FILE PHOTO 24DEC92 - A federal grand jury has indicted former U.S. Agriculture Secretary Mike Espy on charges of taking $35,000 in illegal gifts from firms, independent counsel Donald Smaltz announced on August 27. The 39-count indictment also accused Espy of lying to investigators, asking an Agriculture Department employee to falsify a document and having the government pay for a car that he allegedly used for personal travel in Mississippi. Espy is shown talking to the press December 24, 1992 after being appointed to the Clinton Cabinet.

ESPY INDICTMENT

Hizbollah chief, Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah, gives a speech in which he urged Palestinians to use arms in their five year rebellion against Israeli rule in Beirut December 20, 1992. REUTERS/Jamal Saidi (LEBANON)

An old man begs for help from a Somali gunman in the city of Baidoa December 19, 1992. More than 300,000 starving Somalis are waiting for the US led forces to open a safe route for food aid. SCANNED FROM NEGATIVE REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis YB/CMC

FILE PHOTO 18DEC92 - Russian President Boris Yeltsin (L) exchanges documents with his then Chinese counterpart Yang Shangkun in this December 18, 1992 file photo. Former Chinese President Yang Shangkun, aged 92, died on Monday of an unspecified illness, the official Xinhua news agency reported September 14. Yang was president for five years until 1993, when then paramount leader Deng Xiaoping pushed him aside. During the late 1980's and early 1990's, Yang was regarded as the second most powerful man in China behind Deng. A political hardliner, Yang played a crucial role in the bloody crackdown on the 1989 student-led pro-democracy movement.

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Yugoslav Prime Minister and presidential candidate Milos Panic (R) and Serbian opposition leader Vuk Draskovik (L) hold up hands during opposition election rally in central belgrade December 17. Elections are scheduled for December 20.

Richard Roman speaks to journalists moments after a jury acquitted him Dec 17 of the 1988 murder of seven-year-old French girl Celine.

Joelle Maurel (C), mother of murdered seven-year-old French girl Celine, weeps as she leaves the courthouse, Dec 17 after the verdict which acquitted Richard Roman, one of the two men accused in the 1988 murder of her daughter.

Richard Roman (L) acquitted for the 1988 murder of seven-year-old French girl Celine, Dec 17, seen with his lawyer Joelle Vernay (R) moments after his release from custody.

Joelle Maurel (C), the mother of the murdered seven-year-old French girl Celine, weeps as she is helped from the courthouse December 17 after Richard Roman, one of the two men who stood trial, was acquitted for the crime.

Joelle Maurel (C), mother of murdered seven-year-old French girl Celine, weeps as she leaves the courthouse, Dec 17 after the verdict which acquitted Richard Roman, one of the two men accused in the 1988 murder of her daughter.

FILE PHOTO 17DEC92 - Former U.S. housing secretary Henry Cisneros (C) was charged on December 11 with lying to the FBI about cash payments to his onetime mistress, obstructing justice and other crimes arising from the FBI's background investigation of him, a special prosecutor said. Independent counsel David Barrett said a federal grand jury in Washington, D.C., returned a 21-count indictment against Cisneros, the former mistress and two aides who previously worked for Cisneros. Cisneros introduces his family December 17, 1992 with then President-elect Clinton (R) and Vice President-elect Gore behind him.

CRIME CISNEROS

Queen Elizabeth II arrives for the premiere of the film "Chaplin" December 16 at the Leicester Square Odeon.

American actor Robert Downey Jr. (R) arrives with an escort at the world premiere of the film "Chaplin" at the Leicester Square Odeon, December 16. Downey plays the lead role of Charlie Chaplin in the film

United States Marines on alert at first light Dewcember 16 as their large military convoy rolls through this central Somali town, and arrives at the airport where several bursts of gunfire were heard.

A French paratrooper is surrounded by Somali children as he sits in a jeep and hands out packaged food to his new-found friends December 16.

Children pull a trailer full of their playmates as they are taken by two day care workers for a stroll in front of Old Montreal's historic waterfront, December 15. The street, rue de la Commune, has the longest unbroken string of 19th century buildings in North America.

Woody Allen at State Supreme Court in Manhattan December 15, after Allen won the right to see a videotape of his adopted daughter Dylan allegedly saying she was sexually abused by the director.

The director and stars of the new film "Damage" pose together at the film's premiere at the Pacific Design Center December 15th. Actors L-R: Jeremy Irons, Miranda Richardson, director Louis Malle and Juliette Binoche.

