2 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, March 23, 2005 NATION/WORLD Pope still suffering after surgery Nyws IN BRIEF Chief doctor rules out possible return to hospital despite news reports VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope John Paul II is vomiting, suffering strong headaches and not responding well to his medications, an Italian news agen- cy reported yesterday, but the pontiff's chief doctor dismissed speculation the pope will be hospitalized again. The Apcom news agency, quoting unnamed sources, also reported that John Paul was suffering from overall weakness as he recovered from surgery to ease a breathing crisis. But the head of the pope's medical team, Dr. Rodolfo Proietti, ruled out media speculation that the pope's health had deteriorated suddenly and might require a return to the hospital he was discharged from 10 days ago. "No hospitalization of John Paul II is planned," the ANSA news agency quot- ed Proietti as saying. The Vatican confirmed yesterday that John Paul will not hold his traditional audience today, although it was not known if he would greet pilgrims from his apartment window - a decision the pope would make at the last minute. John Paul has scaled back his appear- ances since his back-to-back hospitaliza- tions and has designated cardinals to take his place during this week's busy Holy Week ceremonies. The Vatican only has confirmed one appointment for the pon- tiff - an Easter Sunday blessing. The pope did not name a stand-in, how- ever, for a Way of the Cross procession at the Colosseum on Good Friday evening, raising the possibility he would partici- pate in some fashion, although it appeared doubtful he would go to the site. Vatican Television officials said they had installed cables and other equipment in the pope's apartment above St. Peter's Square for the possible transmission of a video to be seen by the pilgrims gath- ered at the Colosseum. The pope has made three public appearances since being discharged from the hospital - his latest on Palm Sunday when he blessed the crowd silent- ly from his third-floor window. During that appearance, the pontiff pressed his hand to his head and pounded a lectern in apparent frustration over his difficul- ty in responding to the crowd. It was the first time in 26 years as pope that he was unable to preside over the Mass ushering in Holy Week, the most impor- tant season on the Christian calendar and long one of his favorite appointments. While his physical condition is "frag- ile," John Paul is "perfectly sound men- tally," Cardinal Camillo Ruini, who stood in for the pope on Palm Sunday, said in an interview with the Italian reli- gious affairs weekly magazine Famiglia Cristiana. Ruini said the pope "contin- ues to carry out the acts of government and to assume the major decisions, as he has always done." The 84-year-old pope has been con- valescing at the Vatican following Feb. 24 throat surgery to insert a tube in his windpipe and ease his second breath- ing crisis in less than a month. He also suffers from Parkinson's disease, which affects muscle control and makes it dif- ficult for him to speak clearly. The pope's gaunt appearance the few times he has been seen has led to specu- lation in the Italian media that his condi- tion has suffered a sharp setback. Vatican officials, speaking on condition of ano- nymity, have denied there has been any sudden crisis but acknowledged the con- valescence may be behind schedule. No details on his state of health have been released since the pope's return to the Vatican on March 13. The Vatican, however, says the pope is carrying out his major duties. Yes- terday, it reported the pope had named new bishops in the Ivory Coast and Spain. Under church law, only a pope can nominate bishops. TAMPA, Fla. Parents: Woman may die without tube Warning that Terri Schiavo was "fading quickly" and might die at any moment, her parents begged a federal appeals court yesterday to order the severely brain- damaged woman's feeding tube reinserted. David Gibbs III, attorney for parents Bob and Mary Schindler, told the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta that the 41-year-old woman might die before they could get a chance to fully argue their case that her rights are being violated. The appeal came after a federal judge in Tampa rejected the parents' 1 emergency request. "Where, as here, death is imminent, it is hard to imagine more critical and exi- gent circumstances," Gibbs said in the appeal filed electronically with the court. "Terri is fading quickly and her parents reasonably fear that her death is imminent." There was no immediate indication of when the appeals court might rule. Late in the afternoon, the Schindlers arrived at the hospice and Terri's mother again pleaded with state lawmakers to save her daughter's life. "Please, senators, for the love of God, I'm begging you, don't let my daughter die of thirst," Mary Schindler said. BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan Protestors aCt out against eleCtion fraud * Suspect allegedly enjoyed shooting REDBY, Minn. (AP) - The suspect in the worst U.S. school shooting since Colum- bine smiled and waved as he gunned down five students, a teacher and a guard, asking one of his victims whether he believed in God, witnesses said. The teen's grandfather and his grandfather's wife also were found dead, and the boy killed himself. Some of the victims were shot at close range, medical officials said. Reggie Graves, a student at Red Lake High School, said he was watching a movie about Shakespeare in class