Palestinians advance on Wye River accord
Palestinians have taken the next step toward carrying out the land-for-security agreement even though Israel has suspended implementation of the accord. The Palestinian Liberation Organisation's executive committee began preparing for a mid-December gathering in Gaza City.

Taiwan votes: Who deals with China next?
An early low voter turnout in Taiwan was seen as favouring the pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) as the island voted in elections which could set the tone for future dealings with China.

Lanka calls off Jaffna offensive
Sri Lanka's military has called off its bloodiest offensive in the 16-year civil war with Tamil rebels, a failed 19-month attempt to capture a vital highway in the northern war zone which has cost more than 7,000 lives, officials said.

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