israeli prime minister ariel sharon claimed thursday that al-qaeda militants were operating in the gaza strip , a week after twin attacks on israelis in kenya and a day after outlining his idea for a future palestinian state .

Short summary: sharon claims al-qaeda operating in gaza outlines palestinian state idea


moving to repair a candidacy that she acknowledges has stirred concern about her political skills and spirit , hillary rodham clinton says she is now prepared to press an aggressive campaign against mayor rudolph giuliani in the race for u.s. senate , drawing distinctions on issues ranging from school vouchers to tax cuts , and arguing that senate republicans `` do n't need any more votes '' in washington .

Short summary: hillary clinton vows fight on issues and image


just ahead of a major global economic summit , president barack obama called for international allies to develop more aggressive steps to jump-start their own economies .

Short summary: obama urges other nations to take stimulus action


special middle east peace envoy tony blair called on israel and the palestinians on sunday `` to get real '' in order to make peace possible .

Short summary:
blair calls on israel palestinians to get real