Bethlehem church sheltering gunmen as Israeli raid expands
Palestinian gunmen hid inside Bethlehem Church of the Nativity as Israeli forces widened operations in the West Bank. Tanks and helicopters pounded Jenin and Salfit, with fighters, a nurse, and a local militia leader among the dead. Clashes around Ramallah and Arafat’s compound continued as diplomacy frayed.
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Islamic Nations Struggle to Define Terrorism at Conference
Islamic nations wrapped up a three day meeting in Kuala Lumpur without a formal definition of terrorism. The final statement condemned terrorism in all forms but allowed room to defend Palestinian actions, notably death by own action bombings, as part of a state conflict. Leaders urged UN led work toward a universal definition.
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Blair Leads Tributes To Queen Mother In Special Parliament Session
Prime Minister Tony Blair praised the Queen Mother as a unifying figure who inspired devotion as MPs held a black clad minute of silence. Parliament opened the commemorative session after the 101 year old royal’s death, with leaders across parties paying respects and tributes echoing in Edinburgh. The Queen Mother’s coffin lay in state at St James’s Palace ahead of the funeral, while princes Andrew and Edward, and other royals prepared vigils and public viewings at Westminster and Windsor. Thousands signed condolence books nationwide.
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North Korea agrees to resume dialogue with U.S.
North Korea announced it will resume talks with the United States after reviewing Washington’s position. The KCNA quoted a Foreign Ministry spokesman saying groundless slanders must not be repeated or the U.S. stance will be deemed deceptive. U.S. envoy Jack Pritchard had proposed resuming dialogue during New York meetings with North Korean officials.
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