Archbishop Seized in Mosul Amid Iraqi Election Attacks
Insurgents seized Archbishop Basile Georges Casmoussa in Mosul as violence spiked north and west of Baghdad ahead of Iraqs January 30 election. A suicide bombing near Ramadi wounded Marines and killed civilians while insurgents killed and maimed others across Buhriz Beiji and Ramadi. Officials said more than 20 people died and over 100 suspects were arrested in crackdowns.
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Abbas orders halt to attacks on Israel
Abbas acting under pressure to rein in militants ordered security forces to prevent attacks on Israel and probe the Karni crossing Jewish killings. Hamas says it will keep attacking while Abbas plans talks with Hamas and Islamic Jihad. U S Powell urged action. Annan lamented suspended contacts as Israel seeks tighter PA security control.
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Experts probe 500-year-old bones to locate Columbus grave
Spanish researchers led by a renowned forensic geneticist test bone slivers found in Seville for over two years to identify the final resting place of Christopher Columbus, claiming the remains could be those of the explorer who arrived in the New World by accident.
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