11.   The Palestinian Authority condemned the U.S. missile strikes, saying the attacks would bring more turmoil to the Middle East.

12.   The Palestinian Authority, meanwhile, condemned the U.S. operation, saying it would only bring more turmoil to the Middle East.

13.   The Palestinian Authority on Friday condemned the U.S. air strikes against Sudan and Afghanistan, saying the attacks would bring more turmoil to the Middle East.

14.   The turmoil was brought on last week by disappointing news of corporate profits, particularly in the technology sector.