodia. AP reports from Tokyo.

During his trip. Hun Sen said he would accept a royal pardon of co-premier Norodom Ranariddh whom he overthrew but only after the ousted leader returns to Cambodia to stand trial. Hun Sen said in a communique that Ranariddh would have to face charges of illegal import of weapons and cooperation with the outlawed Khmer Rouge rebel group.

9 Russian pilots freed in Congo: Nine Russian pilotsTreed from captivity in the Republic of Congo left for Moscow on Sunday, along with 24 Russian. Ukrainian and Polish women who asked to be evacuated. Russian news agencies reported. AP reports from Moscow.

The nine pilots were among 11 Russians freed Friday and Saturday after being held by the forces of Gen. Denis Sassou-Nguesso. who ousted former president Pascal Lissouba during a four-month civil war. The remaining two decided to remain in Congo, according to the ITAR-Tass and Interfax news agencies.

11 die as bus plunges in Thailand: A truck plunged off a winding hiny road in northern Thailand killing 11 people and injuring 16. police said yesterday. Reuter reports from Bangkok.

The driver, one of the injured, fled the scene, police said. The ID-wheel truck carrying 27 passengers sitting on a load of wooden planks crashed into a ravine in Sapung, Loie province, about 560 km (335 miles) northeast of Bangkok, on Sunday, police said.