Sharon, Abbas Pledge Mideast Cooperation
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon pledged Wednesday to dismantle illegal outposts in Palestinian areas, while the new Palestinian leader renounced terrorism against Israel. Both steps were sought by President Bush as he brought the two sides together in a dramatic bid to advance Middle East peace. :: This AP report is submitted for your covenant with many files on the search for Mideast peace.

Unmanned Spacecraft Blasts Off for Mars
An unmanned spacecraft built by the European Space Agency blasted off atop a Russian rocket Monday on a mission to Mars, where it will orbit the planet for nearly two years and search for signs of life. :: This AP report is submitted for your signs in the heavens and stars (Luke 21:11, 21:25) files.

G-8 Leaders Divided Over 'Axis of Evil'
One down, two to go? Differences over Iraq behind them, leaders of the world's wealthiest nations have turned their attention to Iran and North Korea, warning them not to develop weapons of mass destruction. :: This AP report is submitted for your ten kings (Rev 17:12-14) files.

AOL, Microsoft Vow Messaging Cooperation
As part of their $750 million peace treaty, AOL Time Warner Inc. and Microsoft Corp. promised to try to make their popular Internet instant-messaging programs work together. :: This AP report is submitted for your wired world and global village (Rev 11:9-10) files.