Prisoner Swap Between Israel, Hamas Moves Ahead -- USA Today/AP
JERUSALEM (AP) – The elaborate machinery of a prisoner swap deal between two bitter enemies swung into motion Monday, as hundreds of Palestinians and one Israeli soldier prepared to return home in one of the most dramatic recent developments in the otherwise deadlocked Israel-Palestinian conflict.
The Israel-Hamas deal, to take place Tuesday morning, is going ahead despite criticism and court appeals in Israel against the release of 1,027 Palestinians for a single captured Armored Corps sergeant, Gilad Schalit, held by militants in Gaza since 2006.
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MIDDLE EAST
Heavy gunfire, explosions reported in Yemeni capital.
Prisoner swap between Israel, Hamas moves ahead.
As Syria conflict continues, more weapons smuggled in. Activists: Syrian forces fight defectors; 5 killed.
Iran, Saudi Arabia tensions spur fears of a proxy war.
Iran demands access to accused US plotter.
Saudi warns it will not tolerate riots during hajj.
ASIA
14 militants, 9 Pakistani soldiers dead in battle.
North Korea and U.S. to meet in Geneva next week-report.
Analysis: China watches nervously as Taiwan election nears.
Terror specter up in Kyrgyzstan.
India campaign over 'draconian' anti-insurgent law.
AFRICA
Pro-Gaddafi TV station confirms death of son Khamis.
Libya struggles with transition amid protracted battle for Sirte, Bani Walid. Libya conflict: NTC forces claim Bani Walid advance.
Fanfare masks doubts on U.S. anti-rebel push in Africa.
Tunisia Islamists set for big election gains.
Kenyan forces enter Somalia to battle militants. Tanks and jets: Kenyan military moves into Somalia.
Ex-Gaddafi Tuareg fighters boost Mali rebels.
Liberia President Sirleaf welcomes run-off with Tubman.
Violence leaves Egypt's Christians fearful, defiant.
EUROPE
Putin calls himself hardest-working Russian leader.
Berlin dampens summit hopes, banks under pressure.
European debt crisis to end in three years: central bank advisor.
Greece heads for standstill before austerity vote.
In Italy, rioting leads to recriminations.
Eta: Kofi Annan in talks to discuss end of Basque group.
France's Socialists have a candidate.
AMERICAS
Report: Venezuela's Chavez 'only has two years to live'
Mexican drug cartels recruiting Texas children.
Calderon comments spark Mexico drugs war row with PRI.
Mexico army frees 61 kidnap victims in Coahuila. Mexico soldiers rescue 61 people held by drug gang.
Leader's death a new challenge for Cuba's 'Ladies'.
Heavy rains wreak havoc through Central America.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Al Qaeda tries a new tactic in Somalia: Philanthropy.
U.S. drone strikes kill Al Qaeda operative in Yemen.
Obama team’s Al-Awlaki memo furthered Bush legacy: Noah Feldman.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Moody's to assess France's outlook over next 3 months.
IBM's profit rises 7%.
China surpasses U.S. as EU's top trade partner: MOC.
IMF resources adequate: Lagarde.
Insight: Running Chinese finance, a different kind of banker.
Shares fall after Germany's eurozone debt deal warning.
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