Palestinian leaders push Hamas for truce amid road map stalemate
Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas summoned Hamas leaders to demand an end to violence as Israel’s Ariel Sharon insisted militants be disarmed. Hamas offered a partial ceasefire, while Sharon indicated cautious backing of the road map if Washington addresses his concerns.
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Four more arrested in Saudi crackdown on al Qaida links
A Western diplomat says four more men were arrested in Saudi Arabia for ties to 19 suspects sought over a May weapons cache near Riyadh. The crackdown followed suicide attacks on May 12 that killed 34 people, including eight Americans. about 100 have been detained. The 19 suspects are said to have received orders from Osama bin Laden and may have planned attacks on the royal family and Western interests.
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Government forces kill at least 29 rebels in Colombia battle
In eastern Colombia near the Venezuelan border in Vichada, government troops killed at least 29 FARC rebels over a two day clash. One soldier died and two were wounded as security forces stated they are operating in drug trafficking heartland.
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Security Council approves U S and Britain to govern Iraq
The UN Security Council votes 14 to 0 to empower the United States and Britain to govern Iraq and use its oil wealth for reconstruction ending 13 years of sanctions. Syria indicated support if the record showed unanimity. The resolution opens oil exports and lays groundwork for council review after a year with no set end date for occupation.
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Earthquake Death Toll Surges in Algiers as Aftermath Mounts
Rescuers dug through rubble as survivors spent a second night in the streets of Algiers after a 68 magnitude quake that toppled apartment buildings and mosques. Officials report at least 1,082 dead and 6,782 injured, with higher tolls cited by state radio.
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Giuliani to wed Judith Nathan at Grace Mansion
Former New York mayor Rudolph Giuliani returns to Grace Mansion for his wedding to Judith Nathan. Bloomberg will perform the ceremony at the Manhattan home, where Giuliani lived during his terms before moving out in 2001 as his marriage ended.
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Online funeral broadcast service debuts in South Dakota
A Rapid City firm launches Chapelview Online to stream funerals for seven South Dakota funeral homes. Families can watch live, sign an electronic guest book, and email condolences with password access. Some critics question the trend as others praise keeping connections for distant relatives.
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