Sharon orders faster barrier completion in West Bank
Prime Minister Ariel Sharon directed quicker progress on the West Bank barrier, especially the Jerusalem area. National Security Council head Giora Eiland said the order pushes on to finish faster despite funding and legal hurdles. Palestinians accuse the plan of effectively annexing 7 percent of the West Bank and encircling Jerusalem.
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Diplomat Threat escalates Iraq diplomatic isolation drive
Gunmen threaten to kill Ihab al-Sherif seized in western Baghdad amid rising questions by Arab and Muslim governments on security as condition for upgrading ties to Iraq. Attacks target Bahraini and Pakistani envoys while car bombs kill 11 in Jbala and police are hit in Baghdad.
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Kabul helicopter downing marks deadliest SEAL blow in Afghanistan
Officials detail the June 28 ambush in Kunar province that left four Navy SEALs contending with militants. One rescued, two killed, one missing, as an 8 SEAL crew and 8 Night Stalkers pursued the wrecked MH-47 Chinook amid a rainbound search in rugged mountains.
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