Bush backs Olmert proposal for West Bank redraw
President Bush praised Israeli Prime Minister Olmert's unilateral plan to redraw West Bank borders as a potential step toward peace while urging negotiations with Abbas. Both leaders warned Iran must not acquire nuclear weapons and stressed a negotiated peace as the goal.
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Ramallah capture of Hamas fugitive shocks militants
In Ramallah Ibrahim Hamed, a top Hamas fugitive linked to attacks killing Israelis and five Americans, surrendered after a siege near Mahmoud Abbas’s residence. Soldiers surrounded his hideout as troops urged surrender from a two-story building in a wealthy district.
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Iraq coalition faces years of security challenge in Baghdad
Iraq's new prime minister prioritizes security as violence persists. Analysts warn real progress may not come until well into 2007, with American troops likely to stay in harm's way despite U.S. and British hopes to pull back. Plans for major operations target Baghdad and Ramadi amid sectarian violence.
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Bush to reassess Iraq deployment amid new government
President Bush said he would reexamine Iraq war needs as a new Iraqi government takes shape. He warned against judging progress by violence and noted the country is moving toward Iraqi security capacity and joint planning with U.S. commanders. The conflict has produced heavy casualties and rising pressure for troop withdrawals.
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Lloyd Bentsen 85 former senator dies in Texas
Former senator and treasury secretary Lloyd Bentsen died at 85 in Houston after strokes since 1998. The Texan served 28 years in Congress and two as Clinton's treasury secretary. Gov. Perry ordered five days of state flags at half staff. Dukakis mourned the loss of a valued friend and running mate.
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