Israeli police are searching for the gunman, who opened fire on teenage boys and girls attending a support group meeting at the community center.

VOA: standard.2009.08.04

"It is also important to remember that this is a cynical situation where the Tigers have herded a large number of people - thousands of people - into an enclave and used them as hostages to convince the international community to call for a cease-fire,"

VOA: standard.2009.03.17

The 96-hour shifts are among proposals being considered by the fire authority, including cutting back on community fire prevention visits and reducing crew numbers at Somerset stations to match how Devon operates.

BBC: Devon and Somerset firefighters face 96-hour shifts

The council will now consult with groups such as the police, fire service and community councils before the planned switch-off in the new year.

BBC: Council agrees lights switch-off

The authority said all community fire stations will be kept open.

BBC: Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service to cut 140 jobs