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White House Unveils New Terror Alert System

Homeland Security Director Tom Ridge announced the creation of the "homeland security advisory system," a color-coded system for ranking the severity of terrorist threats.

Sharon Lifts Travel Ban on Arafat

As Israel continues to retaliate for a round of deadly attacks over the weekend, Prime Minister Ariel Sharon announced Monday that Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat was free to travel in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.

Dozens Killed in Continued Mideast Clashes

On one of the deadliest days in 17 months of renewed fighting, Israeli troops on Friday killed 33 Palestinians during raids on refugee camps and villages and a Palestinian gunman killed five Israeli students at a Bible study hall.

Climate of Fear

Kwame Holman reports on Zimbabwe's elections, scheduled for next week.

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U.S. Envoy Heading Back to Middle East

President Bush announced Thursday he is sending Middle East envoy Anthony Zinni back to the region to try to a jump-start Israeli-Palestinian truce negotiations.

Israel Steps Up Attacks, Sharon's Policies Questioned

A mounting death toll, worsened Thursday by a series of raids on Palestinian refugee camps and suicide bombings, is raising questions about the leadership of Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon.

Saudi Peace Efforts Appear to Gain Support

Despite continued attacks and counterattacks, efforts to promote a Saudi plan to bring peace to the region appear to gain key support.

Israel Strikes Back After Weekend of Violence

Israel attacks killed at least 19 Palestinians Monday, after a Palestinian suicide bomber and gunmen killed 22 Israelis over the weekend.

Israel Reels From Deadly Attacks That Leave 21 Dead

A series of sniper attacks and a suicide bombing left more than 21 Israelis dead within 24 hours as military forces attempted to respond to continued Palestinian violence.

Israel Renews Attacks on Refugee Camp

Israeli troops continued their assault on a refugee camp Friday, killing at least six Palestinians and wounding 38, Palestinian officials said.