Israel’s Gaza Trap (Time.com)
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Time.com - As fighting escalates, pressure mounts for a ground invasion. But that may be exactly what Hamas wants
US: IAEA report raises questions on Iran (AP)
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AP - A new report by the U.N.'s nuclear watchdog raises "very troubling questions" about Iran's engagement in weapons production and will open a new page in the probe into Tehran's alleged activities, a senior U.S. official said Thursday.
Security Council edges closer toward adoption of Iran sanctions (AFP)
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AFP - The Security Council edged closer toward adoption Friday of a third set of UN sanctions against Iran over its nuclear defiance despite reservations from four non-aligned countries.
Jolie sees benefit in US surge in Iraq (AP)
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AP - Actress and humanitarian activist Angelina Jolie said Thursday that the reinforcement of U.S. troops in Iraq has created an opportunity for humanitarian programs to boost assistance for Iraqi refugees.
Iran U.N. sanctions vote seen likely Saturday (Reuters)
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Reuters - Western envoys said the U.N.
Security Council would probably vote on Saturday to impose a
third round of sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program,
which Tehran said would be an illegal gesture to be ignored.
U.N. council expected to vote Saturday on Iran (Reuters)
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Reuters - The U.N. Security Council is
expected to vote this weekend on a resolution imposing a third
round of sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program, Western
ambassadors said on Thursday.
US military deaths in Iraq at 3,973 (AP)
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AP - As of Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008, at least 3,973 members of the U.S. military have died since the beginning of the Iraq war in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count. The figure includes eight military civilians. At least 3,237 died as a result of hostile action, according to the military's numbers.
Bush says US not headed into a recession (AP)
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AP - President Bush said Thursday the country is not recession-bound and, despite expressing concern about slowing economic growth, rejected for now any additional stimulus efforts. "We acted robustly," he said.
Gates to Turkey: Halt incursion in Iraq (AP)
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AP - Defense Secretary Robert Gates said he told Turkish leaders Thursday that they should end an offensive against Kurdish rebels in northern Iraq as soon as possible. Yet even as Gates made his appeal, the Turkish military pressed ahead.
Bush clears way for Palestinian aid (AFP)
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AFP - US President George W. Bush on Thursday cleared the way for 150 million dollars in aid to the Palestinian Authority to "avert a serious and immediate financial crisis," a US official said.