October 16, 2003

Palestinians: Israel behind Gaza attack JewishPost -  In a series of articles, interviews, and cartoons, the Palestinian Authority media on Thursday claimed that Israel was behind the attack on the American convoy in the northern Gaza Strip in which three US guards were killed. The allegations come even as the Palestinian Authority announced that its security forces have arrested a number of Palestinians from Jabalya refugee camp on suspicion of involvement in the attack. And I suppose the kids throwing rocks at the american and palestinian investigators on the scene were actually Mossad agents? 2:07:18 PM

Bush orders officials to stop the leaks The Philadelphia Inquirer - Concerned about the appearance of disarray and feuding within his administration as well as growing resistance to his policies in Iraq, President Bush - living up to his recent declaration that he is in charge - told his top officials to "stop the leaks" to the media, or else. News of Bush's order leaked almost immediately. Bush told his senior aides Tuesday that he "didn't want to see any stories" quoting unnamed administration officials in the media anymore, and that if he did, there would be consequences, said a senior administration official who asked that his name not be used. 2:03:30 PM

Lebanese man involved in honour killing al Jazeera - A Lebanese man has confessed to murdering his sister to protect his family's honour. Ali Shawkat al-Sahili accused his sister of staining the family name before he lured her out to orchards near their home and shot her. Jordan's current penal code considers killing female relatives caught committing adultery as an act of self-defence, making sentences more lenient.  1:02:22 PM

Microsoft plans Windows overhaul to fight hackers CNN -  Stung by criticism over lax software security, Microsoft Corp. disclosed plans Thursday to update its flagship Windows operating systems early in 2004 to make consumers less vulnerable to hackers. 10:36:42 AM

Pope Urges Swift Justice for Bad Priests Kansas City Star - VATICAN CITY - Pope John Paul II said Thursday that bishops must act swiftly in cases of crimes and "grave lapses" of moral behavior involving priests. 10:32:07 AM

US wins Security Council backing The Globe and Mail - The United States won diplomatic backing from the UN Security Council on Thursday for its occupation of Iraq. The vote was carried unanimously by the 15-member Council. 10:29:41 AM