Bethlehem Christmas Quiet as Arafat Banned Pilgrimage
Few foreign pilgrims reached Bethlehem for Christmas as Israeli checkpoints and ruinous streets underscored ongoing tension. Local Christians observed Mass at the Church of the Nativity with Latin Patriarch Michel Sabbah, while Father Aurelio Malestagno noted reduced participation and ongoing efforts to offer hope amid restraint.
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Israeli Soldier and Two Gunmen Die in Mideast Clash
Israeli forces fought gunmen near a farm leased from Jordan, leaving one Israeli soldier dead and two wounded while two gunmen were found dead. The incident followed clashes across the Jordan border as Israel pressed Arafat and moved to ease restrictions on Jericho. News notes include arrests in Tamoun and broader border violence amid ongoing 15-month conflict.
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U S seeks to join Yemen in al Qaida crackdown
The United States asks Yemen to allow Marines to participate in hunting Osama bin Laden's al Qaida network. A joint CIA led task force is proposed as Yemen reports ongoing operations in central and eastern regions. Twenty four soldiers and six tribesmen have died. five suspects remain at large. The U S embassy in Sanaa closed for Christmas.
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Free Auto Accident Rights Report Seeks Victims
Gaston County NC offers a free report for car accident victims. A 34 hour toll free recorded message at 1-800-866-5240 explains potential pain and rights after any collision. Call and hear the information before speaking to others.
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