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Violence Mounts among Palestinians as Israeli Divide Grows
The United States wants to revive the Middle East peace process at a moment when Palestinians are ready for civil war and Israeli's don't trust their own government. Will the threat of Iran get so-called "moderate" Arab governments to help out? Does the road to regional stability run through Jerusalem after all? Plus, Iraqi and US forces kill 50 militants in central Baghdad, and will California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger provide a national model for healthcare?
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenThe United States wants to revive the Middle East peace process at a moment when Palestinians are ready for civil war and Israeli's don't trust their own government. Will the threat of Iran get so-called "moderate" Arab governments to help out? Does the road to regional stability run through Jerusalem after all? Plus, Iraqi and US forces kill 50 militants in central Baghdad, and will California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger provide a national model for healthcare?
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3 storiesIraqi and US Forces Kill 50 Militants in Central Baghdad
As President Bush prepares to address the nation tomorrow night on his new plan for Iraq, US and Iraqi soldiers battled for hours with insurgents today in downtown Baghdad. They were backed up by US helicopters and fixed wing aircraft. Solomon Moore, who is in Baghdad for the Los Angeles Times , has more.
Read the story6 minAnother Effort at Middle East Peace
After testifying to Congress on Thursday about Iraq, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will leave for the Middle East on Friday.
Read the story34 minSchwarzenegger Calls for Health Coverage for All
There are 36 million people in California--6.5 million of whom don't have health insurance. Governor Schwarzenegger would require everyone to buy health insurance and prohibit insurance plans from turning anyone down.
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