Attack on Nazareth holy site sparks riot
A Jewish Israeli and his wife with a young woman believed to be their daughter entered the Basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth and set off small explosives. The attack triggered a riot as thousands gathered outside, police cleared the site, and the trio were taken into custody. Police noted psychiatric issues and possible custody threats, while church officials called the act a barbaric desecration. The incident highlighted tensions between Jewish and Arab communities in Nazareth.
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Israeli raid in Nablus kills Palestinian teen amid West Bank surge
In Nablus's Hin Beit Shna refugee camp early Friday, 15 year old Amer Bassoumy was shot on his roof during an Israeli raid he witnessed. A second person was lightly wounded by shrapnel, residents said, as gunfire erupted and troops sought militants. The attack follows a spike in violence with Palestinian shootings and rockets from Gaza.
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State of emergency lifted in the Philippines
President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo ended a two week state of emergency after security advisers said coup threats eased. She defended the decree as needed for stability while facing criticism from opponents, civil libertarians, and a raided opposition newspaper.
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No agreement after high level Koreas talks on sea border
South Korea rejected North Korea’s demand to redraw the western sea border ending two days of talks in Panmunjom. No more sessions were scheduled. North Korea accused Seoul of unfair conduct while Pyongyang urged restraint and confidence building.
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