Gaza City raid targets Meqdad family in deepest Gaza incursion
Israeli troops backed by 30 armoured vehicles and three helicopters seized four Meqdad brothers in Sabra, accusing them of manufacturing mortar shells used on Jewish settlements. The operation marked Gaza City’s deepest incursion in two years and warning to Hamas leaders.
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Queen and prince sympathetic to former royal butler
London AP reports Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles sympathize with Paul Burrell, the late Princess Diana’s former butler, amid disclosures after his trial for allegedly stealing items. The trial collapsed when the queen confirmed Burrell had kept items for safekeeping.
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U.N. Bans Trade On Bigleaf Mahogany Sea Horses And 26 Sea Turtles
The United Nations Convention voted to list bigleaf mahogany as threatened and to restrict trade, while approving an American led sea horse protection and a China US Germany backed move to conserve 26 sea turtle species. Delegates failed to pass measures for two shark species despite opposition led by Japan.
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Pope urges Italians to have more children to reverse decline
Pope John Paul II spoke to Italy’s parliament calling for higher birth rates to avert demographic decline and urged clemency for prisoners. He pressed Europe to recognize Christianity in a proposed EU constitution amid mixed protests and strong audience applause.
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