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 Afghan Prez Escapes
 Assassination Attempt 

Taliban boasts
attack proves
group's power

(Newser) - One person was killed and 11 wounded in a Taliban attack this morning in Kabul aimed at assassinating Afghan President Hamid Karzai. The president escaped the rockets and gunfire unhurt. The attack occurred as Karzai, government ministers, foreign diplomats, and military top brass gathered for the 16th anniversary of the fall of the Afghan communist government. All diplomats and cabinet members were safe, according to officials. More »

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Israel Pulls Out of Gaza
on Eve of Rice Visit

Two-day 'interval' during Rice's Mideast visit

(Newser) - Israeli troops pulled out of the Gaza Strip today after five days of fighting that left over 100 Palestinians dead. Hamas is exulting over its "victory" over the "army of Jews," but Israeli leaders say the operation has served its deterrent purpose. A "two-day interval" is planned during a visit by Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Reuters reports. More »

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