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Palestinian Police Battle Gunmen In Test for U.S.-Funded Program
JERUSALEM, May 6 -- At least three people were wounded Tuesday as Palestinian security forces who were trained in a U.S.-funded program battled gunmen in a northern West Bank town long known for its lawlessness.
Washington Post – May 7, 2008 12:08 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
JERUSALEM, May 6 -- At least three people were wounded Tuesday as Palestinian security forces who were trained in a U.S.-funded program battled gunmen in a northern West Bank town long known for its lawlessness.
Washington Post – May 7, 2008 12:08 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
'Saddam's jail diaries' published
A newspaper prints what it says are excerpts from diaries by ex-Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein before his execution in 2006.
BBC News – May 6, 2008 5:25 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
A newspaper prints what it says are excerpts from diaries by ex-Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein before his execution in 2006.
BBC News – May 6, 2008 5:25 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Iran hardliners condemn Khatami
Members of Iran's parliament complain about remarks made by former President Khatami on Ayatollah Khomeini.
BBC News – May 6, 2008 4:49 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Members of Iran's parliament complain about remarks made by former President Khatami on Ayatollah Khomeini.
BBC News – May 6, 2008 4:49 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Palestinian man killed in West Bank
Shooting is first death since deployment of US-backed Palestinian forces near Jenin.
Al Jazeera – May 6, 2008 3:10 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Shooting is first death since deployment of US-backed Palestinian forces near Jenin.
Al Jazeera – May 6, 2008 3:10 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Israeli press on 60th anniversary
In the run-up to celebrations marking the 60th anniversary of the State of Israel on 14 May, the country's press has been discussing the legacy of those decades, and the way ahead.
BBC News – May 6, 2008 2:31 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
In the run-up to celebrations marking the 60th anniversary of the State of Israel on 14 May, the country's press has been discussing the legacy of those decades, and the way ahead.
BBC News – May 6, 2008 2:31 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Beirut to axe Hezbollah telecoms
Lebanon's government says it will shut down a telephone network run by the Shia opposition group Hezbollah.
BBC News – May 6, 2008 12:39 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Lebanon's government says it will shut down a telephone network run by the Shia opposition group Hezbollah.
BBC News – May 6, 2008 12:39 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Rolling the Dice
Barack Obama, it is now clear, is gambling on a grown-up electorate.
Washington Post – May 6, 2008 12:04 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Barack Obama, it is now clear, is gambling on a grown-up electorate.
Washington Post – May 6, 2008 12:04 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
BAE review seeks bribery controls
A review into business practices at BAE Systems recommends tougher anti-bribery measures.
BBC News – May 6, 2008 09:50 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
A review into business practices at BAE Systems recommends tougher anti-bribery measures.
BBC News – May 6, 2008 09:50 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Row over Hezbollah telecoms network
Officials call Shia group's communication system a threat to "Lebanese sovereignty".
Al Jazeera – May 6, 2008 09:39 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Officials call Shia group's communication system a threat to "Lebanese sovereignty".
Al Jazeera – May 6, 2008 09:39 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Unicef warns of Iraqis 'at risk'
UN children's agency says it is getting harder to help people in Baghdad's Sadr City area caught up in fighting.
BBC News – May 6, 2008 07:17 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
UN children's agency says it is getting harder to help people in Baghdad's Sadr City area caught up in fighting.
BBC News – May 6, 2008 07:17 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
