U.S. Says American Citizen May be Among Taliban Prisoners
A pro-Taliban fighter claiming to be an American has been taken into U.S. custody following a bloody uprising at a prison in northern Afghanistan that left hundreds dead, officials said Monday.

Palestinian Leadership Crackdown on Activists
The Palestinian Authority Sunday declared a state of emergency in the Gaza Strip and West Bank following an unprecedented series of bomb attacks against Israel, according to a statement received here by news agencies.

Israeli Missiles Destroy Arafat's Residence in Fresh Attacks on Gaza
Israeli helicopters destroyed Yasser Arafat's presidential residence and offices in a missile strike in Gaza City on Monday, while the Palestinian leader was out of Gaza, a news agency correspondent on the scene said.

Afghans Finalizing Details of Historic Power-Sharing Deal
Rival Afghan groups locked in landmark power-sharing talks in Germany edged closer Sunday to finally striking a deal on a post-Taliban interim government, as they set about naming Afghanistan's new leaders.

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