Monday when he heard the gunman blast his way past the metal detector at the school's entrance, where an unarmed guard was killed. Then, in a nearby classroom, he heard the gunman say something to his friend Ryan. "He asked Ryan if he believed in God," Graves said. "And then he shot him." The death toll at the Red Lake Indian Res- ervation in far northern Minnesota made it the nation's worst school shooting since the rampage at Columbine High School in Little- ton, Colo., in April 1999 that ended with the deaths of 12 students, a teacher and the two teen gunmen. The victims included the gunman's grand- AP PHOTO father; the grandfather's wife; a school secu- a rity guard; a teacher; and five other students. r ser- At least 14 others were wounded, and two of chool. them remained in critical condition yesterday at MeritCare in Fargo, N.D., officials said. At least three of the victims were shot in the head at close range, said officials at North Country Regional Hospital in nearby Bemidji. One of those victims died and the other two were transferred to the Fargo hospital. Three victims remained at North Country Regional in noncritical condition. "I think there was an intent to kill," Tim Hall, the hospital's emergency nursing direc- tor, said at a morning news conference. "There's not a soul that will go untouched by the tragic loss that we've experienced here," Floyd Jourdain Jr., chairman of the Red Lake Chippewa Tribe, told WCCO- TV of Minneapolis yesterday. Police said the gunman killed himself after exchanging fire with officers. Red Lake Fire Director Roman Stately said the gunman had two handguns and a shotgun. "We ask Minnesotans to help comfort the families and friends of the victims who are suffering unimaginable pain by extending prayers and expressions of support," Gov. Tim Pawlenty said. The shooter was Jeff Weise, a 17-year-old student who had been placed in the school's Homebound program for some violation of policy, said school board member Kathryn Beaulieu. Students in that program stay at home and are tutored by a traveling teacher. Beaulieu said she didn't know what Weise's _ violation was, and would not be allowed to reveal it if she did. There was no immediate indication of Weise's motive. Several students said he held anti-social beliefs, and he may have posted messages on a neo-Nazi website expressing admiration for Adolf Hitler. Opposition supporters and police formed joint patrols to keep order in a southern city of Kyrgyzstan, where protesters have seized government offices, and President Askar Akayev pledged yesterday he would not impose a state of emergency despite demonstrations over alleged election fraud. Akayev's statement appeared aimed at avoiding an escalation of tensions in the country, where memories of police killing six demonstrators in 2002 are still strong. The capital of Bishkek braced for demonstrations that did not materialize. Osh, Kyrgyzstan's second-largest city, was peaceful, too, after the protesters allowed gov- ernment workers back into offices the opposition had seized by force Monday in rallies calling for Akayev to resign. The new parliament convened for the first time following the disputed elections that triggered the protests, and Akayev blamed the opposition for trying to destabilize Kyr- gyzstan through violence. "There are extremists and marginalized forces even in Western countries," Akayev told lawmakers. TULKAREM West Bank Israel hands Tulkarem over to Palestinians Israel completed the handover to the West Bank town of Tulkarem to Palestinian control yesterday, ceremonially unlocking a gate that had blocked traffic between the town and main points in the West Bank. Israeli and Palestinian commanders sealed the handover with a handshake at the gate, which was later hauled off by an Israeli truck. The transfer of control to Palestinian forces, which began Monday night, has nudged along a conciliation process that has proceeded fitfully since leaders announced an end to four years of bloodshed. The transfer could help Palestinian officials carry out a new directive restricting weapons in the hands of militants, who insist they will comply only if Israel with- draws from West Bank towns. Tulkarem residents welcomed the handover, but said they did not think it signaled a big move toward broader Palestinian-Israeli peace. WASHINGTON Europe may reconsider weapon sales to China Renewing a U.S. demand that allies maintain an arms embargo on China, the Bush administration yesterday said it would welcome a European decision to reconsider the controversial issue. Responding to reports attributed to European diplomats that a decision to authorize weapons sales was being reconsidered, State Department deputy spokesman Adam Ereli said, "Certainly, if they were true, that would be good,, that would be welcome." He went on to say "we do not think the time is right for lifting the arms embargo on China. It would not send the right signal" and was not justified. 0 0 Red Lake tribal member and pipe bearer, Ona Kingbird, receives greeting.from.an unidentified woman, before speaking at a praye vice yesterday in response to the shootings at Red Lake High S U - Compiled from Daily wire reports REGISTRAR'S BULLETIN BOARD SPRING, SPRING/SUMMER, SUMMER AND FALL TERM 2005 REGISTRATION Backpack is now available for Spring, Spring/Summer, Summer and Fall 2005. You cannot register before your appointment time. Appointment Times are available on Wolverine Access. Students having a HOLD will not be permitted to register until the hold is removed. 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