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...also feel uncomfortable, due to the fact that we were misled with the information on weapons of mass destruction." ALEKSANDER KWASNIEWSKI, President of Poland, a key Washington ally in the war in Iraq, following Spain's threat to withdraw its troops from Iraq...
...been especially concerned, in recent weeks, to ensure that if Israel does withdraw from Gaza, the resulting power vacuum is not filled by Hamas. But rather than weaken the movement's political authority on the streets of Gaza, the slaying of Yassin may actually have strengthened it. And that's grim news for any hope that the near-moribund Palestinian Authority could be revived in order to take charge of Gaza's security in the wake of Israel's planned departure. An estimated 200,000 people - almost one fifth of Gaza's population - reportedly turned out on the streets...
...Taking police action against Hamas has become almost unthinkable for the PA leadership now, and the killing of Sheikh Yassin may have scuppered attempts by the PA to negotiate a modus vivendi after the Israelis withdraw. Many analysts on both sides of the Israeli-Palestinian divide have concluded that Monday's killing will likely strengthen Hamas at the expense...
Indeed, Chu and Lee made a run at the title, winning their 5-7, 6-3, 6-1 semifinal on Sunday. However, the duo was forced to withdraw before the finals, as Lee had to return to a prior commitment in New York...
...voters acquiesced to the terrorists’ demands. Afraid that Spanish support for the war in Iraq fueled the bombing, voters pulled their support of a man who has a history of aggressive, anti-terrorism efforts designed to make Spain safer, only to elect a man who promised to withdraw from Iraq. Immediately following the election, Zapatero announced that Spain’s 1,300 troops would be withdrawn from Iraq unless the occupation was endorsed by the United Nations...