Sunday AMs

More violence in Mideast; gunmen open fire, explosion at cafe

JERUSALEM - A Palestinian suicide bomber blew himself up in a crowded garden cafe across the street from Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's walled residential compound Saturday night. Police said 11 people were killed as the Mideast endured another day of widespread violence. BC-Israel-Palestinians. By Greg Myre.

Defense policy shift could mean non-nuclear nations targeted

WASHINGTON - In a policy shift, the Pentagon is devising contingency plans for the use of nuclear weapons against Iraq, Iran, Libya and Syria and other countries that could pose threats to the United States but are not known to have nuclear capability. BC-US-Nuclear. By Diplomatic Writer Barry Schweid.

Bush signs long-sought, long-stalled economic stimulus bill

WASHINGTON - President Bush sign a long-sought economic stimulus package, hoping it will spur business investment and create jobs six months after the Sept. 11 attacks. BC-Bush-Economy. By Lawrence L. Knutson.

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Tension grows between Afghans fighting alongside U.S. troops

GARDEZ, Afghanistan - As the U.S.-led coalition battles al-Qaida in the mountains, feuds between America's Afghan allies in the fight threaten to explode into violence in the battle area itself. Local ethnic Pashtun commanders warn they'll fight the national army if the Afghan defense ministry, controlled by ethnic Tajik, doesn't withdraw reinforcements sent here to join the U.S.-led offensive. BC-Afghan-Uneasy Allies. By Kathy Gannon.

Zimbabweans vote in competitive presidential election

HARARE, Zimbabwe - Tempers flare, scattered violence breaks out and opposition leaders accuse officials of intentionally slowing down balloting at the start of the most hotly contested presidential election in Zimbabwe's history. It's the first time in two decades that voters have had a serious alternative to Robert Mugabe's authoritarian rule. BC-Zimbabwe-Elections. By Angus Shaw.

BUSINESS REFER:

BC-Cellular Viruses, from NEW YORK: For malicious computer hackers and virus writers, the next frontier in mischief is the mobile phone.

ENTERTAINMENT REFER:

BC-Directors Guild Awards, from LOS ANGELES: The Directors Guild of America hands out its awards for movie and television excellence. Eds: Developing from ceremony, which begins 8:30 p.m. EST.

SPORTS REFER:

BC-BKC--Weekend TV: Brian Dennehy: If he wasn't telling his assistants how dumb the players were or tossing a chair during a game, Bob Knight was cussing people out.

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