Israeli raid in Nablus destroys seven story building after purge
Israeli commandos killed Hamas bombmaker Mohammed Hanbali in a firefight and then blew up the seven story apartment he hid in, leaving dozens homeless. One Israeli soldier was killed and four wounded. The raid occurred amid a power struggle over Mahmoud Abbas as Palestinian politics face his leadership test and a stalled U S backed peace plan.
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Nablus
West Bank
Hamas
Mahmoud Abbas
Abbas
Israel
Yasser Arafat
Ahmed Qureia
Palestinian Authority
Bermuda hit by strongest hurricane in 50 years Fabian devastates island
The hurricane Fabian battered Bermuda with winds near 120 mph and heavy rain, causing widespread outages as over 25 000 homes lost power. Hospitals rely on generators while a few injuries are reported. The storm tests Bermuda’s strict building codes and underground utilities, already a defense against severe weather.
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Bermuda
Fabian
Weather Service
Susan Chandler
Manhattan
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Caribbean Islands
Powell Says U S China Ties At 30 Year High
Secretary of State Colin Powell told reporters that U S relations with China are at their highest point in more than 30 years citing shared concerns over North Korea and other issues. He said both sides see potential for steady cooperation despite differences on human rights and reform.
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North Korea
Colin Powell
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China
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CIA
Saddam Hussein believed hiding near Tikrit by U S troops
U S commander Maj Gen Ray Odierno says Saddam likely moves among Tikrit area towns and date palm groves to evade pursuit. He notes raids have captured body guards and Iraqi generals while troops with 4th Infantry Division guard sobre region north of Baghdad to Kirkuk and east to Iran.
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Baghdad
Kirkuk
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