According to Kavkaz Center sources in the Province of Nokhchicho (Ichkeria), The Caucasus Emirate, two members of the gang “FSB” (Russian Secret Service) were shot dead on Friday Ramadan 12, 1429 (September 12 2008) in the center of the capital Jokhar near the central mosque, immediately after the Friday prayer.

In connection with the situation in the Caucasus, US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Matthew Bryza said that the United States is pursuing three key objectives in this direction.

JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said in an interview published on Sunday he will remain in office until 2010, a decision likely to stoke tensions with Islamist Hamas rivals who oppose his peace talks with Israel.