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Postwar Gaza: Scars frozen, Mideast at an impasse
A three-year-old blockade of Gaza imposed by Israel and Egypt makes any large-scale rebuilding impossible, because the embargo includes steel and concrete.
The unprecedented use of Israeli firepower against the Palestinians has had repercussions far
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Osama Bin Laden's daughter hiding in Saudi embassy
A DAUGHTER of al Qaida leader Osama bin Laden has taken refuge in the Saudi embassy in Tehran after eluding guards who have held her, her sister and four brothers under house arrest for eight years, it was reported.
It has long been believed that Iran
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Vatican's top cleric in Arabia walks a thin line
He spoke wearing the traditional hooded robe of his Capuchin order. The white garb blends in just fine with the Arab robes worn by men in the region, so he wears it in public - but without a cross around his neck or the belt of three knots that also
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Activists push Egypt to grant access to Gaza
Activists push Egypt to grant access to Gaza The Associated Press More News International activists from 43 countries have appealed to Egypt to reverse a decision denying them access to the blockaded Gaza Strip for a solidarity march. Ann Wright, a
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Search for answers, tighter security after attack
DETROIT — The U.S. government tightened airline security as it searches for answers to how a 23-year-old Nigerian man eluded extensive systems intended to prevent attacks like his botched Christmas Day effort to blow up a Northwest flight from overseas.
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Glasgow Airport to get £25million revamp over next two years
Glasgow Airport to get £25million revamp over next two years Dec 28 2009 GLASGOW Airport is to spend £25 million on upgrades and improving access to the site, it was announced today. Planned developments include improving the airport road system, a new
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Netanyahu to Egypt to discuss peace, prisoner swap
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is heading to Egypt to discuss U.S.-backed efforts to relaunch peace talks with the Palestinians.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is heading to Egypt to discuss U.S.-backed efforts to relaunch peace
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WHO warns against flu complacency as outbreak eases in west
The worst of the swine flu outbreak is over in the United States, Canada, Britain and some other countries in the northern hemisphere but, according to Dr Margaret Chan, there is still intensive flu activity in Egypt, India and elsewhere.
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Activists in Gaza and Israel protest Gaza blockade
Hundreds of demonstrators have rallied on opposite sides of an Israel-Gaza border crossing to protest the blockade of the seaside territory imposed by Israel and Egypt.
Hundreds of demonstrators have rallied on opposite sides of an Israel-Gaza border
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Ultra-Orthodox Jews make rare visit to Gaza
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip - A small group of ultra-Orthodox Jews were preparing Friday to celebrate the Jewish Sabbath in Gaza, in an unlikely show of support for Palestinians in the Hamas-run coastal territory.
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Gaza's Hamas rulers approve $540 million budget
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip -- Gaza's Hamas parliament approved a government budget of $540 million for 2010, legislators said Saturday, suggesting that a tight border blockade isn't stopping the cash flow to the Islamic militants.
Up to $60 million stems
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Watmore: Capello here for long term
Football Association chief executive Ian Watmore expects Fabio Capello to remain as England boss until after Euro 2012.
There is already plenty of speculation that Capello will stand down once the Three Lions return from the World Cup in the summer.
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Malaysia appeals 'Allah' for Christians ruling
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- Malaysia's government filed an appeal Monday to fight a court ruling that allowed non-Muslims to use the word "Allah" to refer to God, a decision that triggered protests in the Muslim-majority country.
The government says
