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The monotonous Middle East
Victor Davis HansonSince antiquity, the Middle East has been the trading nexus of three continents -- Asia, Europe and Africa -- and vibrant birthplace to three of the world's great religions. Middle Eastern influence rose again in the 19th century when the Suez Canal...Tags: Iran, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, September 11, 2001 Attacks, Asia, Christianity
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Fayyad resigned, but did he?
Salam Fayyad was 55 years old when they found him six years ago. They are the secretary of state and the European donors who wanted to help the Palestine Authority in its hour of trial but did not want to see their contributions diverted by corrupt...Tags: Government, Politics, Palestine, Salam Fayyad, Israel
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FEATURE-Youth voice hope for change in static Palestinian politics
Reuters* New TV gives glimpse of views of frustrated youth * Partisan rivalry, occupation defines moribund politics * Slim majority of youth think they can be force for change By Noah Browning RAMALLAH, West Bank, May 1 (Reuters) - Far from the children...Tags: Government, National Government, Salam Fayyad, Mahmoud Abbas, Fatah
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Joel Brinkley: The UN's rogue rapporteur
American VoicesIf you're looking for someone to loathe, I have a strong candidate to offer: Richard Falk, the United Nations Human Rights Council's "special rapporteur" for the Palestinians. Falk has pursued a long and, shall I say, controversial career since he...Tags: George W. Bush, Justice and Rights, U.S. Congress, Entertainment Events, Chicago Tribune Columnists
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Some Jewish groups oppose Nablus as Boulder's sister city
Daily Camera, Boulder, Colo.Some Jewish organizations and residents are calling on Boulder to reject a request to make the West Bank town of Nablus the city's eighth sister city. The Anti-Defamation League, Rabbi Marc Soloway of Congregation Bonai Shalom and individual members...Tags: Justice and Rights, Human Interest, Judaism, Human Rights, Freedom of the Press
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2 killings shatter relative calm between Israelis, Palestinians
JERUSALEM -- Tensions rose Tuesday between Israelis and Palestinians after two separate killings -- one by each side -- shattered what had been a period of relative calm in recent months. At a northern West Bank hitchhiking stop, an Israeli settler...
Tags: Government, National Government, Mahmoud Abbas, Israeli Settlements, Barack Obama
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Don't let Israel discriminate against Americans based on religion
A bill has been introduced in the U.S. Senate that would allow a foreign country, Israel, to discriminate against select groups of American citizens — including Americans who have expressed criticism of its policies. Disappointingly, the bill, S.B....
Tags: Skype, Government, National Government, Justice and Rights, Condoleezza Rice
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Jewish women plan new challenge for Western Wall rights
ReutersJERUSALEM, April 29 (Reuters) - Women seeking equal prayer rights at the Western Wall are planning a further challenge to Jewish Orthodox tradition at the site after a court ruling bolstered their cause, an activist said on Sunday. The Women of the...Tags: Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel, Customs and Tradition, Arts and Culture, Christianity
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Press association calls for boycotting MP for alleged Israel visit
Jordan Times, AmmanJordan Press Association President Tareq Momani on Saturday called on media outlets to boycott MP Mohammad Dawaimeh over an alleged recent visit to Israel. Local media website Ammon reported last week that Dawaimeh visited occupied Jerusalem on April 16...Tags: Culture, Justice System, Ceremonies, Crime, Law and Justice, Israel
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Wrapping up Egypt — For now
As you can tell by the flurry of posts, my 10 days in Egypt have inspired me to write. I’ve had an amazing experience here. My open letter to President Morsi actually earned me a reply from his assistant, who ensures me they are trying and that they...
Tags: Palestine, Entertainment, Sony Corp., Trips and Vacations, Television
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Jewish women eye further court fight for Western Wall rights
ReutersJERUSALEM, April 28 (Reuters) - Women seeking equal prayer rights at the Western Wall are planning a further challenge to Jewish Orthodox tradition at the site after a court ruling bolstered their cause, an activist said on Sunday. The Women of the...Tags: Benjamin Netanyahu, Customs and Tradition, Israel, Arts and Culture, Judaism
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Palestinians start work to form new government
RAMALLAH, West Bank -- Two weeks after Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad resigned, President Mahmoud Abbas, whose government is based in the West Bank, announced Saturday that he has started consultations over forming a new national unity...
Tags: Politics, Government, National Government, Salam Fayyad, Mahmoud Abbas
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