Pope John Paul II returns relics to Orthodox Church
In a gesture of ecumenical goodwill, Pope John Paul II handed over the bones of two early Christian saints from Constantinople to the Orthodox Church. Bartholomew I and the pope declared the act a step toward reconciliation, with ceremony in St. Peter's Basilica and later a procession in Istanbul.
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Palestinians move to dissolve Gaza security unit amid abuses
The Palestinian Authority said it will abolish the Gaza Security and Protections unit nicknamed the death squad as part of reform after accusations of abuse. Brig. Gen. Rashid Abu Shirak announced the move, aiming to end chaos and criminal elements linked to the 70 person force formed to crack down on militants like Hamas and Islamic Jihad. The unit faced claims of land grabs and weapon smuggling, signaling a shift after Yasser Arafat's death.
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Pakistan to pull troops from South Waziristan near Afghanistan
Pakistan says hundreds of troops will be withdrawn from South Waziristan after months of operations against al Qaida remnants. Lt Gen Safdar Hussain cited tribal support and said some forces will stay. no sign of Bin Laden found. U.S. officials urged continued Pakistani actions in the area.
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