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Tuesday, January 06, 2009 |
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Panic grips Gaza residents as Israel vows to press bloody offensive
Heavy fighting between Israeli forces and Hamas fighters broke out in a densely populated area of Gaza City on Monday evening, as at least 12 children became some of the latest victims of the Israeli onslaught. Israeli troops battled Hamas fighters in Gaza's main city for the first time Monday - after dozens died in a day of clashes. Full Story |
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Oil prices up as OPEC plans extraordinary session
Oil prices rose back above $47 on Monday as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict raged on and major crude producer Iran said the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) would hold a special meeting next month. Brent North Sea crude for delivery in February climbed $0.70 to $47.61 a barrel in afternoon. Full Story |
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Israeli politicians should examine their own support for enemies of peace
Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni is trying to perpetuate a tradition among politicians in her country of presuming to choose the leaders of other peoples as well, but rarely have she and her colleagues needed more urgently to examine their own performance. Even before the establishment of the state of Israel by force of arms in 1948. Continue |
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At last, some guides to Lebanon by folks who really know Lebanon
BEIRUT: For reasons unknown, Lebanon, despite being a favorite destination for Arabs and increasingly popular with European, Asian and American tourists, has not often been subject to the scrutiny of a comprehensive, up-to-date guidebook. Until recently, travelers to the country were stuck with a portion of Lonely Planet's "Syria and Lebanon" edition. Full Story
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Hamas must step down as Gaza's keeper
By Sultan Al-Qassemi
Regardless of the outcome of Israel's barbaric "Operation Cast Lead," one thing is certain: It is high time for Hamas to step down as keeper of Gaza. People will object and remind me that the movement was democratically elected. My answer to that is yes, but Hamas also happens to be incompetent. Most of us in the Middle East still believe. Continue
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