After Arafat, who could lead the Palestinians next
Amid intensifying Israeli offensives, potential successors to Yasser Arafat stay out of sight. Mahmoud Abbas Abu Mazen faces criticism for conciliation. Ahmed Qureia Abu Ala pursues talks and ties with Israel. Mohammed Dahlan and Jibril Rajoub, younger security chiefs, are named as likely leaders by many Palestinians.
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Egypt limits ties with Israel not severing diplomatic links
Cairo says it will suspend all government contacts with Israel except those serving the Palestinian cause. Official visits and calls are banned, the Israeli ambassador may stay but will not be contacted. The move follows protests and clashes over Israel’s West Bank offensive, drawing mixed US and regional reactions.
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Foreign journalists evacuated from Bethlehem as siege ends
A convoy evacuated five Italian journalists and about a dozen other foreigners from Bethlehem, including Americans and Britons, after Israeli troops drove militants into the Church of the Nativity compound and British and American security teams moved civilians to safety. Among evacuees was Kunle Ibidun, injured in a prior demonstration, while his father died in England the same day.
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White House signals openness to renewed talks with North Korea
The White House reaffirmed willingness to reopen dialogue with North Korea after Pyongyang accused Washington of groundless slanders. Officials noted a dispatch from North Korea about talks with a U N consortium on two light water reactors may signal a resumption of dialogue. Bush urged North Korea to join discussions on broader security issues and nuclear proliferation.
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Dancing Dalian Favorites Guide at 18 West Main
A local listing promotes Dalian style dishes including Lasagna Shrimp Scampi Prime Rib Filet Mignon Fettucine Alfredo and Pizza at a restaurant on 18 West Main Street in DuQuoin Illinois with phone number 618 542 2468.
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Transplanted Sausage Puts Puzzle Into Meaningful Mix
Across clues mix wordplay with transplanted items yielding punny definitions. Many entries hinge on replaced foods or musicians, connecting puzzles to famous names like Coltrane and Jethro Tull while weaving interstate geography and literary references. The grid blends humor and challenge.
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Wonderword 2002 Universal list of clue words
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