Iraqi justice minister survives car bombing in Baghdad
A car bombing targeted Iraqi justice minister Malik al Hassan as he left his home, killing five bodyguards and injuring others while the minister remained unharmed. The attack, tied to al Qaeda linked Abu Musab al Zarqawi, marked renewed insurgent strikes amid anniversary celebrations of Saddam’s rise.
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Palestinian premier resigns amid leadership shakeup in Ramallah
Palestinian prime minister Ahmed Qureia resigned during a Ramallah cabinet meeting amid a broad overhaul of security leadership. He cited a deteriorating Gaza security situation and internal external issues. Arafat refused the resignation but Qureia stayed firm. cabinet reconvenes Monday to decide. Israel warned of unilateral Gaza withdrawal plans as instability deepened.
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American woman gets death penalty in Oman murder case
An Oman court convicted American Rebecca Thompson and two Omani men of killing Mark Thompson on January 1 in Muscat. Thompson and her 14 year old son Derrick faced separate sentences. the son received a three year suspended term and deportation, while the two Omani men were given ten years each. It was unclear if appeals would follow.
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