Middle East role rises as Egypt presses limits
In Cairo, Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Maher meets Israeli counterpart Silvan Shalom as Washington and Jerusalem seek Cairo’s pivot role in any Gaza pullback. Egypt sets tough terms, urging broader peace efforts while wary of overcommitment.
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Sharon Prepares Punishing Response to Ashdod Bombing
Prime Minister Ariel Sharon convened his security Cabinet and key ministers to plan a swift retaliation after a double Palestinian bombing that killed 10 Israelis at the Ashdod seaport. Officials say the plan includes intensified targeted killings and large scale Gaza raids. Israeli troops also destroyed two abandoned buildings near Gaza City used to fire on motorists.
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Madrid bombings tied to Islamic militants say police
Investigators inch toward a broader Islamic extremist network after the Madrid attack. Six Moroccans are suspected participants as US agents assist, with Jamal Zougam in custody and links explored to al Qaida and Salafia Jihadia. The death toll reaches 201 with 1,600 wounded. Cardial Rouco Varela led a Madrid Mass for victims.
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Pakistani troops kill 24 suspects near Afghan border
Pakistani forces launched a dawn assault near Wana in South Waziristan killing 24 suspects in a crackdown on al Qaida and Taliban fugitives. The raid left at least eight soldiers dead and 15 wounded, with Brig. Mahmood Shah calling it the tribe areas most deadly operation.
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Will & Grace voices star in Who's Your Daddy album
Eric McCormack Debra Messing Megan Mullally and Sean Hayes lend voices to Will & Grace Who's Your Daddy The companion compilation features songs from and inspired by the NBC show and will be released September 7 by BMG Strategic Marketing and NBC Enterprises.
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Whitney Houston enters drug rehabilitation facility
Grammy winning pop singer Whitney Houston has entered a drug rehabilitation facility. Publicist Nancy Seltzer released a statement Monday thanking supporters and prayers. Houston, 40, had previously said she abused drugs in the past but had moved beyond it through prayer.
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Lobster revival technique eyed for commercial use
A Connecticut firm claims freezing lobsters in brine at forty below can revive some after thawing and plans to market the revived crustaceans with protective rubber bands on the claws to ensure safety. Skepticism comes from experts like University of Maine lobster researchers.
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