1.   They finally began their walk to the village this week, despite the lack of government approval.

2.   Palestinians have dismissed a withdrawal from four villages this week as cosmetic.

3.   Heavy snowstorms in northern Russia led authorities to close highways and cut off electricity to some villages this week, a news agency reported Tuesday.

4.   Police are expected to travel to the village this week to arrest the man.

5.   Some analysts say a police and army raid on an Indian village this week is the latest indication that the government has chosen military might over talks.

6.   Some analysts say a police and army raid on an Indian village this week is the latest indication that the government has chosen military might over the negotiating table.

7.   The team was to return to the village this week to continue the investigation.

8.   They have dismissed a withdrawal from four villages this week as cosmetic.

9.   Iran on Saturday asked Turkey for an official apology after it charged Turkish helicopters invaded its air space and attacked a border village this week, killing six people.