Arafat Tours Ramallah as West Bank Siege Ends
Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat toured Ramallah amid a relief from Israeli siege, waving to children and pledging to fly Palestine’s flag. Across Bethlehem, clashes at the Church of the Nativity and a Jenin massacre claim contested by Human Rights Watch sparked international debate.
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Lawmakers Back Israel in Bipartisan Resolutions
Congress passed non binding resolutions praising Israel and condemning Palestinian terrorism. Representative DeLay and Senator Lieberman led in framing the measures as a shared struggle against terror, while Yasser Arafat was named in a sharper House resolution.
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British lead 1000-strong sweep into Afghan al Qaida region
British troops head a 1000-strong allied force in a new operation named Snipe in southeastern Afghanistan. The rugged 8000 to 13000 foot terrain is described as very rough and no enemy activity has been reported so far. officials say the area may be a former al Qaida base and has not yet been investigated by coalition ground forces.
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Ex Taliban report of crowding and starvation in Afghan prison
Newly freed Taliban fighters describe severe overpacking in cells designed for far fewer inmates. Red Cross helped release 614 prisoners, while 2,300 remain, including 800 foreigners, with many youths among them.
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