Castro makes first ever visit to Syria to renew ties
Cuban leader Fidel Castro arrived in Damascus from Qatar for a two day visit and held talks with President Bashar Assad. State media reported discussions on regional issues and bilateral relations as flags lined the route to the capital and a palace ceremony marked the welcome.
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Mitchell report sparks Mideast talks push amid Gaza clashes
In Jerusalem and Gaza the Mitchell commission report is seen as a potential peace talks basis despite ongoing violence. A 14-year-old Palestinian, Muhammad Salim, was shot dead in central Gaza as clashes erupted at Netzarim Junction. two others wounded. A blast outside Jerusalem's Old City caused no injuries. Israeli PM Sharon demands an end to violence before talks. Peres urges renewal. Palestinians back the report as a package, while tensions rise with processions marking Al Naaba and deadly West Bank shootings.
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