Fighting in West Bank: 5 dead
Published: 22 April, 2007, 01:16
The fighting erupted early on Saturday in the north of the West Bank – an area known as a stronghold for militant groups. The bloodshed has left five people dead.
Israeli troops killed four Palestinians in clashes, while an Israeli air-strike killed the fifth man in the Gaza Strip following a Palestinian rocket attack.Later in the day, a 17-year-old girl was shot dead by Israeli troops as she stood at her window in the Jenin refugee camp.Among the dead in the gunfight were three members of Islamic extremist groups and a Palestinian policeman.
22.04.2007, 01:14
U.S. admits mistakes over missile systemA senior U.S official has admitted that his country should have consulted more widely, especially with Russia, before announcing plans for a missile defence system in Eastern Europe. |
22.04.2007, 01:18
Another shooting tragedy in U.S.NASA has named the gunman, who killed a hostage and himself during a stand-off at Johnson Space Centre in Houston. Bill Phillips was a contract engineer at the site. |
