china 's shanghai b-shares closed half a percent lower tuesday in thin trade with most investors sidelined amid cautious sentiment , dealers said .

Short summary: shanghai b-shares close half a percent lower


israel 's leader dismissed on sunday a top ally 's call to share the holy city of jerusalem with the palestinians , another reminder of the challenges the u.s. faces as it shifts gears on its troubled mideast peacemaking strategy .

Short summary: israel s leader does not want to share jerusalem


us defense secretary william cohen arrived here monday amid plans by japanese prime minister ryutaro hashimoto for a special law to allow us forces to stay in okinawa despite protests from landowners .

Short summary: us defense secretary cohen arrives in tokyo


a palestinian security official was wounded saturday in a shooting attack on his car in a gaza refugee camp .

Short summary:
palestinian security official wounded in drive-by shooting in gaza refugee camp