Tuesday, June 27, 2006

6/27/06

Israel masses troops on Gaza border Israeli troops and tanks were massed on the Gaza border Tuesday as negotiations continued for the release of an Israeli soldier.

Abbas warns PA ministers of IDF attack The London-based al-Hayat newspaper reported on Tuesday that Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas warned PA Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh that Israel would target him.

US seeks Pakistan-Afghan teamwork US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has called for greater co-operation between Pakistan, Afghanistan and the US in the "war on terror".

Vatican pledges to bring Shalit home The Vatican will do its best to ensure that abducted soldier Gilad Shalit is returned to Israel.

Blair Calls on G8 Leaders to Pay More Attention to Africa Speaking at London University on Monday, British Prime Minister Tony Blair said he feared the G8 leaders were on a path of failing to make true the commitments they took last year to help Africa.

Report Shows: Outposts are Not Illegal The Shomron Regional Council presents evidence that the outposts are no more "unauthorized" than many other Israeli towns.

Syria Vs. Islamist Militants: Is It Hype? The Syrian president warns of growing al-Qaida presence in neighboring Lebanon.

Womb environment 'makes men gay' A man's sexual orientation may be determined by conditions in the womb, according to a study.

Date set for Saddam's Anfal trial The trial of Saddam Hussein, the ousted Iraqi president, on charges including genocide in a campaign against Kurds in the 1980s has been set for August 21.

Israeli Official: Iran Could Have Nukes in 2007 Iran could have a nuclear weapon in 2007.

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