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PA begins action against militants
By Amos Harel, Arnon Regular and Aluf Benn
Palestinian security forces yesterday appeared to be taking preliminary steps against the terrorist factions in the Gaza Strip following heavy pressure from the U.S. on top Palestinian leaders this weekend.
Diplomatic gears continue to turn
By Aluf Benn
Following Tuesday's suicide bomb attack in Jerusalem and Israel's military reaction on Thursday, the weekend saw the turn of the international efforts to save the diplomatic process.
Focus / Abbas tries to salvage hudna
By Danny Rubinstein
Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas, anticipating large-scale action on the part of Hamas, spent the weekend making efforts to reinstate the recently-ended hudna.
Treasury planning new taxes in 2004
By Moti Bassok
Finance Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and senior treasury officials will present the proposed 2004 state budget to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon in the middle of the week.
Analysis / A golden chance to make amends
By Nehemia Strasler
After 10 days of vacation in Caesarea, Finance Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will return today (with fresh vigor?) to wage the battle over the budget.
Police: Findings show Brinks thief still here
Haaretz Staff
Police have received information indicating that the man suspected of stealing a Brinks armored car and driving away with at least NIS 4.7 million in cash is still in the country.
Nine Jews arrested for terrorist attacks against Palestinians
By Jonathan Lis
Nine Jewish men were arrested in the last few days on suspicion of carrying out terrorist attacks against Palestinians in recent years. One of them, Shahar Dvir-Zeliger, is also suspected of a murder attempt and weapons-related offenses, Jerusalem Magistrate's Court released for publication on Friday.
Gusinsky arrested in Greece
Reuters
Former Russian media magnate Vladimir Gusinsky, who lost his business after falling afoul of the Kremlin, was arrested at Athens airport on an international warrant, Greek police said yesterday.
Elementary schools look poised to strike
By Relly Sa'ar
Militant killed in Nablus; 16 hurt in protest
By Amos Harel
Thousands flock to Hamas leader's funeral
By Amos Harel, Jonathan Lis and Yair Ettinger
Weekend's End / Change the diskette, lose the memory
By Doron Rosenblum
IDF suspends assassinations, Gaza operations for now
By Amos Harel
Soldier reports attempted kidnapping
By Revital Levy-Stein
Three British soldiers killed in Iraq ambush
Reuters
Grieving UN staff in Baghdad restart work in tents
Reuters
Helicopter crash kills Russian governor, 19 others
Reuters
Italian, German leaders declare relations fine after meeting
The Associated Press
Iran cuts some ties with Argentina after ex-envoy arrested
Reuters
Kenyan vice president dies in London hospital
Reuters
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