Israel backs Bush peace plan with Palestinian state in three years
President Bush won Israeli acceptance of a U S backed road map to end 32 months of fighting and set up a Palestinian state by 2005. Prime Minister Sharon demanded security guarantees and reform progress from Abbas while Powell and Rice stressed U S commitment to security and implementation.
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Pentagon approves Air Force tanker lease plan
The Pentagon has authorized leasing 100 modified 767 jets from Boeing for use as refueling tankers. Senator Pat Roberts announced the move after years of delays. Senator Maria Cantwell noted the deal would lift Seattle area morale as the planes are assembled there.
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Officials: Found Iraqi gold may be worth half a billion dollars
American troops at a roadblock in Iraq seized a truck carrying about 2,000 bars at a checkpoint near Qaim, near the Syria border. Defense officials say the bars will be tested to confirm they are gold, with potential value up to 500 million dollars.
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Iraq
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Qaim
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