Bin Laden: Arab Leaders Sacrificing Palestinians ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The Associated Press May 19, 2008 - 5:46pm Al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden lashed out at Arab leaders for "sacrificing" the Palestinians in a new message released Sunday and he called on Muslim terrorists in Egypt to help break the blockade of Gaza. Bin Laden called Arab leaders "agents of the crusaders" and "wolves" in the audio message posted on an Islamic militant Web site where al-Qaida leaders issue their statements. He portrayed the citizens of Arab nations as herds of sheep who have been handed over to the wolves to look after them. » Read more

Palestinians Hope To Draw Investment At Conference ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The Associated Press by Karin Laub - May 19, 2008 - 5:45pm The West Bank is open for business after years of bloody turmoil. At least that's the intended message of this week's international investors conference, where the Palestinians are seeking backing for nearly $2 billion in development projects, from fish farms to a new city of 25,000. » Read more

The Limits Of War In Lebanon ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The Boston Globe (Editorial) May 19, 2008 - 5:45pm THE ARMED confrontation in Lebanon between the government of Prime Minister Fouad Siniora and the Shi'ite movement Hezbollah is ending. Hezbollah fighters are withdrawing from the Sunni neighborhood of West Beirut, opening roads once again, and allowing the airport to function. » Read more