NATO raids near Kabul free Italian hostage in raid
NATO forces struck a suspected Taliban compound north of Kabul during a Friday raid. An Italian photographer, Gabriele Torsello, held by militants since October, was released and said he longed for his family and Italy.
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Gaza border town offensive escalates as Israeli troops kill seven militants
Israeli troops in Beit Hanoun press a Gaza offensive killing seven Hamas militants and three civilians including a 12 year old girl. Abbas appeals to the U N Security Council seeking intervention as negotiators near a unity government to unlock international aid.
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Taiwan leader vows response to embezzlement charges
President Chen Shui-bian pledged to answer prosecutors within two days over accusations he and his wife embezzled funds from a diplomatic slush fund. His Democratic Progressive Party weighs whether to back calls for his resignation as protests mount in Taipei.
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