Sailors return home after USS Cole explosion
Thirty three sailors injured in the USS Cole blast arrived at Norfolk Naval Station to cheers from hundreds of family members and sailors. They totaled 30 men and three women, hospitalized at least overnight, with injuries ranging from fractures to abdominal trauma. Six remained in Germany at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center.
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Israel Palestine land dispute continues since 1948
The long running struggle over land in the region persists after the 1948 establishment of Israel. The conflict involves Palestinians displaced by the new state and ongoing volatility among warring parties. Gaza is described as governed by Egypt in this account.
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Summit in Egypt Seen as No Panacea for Israeli Palestinian Conflicts
After two weeks of clashes in the region, experts warn the Sharm el-Sheik peace summit will not quickly resolve major issues. Ehud Barak and Yasser Arafat enter the Egypt talks as reluctant participants amid low expectations and rising protests from gunmen outside Arafat's office.
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Murder rate hits 33 year low in 1999 FBI report
The FBI says serious crimes dropped for an eighth straight year in 1999, with the murder rate at a 33 year low and the overall violent crime rate falling to a 21 year low. New York saw murders rise while big cities faced slower declines.
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