Friday, July 18, 2008

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - Taliban militants and other armed anti-U.S. groups will continue their violent opposition to Afghan and American-led forces until a genuine dialogue is held to solve Afghanistan's problems, the former hard-line regime's ambassador to Pakistan said.

JERUSALEM (AP) - In a growing barrage of Israeli pressure against Hamas, a senior military commander said Israel is actively preparing to reoccupy the Gaza Strip and a powerful lawmaker said the entire Palestinian Cabinet could be targeted for assassination after the appointment of a wanted militant to head a new security force.

ORANJESTAD, Aruba (AP) - A 19-year-old man detained in the disappearance of a young Alabama woman had never figured in the case before, lawyers said Monday, prompting speculation that authorities were taking a new approach to the case.

U.S. Marines repel coordinated insurgent assault in Ramadi; Iraqi political process stalls

Palestinian suicide bomber kills nine in Tel Aviv, setting up confrontation with Israel

VERACRUZ, Mexico (AP) - A vastly overcrowded passenger bus veered off a highway emergency ramp and crashed through a metal barrier Monday, plunging more than 650 feet into a ravine in eastern Mexico. At least 67 people were killed, including four children.

Protester fatally shot by security forces as Nepal's cities run low on fresh food and fuel

Saddam challenges handwriting experts, demands his own from anywhere but Iran, Israel

Russia and China will oppose sanctions against Sudanese blocking peace in Darfur