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Israeli cabinet rejects Gaza pullout delay
Israel's Cabinet on Sunday rejected a proposal to delay the planned withdrawal from the Gaza Strip by six months.

Troops rescue flood-hit Gujaratis from trees
Troops yesterday rescued villagers perched in trees to escape swollen rivers in Gujarat where severe flooding has left 127 people dead and tens of thousands homeless.

Accord likely on climate change at G8: Chirac
Bush may sign deal
An agreement on climate change is likely at this week's G8 summit in Scotland, French President Jacques Chirac said yesterday following talks with the leaders of Russia and Germany.

Blast hits UN HQ in Kosovo capital
At least three blasts rocked the centre of Kosovo's capital on Saturday, and one targeted the UN mission headquarters.

Nasa launches probe to collide with comet
Nasa spacecraft with a Hollywood name released a probe early Sunday on a collision course with a speeding comet, an ambitious mission that scientists hope will offer the first peek inside one of these

Church takes unified stand on Gloriagate
A number of Roman Catholic bishops have begun informal talks on how the country could extricate itself out of the political crisis facing President Macapagal-Arroyo, a church prelate said Saturday.

Colombo questions impartiality of peace broker Norway
Sri Lanka's foreign minister has questioned the impartiality of peace broker Norway after earlier urging it to quit unless it can ensure democracy in areas held by Tamil Tiger rebels, a report said Sunday.

7 militants, 2 civilians killed in Kashmir
Troops shot dead seven suspected Islamic militants in revolt-hit Indian Kashmir, while two civilians were also shot and killed in the latest outbreaks of violence, police said yesterday.

Sharif requests Pakistan govt for passport
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, living in exile in Saudi Arabia, has formally requested the Pakistan government to issue passports to him and his wife.