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Car bomb attack in Turkey kills 13 soldiers

Thirteen soldiers have been killed and 48 other military personnel injured in a car bomb attack in Turkey, military officials said.

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Islamists seize wife of leading politician

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Safety fears raised about China crash runway

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Palestinians to seek UN endorsement of statehood

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Cowen optimistic on Lisbon changes

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Israel may speed up Gaza pullout

Israelis praise minister's bid to stop attacks

The Israeli government paid tribute to Foreign Affairs Minister Dermot Ahern today for his attempts to stop attacks on Jewish buildings in Dublin.

Wed, 13 Jul, 2005

Failed elections trigger Serbian political crisis

Serbian presidential elections failed for the third time in a year today, triggering a major political crisis in the Balkan republic.

Sun, 16 Nov, 2003

Assad blasts Israeli 'government of war'

Israel’s attack on Syria will enhance the country’s role in the Middle East, instead of diminishing it as the Israelis seek, Syrian President Bashar Assad said today.

Tue, 07 Oct, 2003

US veto won't shake us, says Arafat

YASSER ARAFAT yesterday dismissed the US veto of a UN resolution against Israel's threats to expel him, saying the step will not "shake us".

Thu, 18 Sep, 2003

US vetoes UN Israel resolution

The US vetoed a UN resolution that called on Israel to halt threats to expel Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat from the West Bank.

Wed, 17 Sep, 2003

'Arafat could have been assassinated by Israel at anytime'

Calling Yasser Arafat the man who inspired modern "mega-terrorism", Israel's UN ambassador said his country could have assassinated the Palestinian leader at any time if it wanted to.

Tue, 16 Sep, 2003

Israel backs away from Arafat death threats

Israel tonight backed off from threats to kill Yasser Arafat

Mon, 15 Sep, 2003

Killing Arafat an option, says Israeli vice premier

ISRAEL'S vice prime minister said killing Yasser Arafat is an option for Israel, as Palestinians yesterday took to the streets across the West Bank and Gaza Strip promising to protect their leader.

Mon, 15 Sep, 2003