6B Thursday, March 21, 2002 INTERNATIONA! THE BATTALION Islamic militant suicide bomber blows up bus. JERUSALEM (AP) — An Islamic militant blew himself up in a packed bus during morning rush hour Wednesday, killing seven other passengers, includ ing four Israeli soldiers. Israel said it would not retaliate for now and agreed to a crucial meeting with the Palestinians that could produce a cease fire after 18 months of Mideast fighting. U.S. mediator Anthony Zinni contact ed Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat to ensure that the delicate truce talks would not be derailed by the bombing near the northern town of Afula. The explosion, which blew gaping holes in the sides of the bus, also injured 27 people, many of them Arab Israelis. Israelis and Palestinians have both hinted a truce could be declared as early as Thursday. However, the mili tant Islamic Jihad group claimed responsibility for Wednesday’s bomb ing and said it would not abide by any cease-fire agreement. “I had the honor to organize (this attack), and I want to tell the Israelis that as long as Sharon is killing Palestinians, we in Islamic Jihad will kill Israelis,” said Mahmoud Tawalbi, head of group in the West Bank town of Jenin. The bombing pointed to a funda mental problem facing Israeli and Palestinian negotiators: How to prevent a future attack from unleashing a spiral of retaliatory violence that will swiftly kills seven cause a truce to unravel. But Israel Radio, citing sources cl® to Sharon, said Israel would holdofb retaliation and would not cancel ir Wednesday truce talks in Tel Aviv,du. ing which the Palestinians were ; respond to Israel’s truce timetable.H* meeting was convened in Tel Avivljj Wednesday, Palestinian officials said LCt S CO Out To Eat Thursdays in The Battalion VMilMl if ' liiMiiiiM ■' ■■■■(■■i ■' ^ 3>£>±-0^&-^ ■■ • ' T>ilA*LlA,Q ilA, a casu.nL Atmosphev'e Moi/uXay - ThuK&einy zia/u - Jjm*. Friday § Saturday izam - iopru Historic tSDWirctaWirc Tiryni/v w. Wrw.. J. 'R.ry fli/v I ± 1 FRLE6 A’P’PETIZLE-R. with the purchase ofarvy a of out specialty pastas, sandwiches, or entrees Offr.r npcc* Mcuday - TViursciay crUy ■■r FREE Single Cone with the purchase of any menu item 701 University Dr. East - Chimney Hill Shopping Plaza (Next to .Albertson’s) expires 05/ 1 1 /02 * mmimm ■ . C+r* V’ r ^ ^ ^ vw «cc«p« Aoi* Both* » iil m*(. I Hong Kong Buffet * | SMOOTHIE GRAND OPENING Lunch and Dinner Buffets 10% OFF * w/ Student ID * all Senior Citizens Delivery available with minimum purchase of s l2 Across from campus on Texas Ave. next door to Wings and More 696-1331 College Station 241 6 Texas Ave. S (at SW Parkway next to Kroger) 696-5464 Bryan 29 th & Briarcrest 774-3871 www.smoothiekingbcs.com BUY 32oz. & I.D. Formula, Get 20oz. FREE Free not valid on Ftawer Meals, Hulks, Shakes or High Protein Smoothies. B/CS locations only. Not valid with any other offer. One coupon per person. Expires 05-31 -02. mmmmM '■ \ Hpplebee’s Neighborhood GriU a Bor 10% OFF w/ valid College ID x i 200 S.Texas Ave. College Station (979)260-3003 Fax in a to-go order (979)691-8175 1 * 222 n. main in historic dotantoton hrtjnn 9 i ( ).H22.2(i7S> Come and Get It! Enjoy some Real Texas Bar-B-Q 25% OFF When you present this ad. Limit 2 people. 504 Harvey Road 696-7383 Valid thru May 31,2002 • Rudy’s accepts the Aggie FREE CHIP & DRINK! w/purchase of any sandwich Present coupon before ordering Expires 05/31/02 2416 Texas Ave. S • College Station 696-DELI Fax: 693-6606 Hours: 10 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Delivery available. $20 minimum FREE drink with the purchase of 1 sandwich or FREE chips & queso with the purchase of 2 sandwiches Daily Specials everyday Wednesday Nights: ■ ■ mam Singer / Songwriter night at 10 p.m. • No Cover Accepting Aggie Bucks 201 College Main (Northgate) * 260-1999 * f Pepe’s Mexican Cafe ^ 3312 S. College Ave., Bryan Serving the freshest and best mexican fast food for over 32 years. Half-Price Regular Burrito Present coupon when ordering. Limit 4. Valid only 3pm to close. Expires 4-04-02. One coupon per person, per order. Not valid with any other offer. Freshly made Sandwiches, Soups & Desserts