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Israeli prosecutors close 1 case against Olmert
JERUSALEM -- Israel's state prosecutor has decided to drop one criminal investigation into Ehud Olmert's role in the privatization of a bank, though the outgoing prime minister still faces other corruption investigations. (Updated 7:56 a.m. PT)
US cmdr spells out Iraq mission under new pact
BAGHDAD -- A security pact that sets a timetable for troops to leave Iraq requires a shift in how the U.S. carries out combat missions during its remaining time in the country, the top U.S. military commander in Iraq said Friday. (Updated 7:08 a.m. PT)
3 million Muslims in Mecca for pilgrimage
MECCA, Saudi Arabia -- Draped in white robes to symbolize purity and the equality of mankind under God, nearly 3 million Muslims from all over the world gathered Friday in Mecca, on the eve of the start of the annual hajj pilgrimage. (Updated 7:04 a.m. PT)
Iranian militants killed 16 kidnapped police
TEHRAN, Iran -- Iranian state radio says police are confirming that a militant group active in Iran has killed all 16 police officers it abducted in June. (Updated 4:22 a.m. PT)
Israel's military on alert for settler violence
JERUSALEM -- Israel placed military and police forces on alert Friday to head off new violence after the evacuation of a disputed West Bank building brought tensions between the government, extremist settlers and Palestinians to a peak. (Updated 4:09 a.m. PT)
Palestinian bickering strands Gaza's pilgrims
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip -- Mohammed Habboush and his wife Ikram wanted so badly to make the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca from their Gaza home that they sold her gold jewelry to pay for the trip. (Updated 12:06 a.m. PT)
 | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2008 |
- Israel opens Gaza border to foreign journalists
- Obama calls Iraq PM to discuss cooperation
- Iraqi council gives final approval to pact with US
- Israel's troubled Labor Party struggles to survive
- Israelis can't escape troubles in world travels
| WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2008 |
- Bodies of 24 migrants wash up on coast of Yemen
- Cruise passengers describe "cheeky" pirate attack
- Hebron violence rising as settlers await eviction
- Iran's president concedes economy hurting over oil
- Reconciliation needed in Iraq's most violent city
- Journalist jailed in Iraq over homosexuality story
- Iraq's president steps up row over PM's councils
| TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2008 |
- UN probe looks at more suspects in Hariri killing
- Iraqi, Kuwaiti navies to police waterways together
- Dozens hurt as Hebron settlers, Palestinians clash
- Tearful Israel mourns 6 victims of Mumbai attack
- 'Chemical Ali' sentenced to death in Iraq
- US military wants more 'Sons of Iraq' as police
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