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Palestine 'root' of Mideast conflict: Abdullah, Howard 
Borneo Bulletin - Nov 30 11:13 PM
KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) - The leaders of Malaysia and Australia disagreed Thursday over whether foreign troops should withdraw from Iraq, but agreed that Palestine was the root of conflict in the Middle East.Rice Calls On Israel And Palestine To Step Up Efforts On Peace Deal Nasdaq - Nov 30 12:59 PM
(RTTNews) - U.S. Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice, addressing a press conference with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, said Israel and Palestine should step up their efforts for a sustainable peace deal, calling upon both countries not to take any action that might prejudge a final solution.Senior Chinese diplomat to visit Israel, Palestine People's Daily - Nov 30 3:48 AM
China will send a senior diplomat to Israel and Palestine as part of efforts to help resume peace talks at an early date, said a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Thursday.Top PLO Body Calls on Palestinian PM to Resign Washington Post - Dec 01 9:03 AM
RAMALLAH, West Bank, Dec 1 (Reuters) - The executive committee of the Fatah-dominated Palestine Liberation Organisation has called on Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh of the rival party Hamas to resign.Spiritual Book Is Holiday Gift That Keeps Hope Alive in Israel Palestine [Press Release] PR Web - Nov 30 12:58 AM
Author and peace worker Eileen Fleming is donating all proceeds from her newly released work of historical fiction to the non-profit organization, Olive Trees Foundation for Peace. Her spiritual book, Keep Hope Alive, documents the history of this organization of American Jews, Christians and Muslims who are raising awareness and funds to replant olive trees destroyed in the Israel Palestine India for direct talks to solve Palestine-Israel dispute Outlook India - Dec 01 1:27 AM
Observing that violence would not produce any durable solution to the Palestinian-Israel dispute, India has sought direct face-to-face dialogue between the two sides based on the roadmap prepared by the International Quartet.Jordan seeks India's support on Palestinian issue Islamic Republic News Agency - 2 hours, 58 minutes ago
India - Jordan - Palestine Jordan has sought India's support to resolve the Palestinian issue, contending that delay or failure to settle the matter could have "unimaginable consequences" for all countries.PLO calls for PM Haniyeh's resignation People's Daily - Dec 01 5:50 PM
The Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) on Friday called for the resignation of incumbent Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh, drawing strong criticism from the ruling Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas).India for direct talks to solve Palestine-Israel dispute New Kerala - Dec 01 12:53 AM
Dharam Shourie, United Nations, Dec 1: Observing that violence would not produce any durable solution to the Palestinian-Israel dispute, India has sought direct face-to-face dialogue between the two sides based on the roadmap prepared by the International Quartet.A Peace Plan With Vision Arab News - Dec 01 4:20 PM
It was only a week ago when a number of experts and ambassadors from half a dozen nationalities, dining at the residence of an Arab ambassador in London, arrived at an almost unanimous verdict: The Israel-Palestine conflict was certain to remain frozen for the near future.PLO urges Haniyya to resign after Abbas gives up on talks The Daily Star Lebannon - Dec 01 1:54 PM
The executive committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) has called on Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyya to resign after President Mahmoud Abbas declared the end of unity talks, blaming Hamas for their collapse. After talks with US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice Thursday, Abbas said.Bangladesh urges Israel to pull out its troops from Palestine Financial Express - Nov 29 11:45 AM
Bangladesh Wednesday urged Israel to unconditionally pull out its troops from Palestine and the occupied Arab territories to create condition for the negotiation to prove the sincerity of the Israeli Prime Minister's latest peace proposal, reports UNB.No peace, no peace for Palestine Middle East Online - Nov 30 3:28 PM
Somehow, advocating ethnic cleansing as a final solution to the problems of the Middle East says so much more about America than it does Israel, and hardly qualifies as a plan for peace, says Sheila Samples .Reform and peace are interdependent in Palestine Middle East Online - Dec 01 3:13 AM
A viable US policy should recognize that Palestinian violence and disorder are mainly symptoms of the deeper conflict over occupation and sovereignty. These symptoms will persist as long as real Palestinian statehood is denied, says Philip Wilcox .Weekly Recap Of Global Events Nasdaq - Dec 01 2:45 AM
Middle East continues to attract world attention, especially developments in Iraq and Palestine. In Iraq even though the scale of sectarian violence this week have slightly decreased when compared to the blood bath of the last few weeks, the situation is nowhere near normal.Top PLO body calls on Palestinian PM to resign AlertNet - Dec 01 7:33 AM
Source: Reuters RAMALLAH, West Bank, Dec 1 (Reuters) - The executive committee of the Fatah-dominated Palestine Liberation Organisation has called on Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh of the rival party Hamas ... New designs on charity... Gulf Daily News - Dec 01 3:54 PM
A TOTAL of $200,000 (BD75,600) is being raised by United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) in Bahrain from the sale of its greeting cards to help children in Lebanon, Iraq and Palestine.Jimmy Carter's New Book On Palestine CBS News - Nov 28 12:17 PM
Even after he left the presidency, Jimmy Carter remained deeply involved in the Middle East. In "Palestine Peace Not Apartheid," he examines what he says must be done to find peace and justice between Israel and the Palestinians.P.L.O. Panel Is Convened Amid Standoff With Hamas New York Times - 2 hours, 20 minutes ago
