Top News This Morning
Just testing an idea. Not much going on this morning in the world – I may have to go with the rant-o’-the-day option, just for kicks.
Israelis probed for ‘targeting Arabs’
Israeli police question four Jewish settlers suspected of planting a bomb at an Arab girls’ school – one of a series against Arab targets.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/hi/english/world/middle_east/newsid_1982000/1982851.stm
Arafat rails against Likud setback
Embarking on his first trip outside Ramallah this year, Mr Arafat attacks Israel’s Likud party for its decision not to back a Palestinian state.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/hi/english/world/middle_east/newsid_1984000/1984088.stm
Cuba opens up for Carter
Fidel Castro greets former US President Jimmy Carter to Cuba in the first visit by an American president, present or past, in more than 40 years.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/hi/english/world/americas/newsid_1983000/1983840.stm