Israel threatens to drop policy of restraint
Israel said on Wednesday it would be forced to drop its "policy of restraint" to stop Jewish blood being spilled in what it sees as a new, more bloody Palestinian strategy.



Brother sues Suu Kyi for half of house
Aung San Suu Kyi has been sued by her brother for half ownership of her home in a new crisis for the pro-democracy leader who for years has faced political harassment by the military government.



Tennis champ defends Bush in drunk-driving case
Australian tennis champion John Newcombe defended US presidential hopeful George W Bush on Wednesday over a long-ago drink-driving incident, saying they had just been young and having fun.



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