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Rocket injures dozens in Israel
At least 69 Israeli soldiers were injured when a rocket fired from Gaza exploded in an army camp in southern Israel, the military has said.
The rocket hit an equipment store at the Zikkim training base, sending shrapnel flying through surrounding tents where soldiers were sleeping. Four of the wounded soldiers were in a serious condition, the military said. It is the largest number of injuries sustained in a single rocket attack against Israel from Gaza. The wounded soldiers were all recent recruits undergoing basic training.
Correspondents say both the government and the army will come under strong pressure to retaliate
Afghans Express Grand Hopes For Cross-Border Peace Talks
Many residents of Kabul are expressing hope that a four-day peace conference between Afghanistan and Pakistan will help reduce the violence in both countries. The grand jirga is focused on improving border security and strengthening bilateral relations. From Kabul, VOA correspondent Benjamin Sand reports.
Thousands of well-armed soldiers have taken up positions throughout this war-torn city as the jirga reaches its halfway point. Despite concerns that Taleban insurgents may try to disrupt the assembly, more than 600 delegates from Pakistan and Afghanistan met for a second day. The talks on Friday focused on specific security issues dividing the two countries, both United States allies in the war against terror. Here in Kabul, the jirga dominates the news.
Deadline Passes in Korean Hostage Standoff in Afghanistan
South Korean protesters light candles during a rally demanding the safe return of South Koreans kidnapped in Afghanistan and the withdrawal of South Korean troops from that country in Seoul, 25 Jul 2007
A deadline set by Taleban kidnappers in Afghanistan has passed, with no word on the fate of their 22 Korean hostages.
A purported Taleban spokesman says the hostages would be killed unless Afghan authorities release Taleban prisoners in exchange for the Koreans.
