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The United Nations warned against cutting off aid to the Palestinian Authority after U.S. and European states indicated that they would halt funding once the militant group Hamas takes over the Palestinian government.

A United Arab Emirates company has agreed to delay its takeover of operations at six major U.S. seaports, giving the Bush administration time to convince skeptical lawmakers the handover would not threaten port security.

Since former lobbyist Jack Abramoff pled guilty to bribery charges a month ago and other issues have taken priority on Capitol Hill, some members of Congress no longer believe lobbying reform needs to be rushed.