Egypt army unlikely to turn over control fully
Jimmy Carter doubts that Egypt’s military rulers would completely submit to a civilian government, ‘New York Times’ reports.
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Official: Israel presents Mideast peace outline
An Israeli official says that disagreements have already popped up in newly launched negotiations with the Palestinians, but his government is ready for “substantive” discussions on all issues.
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Ahmadinejad presents: Islamic chique
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Netanyahu: Israel will not talk to Hamas
JERUSALEM, Dec. 26 (UPI) — Israel will not negotiate with the Palestinian Authority if it establishes a unity government with Hamas, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said.
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Girls plight deepens Israel debate on zealot Jews
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stepped up pledges to curb Jewish zealotry in Israel on Sunday after an 8-year-old girl complained of being menaced by ultra-Orthodox men who deemed her dress immodest. While his conservative government insists such incidents are fringe phenomena in the mostly secular country, Netanyahu’s repeated announcements on the matter reflected …
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A Dose of Nuance:Before we preach to Israelis living abroad
Are we so desperately afraid of our external enemies that we’
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Ethiopian chief rabbis brother supports those left behind
Emanuel Hadane takes up cause of more than 20,000 Ethiopians of Jewish descent who are not eligible under Israeli government criteria to make aliya.
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Candidly speaking: The NYT hates Israel
The New York Times and their columnists have a bias against Israel and its government.
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Low expectations as Abbas, Mashaal set to meet in Cairo
Hamas says its position towards Israel will not differ after formation of unity government with PA; EU: Cooperation with PA will end if Hamas joins government without recognizing Israel.
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Israel's government press adviser quits over eroding journalistic freedom – Ha'aretz
Ha'aretzIsrael’s government press adviser quits over eroding journalistic freedom
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The dean of one of Israel’s media studies schools has quit her post as a member of the Government Press Office’s advisory council in protest of obstacles it places before freedom of the press. “The council’s objective is …and more
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Saif al Islam capture: Bargaining chip in Libyan power struggle
The capture of Muammar Qaddafi’s son Saif al Islam, 39, outside Obari near the southern desert town of Sabha is far from being the last chapter of the ex-ruler’s family role in the struggle to control of Libya. The Zintan militia (in league with Misurata) is holding him until demands for government representation are met.
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Danziger ruling on land confiscation case raises questions
Land deal shows major inequity on the part of the government.
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Israeli leftists say planned laws target them – MiamiHerald.com
Ahram OnlineIsraeli leftists say planned laws target them
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JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government has thrown its support behind legislation that left-wing political groups say is intended to weaken them by severely limiting their funding. …
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Israel mulls releasing taxes to Palestinians
An Israeli government official says Cabinet ministers are meeting to discuss releasing some $100 million in taxes to the Palestinian government in the West Bank, withheld following a Palestinian bid for statehood at the United Nations.
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Israel strike to shut airports, economy on Monday
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel’s main labor union plans a strike that would shut airports, ports, banks and the stock market starting on Monday after talks with the government failed to produce an agreement over the status of workers employed through labor contractors.
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Egypts heavy burden of bread
Subsidies on bread, rice, sugar, cooking oil and fuel waste food, cost government dearly, but are politically untouchable.
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Fearing bankruptcy, Greek Jews ask brethren for help
Potential overseas donors insist on transparency and cutbacks, mirroring the relationship between Greece’s government and int’l institutions.
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Kosher Tea Party
The New Liberal Movement favors less rather than more government in citizens’
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Anwar al-Awlaki DOA
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Terror mastermind and senior Al-Qaeda leader Anwar al-Awlaki has been killed, a senior U.S. official confirms.
The government of the Republic of Yemen has also released an official statement confirming Awlaki’s death.
The Yemeni government said Awlaki was targeted and killed about five miles from the town of Khashef in the Province of Jawf.
The operation was More >