Text: stocks in the united states were dragged lower by the energy sector after the government announced on tuesday that it was opening investigations into the oil spill in the gulf of mexico .

Summary: oil spill inquiry upsets markets at day s end david jolly contributed reporting


Text: indonesian vice president megawati soekarnoputri friday expressed concern about the health problem of youths , saying the country has placed its hope and future on them .

Summary: indonesia 's future depends on youth 's health says vp


Text: hundreds of palestinian prisoners ' families on thursday gathered before terminals in the west bank and gaza strip , awaiting their loved ones to be released from israeli jails later in the day .

Summary: palestinians await prisoners release from israel


Text: a leading local businessman confirmed monday that he has accepted a government offer of a post as vice convener of a preparatory committee of an economic advisory body proposed by president chen shui-bian to boost the sagging local economy .

Summary:
tsmc chief to join preparatory group for economic advisory body