A man helps a woman up on to the quay as hundreds of passengers crowd to board a suburban train in Paris's "Gare de l'Est", after French railworkers, furious at the conviction of two drivers involved in a major train crash four years ago, staged a lightning strike paralysing the rail network Dec 15.

The Princess of Wales departs the conference of all the "caring charities" December 15.

Woody Allen at State Supreme Court in Manhattan December 15, after Allen won the right to see a videotape of his adopted daughter Dylan allegedly saying she was sexually abused by the director.

Parisian commuters swarm across the rail tracks at Gare de l'Est station after a lighting strike by SNCF rail employees brought France's rail network to a near standstill.

Workers at Madame Tussaud's wax museum carry a waxwork figure of movie star Arnold Schwarzenegger into the museum December 15, 1992. The figure was unveiled on Tuesday and will take its place alongside the likeness of other celebrities. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

Hillary Clinton talks with John Scully, CEO of Apple Computers during the second day of President-elect Clinton's economic conference on December 15, 1992 in Little Rock, AR. REUTERS/Calvin Hom

Masked Palestinians salute during a protest march December 12 in the occupied West Bank town of Bethlehem. Moslem guerillas kidnapped an Israeli soldier and threatened to kill him unless a jailed Islamic resistance leader was freed.

US President-elect Clinton (R) and Vice President-elect Al Gore (L) confer during the first session of their Economic Conference, Dec 14, in Little Rock, Arkansas.

The Princess of Wales greets Lady Rayne as she leaves the Palace Theatre December 14 after attending the opening production of The Night Before Christmas by the Chiken Shed Theatre Company.

A Somali woman tries to defend her self with a knife she picked up from a melon stand after mobs attacked her in Mogadishu December 14. She was accused of spending the night with a French soldier taking part in Operation "Restore Hope".

The new Russian Prime Minister Viktor Chernomyrdin (R) smiles as he reviews papers with Justice Minister Nikolai Fyodorov before the final vote in the Russian Congress December 14.

A starving Somali child is given water near a refugee camp December 14.

A young Somali displays a leaflet dropped by US planes showing an American soldier shaking hands with a Somali ma in peace gesture December 14. US marines are expected to arrive in Baidoa within the next couple of days.

A young Somali smokes and holds a weapon as he and his friends sit on a car December 14, 1992 in Baidoa, Somalia. SCANNED FROM NEGATIVE REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis YB/CMC

A starving Somali child lies in filthy blankets in this village December 13 after walking with family members for two and a half weeks from the front-line war town Barbere, A worker from the CARE organisation said the child was not expected to live.

An armed policeman stands against a backdrop of the dome of St Paul's Cathedral in London, guarding colleagues who are checking vehicles, December 13, 1992. Security forces have mounted an unprecedented security operation to try to thwart the IRA who are escalating their Christmas bombing blitz. REUTERS/Russell Boyce

An armed policeman stands in front of a Christmas tree while colleagues check vehicles in London, December 13, 1992. Security forces have mounted an unprecedented security operation to try to thwart the IRA who are escalating their Christmas bombing blitz. REUTERS/Russell Boyce

Football Soccer - English Premier League - Wimbledon vs Oldham Athletic - Selhurst Park, London, UK - December 12, 1992 WImbledon's Vinnie Jones in action REUTERS/Action Images

Members of the Royal family depart from Crathie Church after the wedding of the Princess Royal to Commander Tim Laurence, in Balmoral, Scotland December 12, 1992. (L-R) The Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince of Wales, the Queen, the Queen Mother. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez (BRITAIN - Tags: ROYALS SOCIETY)

Commander Tim Laurence drives Princess Anne away from their wedding at Crathie Church December 12, 1992. In a simple service lasting 25 minutes and featuring Scottish pipers the couple exchanged rings.

Princess Anne is driven by her father the Duke of Edinburgh to arrive for her wedding to Commander Tim Laurence at Crathie Church December 12. In a simple service lasting 25 minutes and featuring Scottish pipers the couple exchanged rings.

Members of the Royal family depart from Crathie Church after wedding of Princess Anne to Commander Tim laurence December 12. L-R: The Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince of Wales, the Queen, the Queen Mother.

American pop star Michael Jackson performs at the Tokyo Dome in the opening show of his Japanese tour December 12. Japan is the last leg of his world "Dangerous Tour".

