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�?U.S. recalls ambassador from Syria - MSNBC
The United States recalled its ambassador to Syria on Tuesday, expressing “profound outrage�?amid growing suspicion that Damascus was involved in a massive bombing in Lebanon that killed Lebanon’s former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.
�?Syria diverts blame onto Israel after 'odious' Hariri killing - AFP
Syria went on the defensive after the killing of former Lebanese prime minister Rafiq Hariri, who resigned just four months ago in protest at the dominant role of Damascus in his country.
�?U.S. troops sweep for insurgents across Iraq - USA Today
U.S. raids netted 53 suspected insurgents across Iraq on Tuesday, as U.S. and Iraqi forces sought to end the frequent bombings and ambushes taking a high toll on Iraqi security forces.
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
�?Putin to Sharon: Russia to sell anti-aircraft missiles to Syria - Ha'aretz
Prime Minister Ariel Sharon received a letter Tuesday from Russian President Vladimir Putin, informing him of Russia's decision to go ahead with the sale of advanced anti-aircraft missiles to Syria.
�?Sharon: Israel ready for 'painful compromises' - MSNBC
Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said Tuesday that Israel is prepared to make “painful compromises for peace,�?and has begun coordination with Palestinians on Israel’s planned pullout from the Gaza Strip.
�?Netanyahu to vote against pullout - Jerusalem Post
Finance Minister Binyamin Netanyahu intends to vote against disengagement in Sunday's cabinet vote unless Prime Minister Ariel Sharon agrees to a national referendum, sources close to him said on Tuesday.
Inside the United States
�?Bush resends judicial picks - Washington Times
President Bush officially resubmitted to the Senate yesterday 20 judicial nominees, including seven U.S. Circuit Court nominees whom Democrats filibustered in the last Congress.
�?Bush's faith-based efforts questioned - MSNBC
A former White House official said yesterday that President Bush has failed to deliver on his promise to help religious groups serve the poor, the homeless and drug addicts because the administration lacks a genuine commitment to its "compassionate conservative" agenda.
�?Senate Confirms Chertoff - CBS News
The Senate unanimously confirmed federal judge Michael Chertoff as the nation's second Homeland Security secretary on Tuesday.
�?Pentagon Tests Laser Warning for Planes - AP
The Pentagon is considering using lasers to warn pilots they've flown into restricted airspace, an unusual choice because the government also says terrorists might use the beams of light to blind pilots as they approach airports.
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