RAMALLAH - Palestinian President vows to take punitive measures after attempt on prime minister's life.
PARIS - A French consular employee is arrested in Jerusalem on charge of gunrunning.
TUNIS - Two Tunisian nationals are kidnapped by militants in Cameroon.
NEW YORK - UN Security Council fails to convene on the situation in Syria due to Russian opposition.
WASHINGTON - US police deal with a serial bomber after explosion in Austin, Texas.
ISLAMABAD - Four Afghan people are killed and 11 others wounded in a blast in Jalalabad. (end) gb