Archive - Aug 11, 2006

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Israel Begins Ground Offensive/UN Debates Resolution
Today Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has given his approval for the Israeli Army to begin a ground assault 18 miles into Lebanon that will reach the Litani River. Meanwhile, it appears a French proposal for a UN resolution calling for a cease fire could be voted on tonight. However, reports indicate that Israel will reject the cease fire resolution, thus likely meaning opposition from the US as well.. From NY Haider Rizvy has more.

Britain Names Accused Plotters

And in Uganda, the country's military has told rebels of the Lords Resistance Army to return to peace talks or face a heavy onslaught. Emmanuel Okella reports from Kampala.

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