Gaza clashes batter Rafah as army probes for remains
In Rafah only a blast earlier in the week left five dead, as troops and gunmen clashed around the camp. Officials said the fighting could precede a major push to widen a patrol road toward the Egyptian border, with hundreds of houses at risk of demolition. Hamas claimed responsibility for a deadly shooting and vowed footage. casualties included one Israeli soldier killed and several wounded, while Palestinian casualties included two killed and eight wounded.
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ElBaradei calls North Korea top global security concern
UN nuclear chief Mohamed ElBaradei labeled North Korea the No 1 international security issue and warned that the world’s response to its nuclear program will set a precedent. He urged careful handling to avoid teaching would be proliferators the wrong lesson.
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Powell urged to push Palestinian leaders on Sharon plan
Secretary of State Powell said he would tell Palestinian leaders this weekend to accept Ariel Sharon's proposal to withdraw Israeli troops and dismantle settlers in Gaza. He planned meetings with Prime Minister Ahmed Qureia in Amman and later with Palestinian and Arab leaders at a Dead Sea conference. Powell expressed optimism Israel broadly supports the withdrawal and noted Bush backing for a Palestinian state, though timing may slip.
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