Two Palestinians Killed in New Israeli Incursions into West Bank
Two Palestinians, including a 12-year-old boy, were killed Saturday by Israeli gunfire in Jenin in the northern West Bank, Palestinian hospital sources said as Israeli forces invaded two Palestinian-ruled sectors of the West Bank early Saturday, arresting Palestinian activists as well as security personnel.

Top Pashtun Deserts Talks, Afghans Split Over Power-Sharing
Landmark talks on Afghanistan's future were dealt a blow Friday when a prominent Pashtun delegate walked out, following a split in the Northern Alliance over selecting members for a transitional authority.

Powell Hosts American Muslims at State Department Iftar Dinner
Continuing a tradition started by the Clinton Administration, U.S. Secretary of State Colin L. Powell hosted a Ramadan iftar (breaking of the fast) dinner Friday evening at the U.S. Department of State.

Palestinian Authority Cited for Human Rights Abuses
The Palestinian Authority (PA) was cited in a human rights report Friday for continuing abuse of prisoners in its justice system, including lack of access to fair trials and torture.

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