Weekend Gaza clashes leave several dead and Israeli casualties
In southern Gaza and near the Israel Egypt line gun battles, rocket fire and helicopter raids killed five Palestinians and a 13 year old boy Muhammad Arrar. Israeli forces reported targeting Palestinian security sites and police posts while emphasizing they did not fire rockets. Ceasefire talks continued with mixed Palestinian responses as Israeli Prime Minister Sharon described operations as undercover counterterrorism.
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Israel
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Israel-Egypt
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Ukraine mine blast kills 36 in Donetsk region
An underground methane and coal dust explosion at the Zasiadko mine in Donetsk left 36 dead 44 injured and more than a dozen missing as rescue teams battled a continuing fire. Officials warned the toll could rise as authorities pledged to re equip the coal industry.
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Interfax
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Leonid Kuchma
Oleksandr Martynenko
Kuchma
Soviet Union
Bush's aides say Social Security funds won’t be touched
White House officials insist the Social Security and Medicare portions of the budget surplus will not be used for spending boosts or tax cuts. Democrats argue the sluggish economy and the cost of the tax cut deplete trust funds, forcing spending limits.
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CNN
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Surfers bitten again near Daytona Beach by sharks
Three surfers were bitten in the leg off Day tona Beach by blacktip and spinner sharks as another round of attacks followed at New Smyrna Beach Inlet. A 17-year-old girl was treated and released after injury to her left foot and a 32-year-old man, Robert Kurrek, was bitten on the foot. One-mile inlet closure and hospital stays reported with the girl awaiting surgery and in good condition.
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