Palestinian officials resign after kidnappings in Gaza
Two senior Palestinian security officials resigned as Gaza tensions rose after a wave of kidnappings including the police chief and five French citizens. The Palestinian government planned an emergency session, with possible end for Prime Minister Ahmed Qureia’s tenure as negotiations continued.
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Palestinians seek sanctions if barrier remains at West Bank wall
United Nations observers called on the General Assembly to impose sanctions on Israel if it refuses the ICJ advisory opinion on the West Bank security barrier. Nasser Al-Kidwa urged action after Israel, led by Ariel Sharon, pressed ahead with construction and possible rerouting despite the court ruling.
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FBI warns al Qaida may recruit non Arabs for US attacks
The FBI warned in its weekly bulletin that al Qaida may seek operatives who are U.S. citizens or legal residents to ease attacks inside the United States. The agency notes non Arabs could help bypass security, with further emphasis on those tied to Islamic extremist groups in North Africa and parts of Asia. Counterterrorism officials caution there is no specific time or method.
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Philippines pulls out more troops from Iraq
Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo ordered 11 more soldiers to leave Iraq to placate kidnappers holding a truck driver hostage. The 51 member peacekeeping force was reduced to 43, prompting U S ally concerns about signaling to terrorists as insurgents intensified attacks in Baghdad and across Iraq.
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Sudan rebels seek agenda for Darfur peace talks
In Addis Ababa Sudan and two rebel groups worked to set an agenda for talks to end 17 months of fighting that has killed tens of thousands and displaced over a million. Rebels demand a timeline to disarm the Janjaweed and releases of war prisoners along with aid access, while the WHO cautions the death rate in Darfur could rise again during the rainy season.
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