Israel to turn over West Bank town of Tulkarem this week
A Palestinian official said Israel will hand over Tulkarem in the West Bank to Palestinian control this week, resuming confidence-building measures halted after a deadly Tel Aviv bombing that killed five Israelis. The move follows a February bombing blamed on Hamas that froze handovers and prisoner releases.
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Syrian pullout from Lebanon begins amid protests in Beirut
Lebanese officials say Syrian troops will start withdrawing toward the Bekaa Valley today as Hezbollah leaders call for a large peaceful demonstration in central Beirut to express loyalty to Damascus. President Assad confirms a two-step redeployment plans, with U.S. and international pressure demanding a full withdrawal by Lebanon’s elections.
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Iraq forms first democratically elected parliament meeting
Iraqi politicians set March 16 for the opening of the first democratically elected parliament. Jalal Talabani to be president with Tharhin al-Daafari to become prime minister. Kurds secure presidential post and discussions on extending Kirkuk territory with the Iraqi Alliance. joint agreement to paper. Provincial and municipal elections held January 30.
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Journalist disputes U S account of shooting in Iraq
Italian journalist Serena Calipari wounded by American troops after her abduction in Iraq questions US account and does not rule out deliberate targeting. White House calls event a horrific accident and will conduct a full investigation. Autopsy on a slain colleague notes a temple shot and instant death.
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Pope John Paul II Blesses Faithful From Hospital Window
Pope John Paul II appeared frail but alert at Rome’s Gemelli hospital as he waved and made the sign of the cross to cheering crowds below and watched his blessing on a widescreen TV. Archbishop Leonardo Sandri read the Angelus from St Peter’s, emphasizing the pope’s continued public role amid illness.
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Grounded astronauts eye return as NASA mulls next shuttle era
Dozens of veteran astronauts discuss the long wait for flight and the gap before a new generation vehicle. Some fear delays and policy shifts will push careers past their prime while Discovery readies a May 15 launch and Congress weighs the road to future missions.
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