P318 Teletext 318 Oct18 03:12:09 World news in brief ——————————————————————————— Headlines 300 News index 301 S AFRICA A lorry driver involved in an horrific crash which killed five young British medics has appeared in court charged with culpable homicide. S KOREA Govjrnmjnt troops have shot and killed a suspected North Korean soldier in a frogman's suit near the border. AUSTRIA The cabinet of Chancellor Franz Vranitzky has set December 17 as the date for the country's snap general election. ——————————————————————————————————1/3—— NEW TELETEXT EMAIL0 PAGE0398 Newsround Focus Regional TV PlusP318 Teletext 318 Oct18 03:17:51 World news in brief ——————————————————————————— Headlines 300 News index 301 SOUTH AFRICA Winnie Mandela, estranged wife of President Nelson Mandela, has said she will fight his court bid for a divorce. GERMANY Peter Graf, father of tennis star Steffi, has withdrawn an appeal against being held in custody while tax evasion allegations are investigated. ——————————————————————————————————2/3—— WHAT'S THE LOCAL TRAFFIC LIKE? p193 Newsround Focus Regional TV PlusP318 Teletext 318 Oct18 03:11:15 World news in brief ——————————————————————————— Headlines 300 News index 301 BOSNIA Russia's partners in the Contact Group tried to praise Moscow's role in peace moves, stepping up a "charm offensive" to ease fears of isolation. FRANCE Jjannj Calment, who recommends laughter as a recipe for long life, reached the greatest proven age of any person: 120 years and 238 days. ——————————————————————————————————3/3—— WHAT'S THE LOCAL TRAFFIC LIKE? p193 Newsround Focus Regional TV Plus