MALNOURISHED SOMALI CHILD CRIES, SURROUNDED BY STRONGER CHILDREN, WHILE WAITING FOR FOOD AT FEEDING CENTRE NEAR BAIDOA IN SOMALIA. A malnourished Somali child cries, surrounded by stronger children, all of which are awaiting food at the feeding centre near Baidoa in Somalia December 12, 1992. SCANNED FROM NEGATIVE REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis

French President Francois Mitterrand holds on to his hat as he gets into his car during the lunch-break at the EC summit in Edinburg, December 11.

Queen Elizabeth II chats to French President Francois Mitterrand aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia with European leaders attending the EC summit in Edinburgh december 11.

A US soldier checks a line of Somalis for weapons in central Mogadishu December 11 as US troops continued to penetrate into Somalia.

1992 Formula 1 World Champion Nigel Mansell of Great Britain leans on crutches as he hold his award during the ceremony at the International Automobile federation, December 11.

1992 Formula 1 World Champion Nigel Mansell of Great Britain (R) leans on his crutches as he bends over to speak to Formula 1 constructors world champion Frank Williams of Great Britain during the awards ceremony at the International Automobile federation in Paris, Dec 11.

President Bush presents Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Colin Powell with a Congressional Gold Medal at the White House December 10, 1992. The Los Angeles Times reported today that Powell was receiving increasingly serious consideration by President-Elect Bill Clinton for the post of Secretary of State. REUTERS/Gary Cameron (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS) BEST QUALITY AVAILABLE

President-Elect Bill Clinton (Center) takes questions from the media after announcing the economic team for his administration, December 10, 1992 in Little Rock, Arkansas. The appointees are (L-R) Alice Riwlin, Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget, Robert Rubin, Chairman of National Economic Council, Vice President-Elect Al Gore, President-Elect Clinton, Leon Patta, Office of Management and Budget, Lloyd Bentsen, Secretary of the Treasury, and Roger Altman, Department of the Treasury. REUTERS/Gary Hershorn (UNITED STATES POLITICS) BEST QUALITY AVAILABLE

President of the EC Commission Jacques Delors holds a University of Edinburgh sweatshirt, presented to him after he was awarded an honorary doctorate at the university, in Edinburgh, Scotland December 10, 1992. Delors will attend the EC summit starting in Edinburgh December 11. REUTERS/KEVIN COOMBS (BRITAIN - Tags: SOCIETY POLITICS BUSINESS)

Former East German Leader Erich Honecker changes his glasses prior the trial against him and three other top communist leader starts in Berlin December 10.

FILE PHOTO APRIL 92 - After the announcement yesterday of the separation between [Princess Diana and the Prince of Wales, there is a speculation that their eldest son William (seen here at an Eastern Sunday Service) will take the throne after Prince Charles steps aside].

FILE PHOTO APRIL 92 - After the announcement yesterday of the separation between [Princess Diana and the Prince of Wales], there is a speculation that their eldest son Prince William (seen here at an Eastern Sunday Service) will take the throne after Prince-Charles steps aside.

The Princess of Wales and Lord Healey dressed in a Santa Claus costume smile as they leave a lunch for the Headway National Nead Injuries Association sponsored by the American Chamber of Commerce December 10.

The Princess Royal waves to onlookers during her visit to Castleton House in East London, December 9, 1992. The Princess marries Commander Tim Laurence at Balmoral in Scotland on Saturday. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez (BRITAIN - Tags: SOCIETY ROYALS)

Princess Anne waves to onlookers during her visit to Casttleton House in east London December 9. The Princess marries Commander Tim Laurence at Balmoral in Scotland on Saturday.

The Princess of Wales bites her lip, overcome by emotion as she leaves an hospice on Merseyside. After it was announced in the House of Commons December 9 that the Prince and Princess of Wales are to separate but not divorce.

Princess Stephanie of Monaco seen in this officially distributed photo in hospital shortly after the birth of her son Louis November 27. Holding the baby is the father, Daniel Ducruet, a former palace body guard.

Princess Stephanie of Monaco seen in this officially distributed photo in hospital shortly after the birth of her son Louis November 27. The father is Daniel Ducruet, a former palace body guard.

Actress Demi Moore starring in the film "A Few Good Men" arrives at the film's Los Angeles premiere with her husband and fellow actor Bruce Willis on December 9, 1992. REUTERS/Fred Prouser (UNITED STATES)