November 15, 2002

We will end bombings if Israel 'ends West Bank incursions': Hamas ABC Online - Hamas will stop suicide bombings in Israel if the Israeli army "ends incursions into the West Bank and Gaza, arrests and the killing of civilians," a senior official from the radical Islamic group said Friday. The problem is how you define 'suicide bombings'.  Would the murder in the kibbutz this week qualify?  No?  Well those have to stop as well. 12:01:37 PM

Xbox Live Comes Online InternetNews.com - Microsoft swept in a new world of online console gaming Friday, unveiling its "Xbox Live" broadband game service for its Xbox game console. 11:58:00 AM

CIA killer's body to be sent to Pakistan United Press International - The body of Mir Aimal Kasi, a Pakistani citizen convicted of killing two CIA employees in 1993, has been handed over to his brothers and would be flown to Pakistan in next 24 hours, officials said Friday. 10:31:15 AM

Salt Lake Tribune Stronger Pope captivates Italy The Age - Pope John Paul II has made a historic visit to the Italian parliament, seeking to move beyond past tensions between the Vatican and the Italian Government and to weigh in on challenges that confront the country. 9:24:23 AM

Microsoft To Customers: Want Better Security? Upgrade InternetWeek.com - Microsoft said customers need to upgrade to the latest versions of Windows to get stronger security. In related news, Car manufactures are saying that if you want a higher degree of safety, you can't depend on your 5 or 6 year old car, you must buy a new car.  9:21:28 AM