ABBAS TREATED: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas underwent a heart procedure in Jordan to check for blood vessel blockages, but no problems were found and he was promptly discharged from the hospital. The treatment drew attention to the Palestinian leader’s delicate health history and the Palestinians’ lack of a succession plan.
OLMERT PROBE: Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, who is a suspect in several alleged corruption affairs, will face police questioning Friday, his office said. Olmert is a suspect in shady real estate deals and questionable political appointments. He has been questioned several times.
BIN LADEN SON: One of Osama bin Laden’s sons has been denied British residency because London authorities believe his presence in the country would cause “considerable public concern,” the man’s wife said. Omar Osama bin Laden, a 27-year-old metals trader, had hoped to live in Britain with his British-born wife.
MYANMAR FREEZE: President Bush froze the assets of state-owned companies in Myanmar propping up the nation’s military junta, which has been condemned by the international community for suppressing pro-democracy dissidents. The new order allows the Bush administration to go after state-owned enterprises.
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