The P.L.O.?s top decision-making group is expected to meet for several days before deciding what action to take, if any.Iran seeks more influential reaction of intl community against Israeli crimes Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 01 12:51 AM
Iran - UNGA - Palestine The Ambassador and deputy permanent representative of Iran in the UN Mehdi Danesh-Yazdi on Thursday asked more influential international reaction against the Zionist regime's crimes in Palestine and other Arabian occupied lands.UN General Assembly upholds 'rights' of Palestinians AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 01 4:21 PM
The UN General Assembly capped a three-day debate on the rights of the Palestinians in a series of resolutions reaffirming the need for an Israeli withdrawal from occupied Palestinian and Syrian lands.China hails ceasefire agreement between Israel, Palestine People's Daily - Nov 28 4:33 PM
China welcomes the announcement by Israel and Palestine aiming at establishing a mutual ceasefire in Gaza, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu said in Beijing on Tuesday.Palestine Times launched in West Bank AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 27 1:38 PM
The first privately owned English-language daily, the Palestine Times, was launched Monday in the West Bank and Gaza, with its editors aiming to provide news about the region to English speakers abroad.EU's Solana comes to push for 'peace' Jerusalem Newswire - Dec 01 1:51 AM
Like the rest of the world, the European Union is determined to see Israel relinquish its right to its ancient homeland, enabling a hitherto unknown 'State of Palestine' to be established in Judea, Samaria and Gaza in the hope this will lead to peace.Jazz and Resistance unite for Palestine Middle East Online - Nov 28 1:58 PM
Gilad Atzmon, Martin Smith present a jazz culture evening with theme of anti-racism, justice for Palestine.Abbas convenes PLO leaders amid signs of a political showdown International Herald Tribune - Dec 01 1:48 PM
Fatah's top decision-making body was convened Friday after President Mahmoud Abbas said that talks a national unity government had reached a "dead end."Talks With Hamas Reach Dead-End, Says Abbas Nasdaq - Nov 30 12:59 PM
(RTTNews) - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said on Thursday that the talks with Hamas regarding the formation of a new coalition government in Palestine have reached a dead-end. US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice was also present when Abbas made the statement.Abbas consults leadership after Hamas unity efforts fail AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 01 8:38 AM
President Mahmud Abbas has consulted Palestinian leaders on alternative ways to end an unprecedented political and fiscal crisis.Forum links reform to Mideast conflict resolution AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 01 10:43 AM
Foreign ministers from the G8, Arab, European and Muslim countries agreed that promoting reform in the region must go hand-in-hand with efforts to solve Middle East conflicts.Ethnic Cleansing and Israel s Racist Discourse Middle East Online - Nov 30 3:13 PM
It is important that when we examine the subject of ethnic cleansing in Palestine, we take into account its various dimensions, one of which is the accompanying racist discourse, which has become part and parcel of Israel s ethnic cleansing policies, says Ramzy Baroud .Palestine Solidarity Day today Daily News - Nov 28 12:35 PM
COLOMBO : At this moment when billions of people around the world who respect freedom and justice identify with the cause of the Palestinian people, we also express our solidarity with the people of Palestine today (November 29), stated Imtiasz Bakeer Markar, Joint Chairperson of the Sri Lanka- Palestine Solidarity Committee in a message to mark the Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.Palestinian issue must be addressed: Jordan King The Hindu - Nov 30 2:00 PM
"Palestine State will allow for comprehensive regional peace"Palestinian president will stop unity talks with Hamas: Aide New Kerala - Nov 30 8:31 PM
Jericho (West Bank), Nov 30: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will no longer pursue unity talks with the militant Hamas group and instead will convene the Palestine Liberation Organisation's supreme decision-making committee to decide how to proceed, a top Abbas aide said today.Abbas locked in leadership talks after unity efforts fail AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 01 4:09 AM
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas is locked in talks with Palestinian leaders to examine the way forward after declaring that efforts to form a unity government were at a dead end.Attorney Gen Decision Re: War Criminal Horrifying Scoop.co.nz - Nov 30 3:29 PM
The failure of police to implement a court warrant to arrest former Israeli Chief of Staff General Ya alon earlier this week, and the subsequent stay on proceedings issued by the Attorney General Michael Cullen, are described as horrifying by the Wellington Palestine Group.Bangladesh urges Israel to pull out its troops from Palestine News From Bangladesh - Nov 29 7:56 PM
"We have to remain cautious that the proposal made last Monday is a serious one We strongly believe that for any peace proposal to be workable, it must be sincere and acceptable to the Palestinian people," Foreign Secretary Hamayetuddin told a symposium marking the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.Middle East peace requires India's support: Jordan's king Yahoo! India News - Nov 30 9:40 AM
New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) Jordan's King Abdullah II Thursday said the peace process in the Middle East required support of important countries like India and called for the creation of 'a viable sovereign Palestine' to create lasting security in the region.Palestine tourist train faces Dec. 30 deadline Laredo Morning Times - Nov 28 6:11 AM
PALESTINE, Texas Supporters of the Texas State Railroad are seeking emergency funding from the state to try to prevent the East Texas tourist train from closing at the end of the year.Abbas will stop unity talks with Hamas: Aide NDTV - Nov 30 8:40 AM
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will no longer pursue unity talks with the militant Hamas group, a top Abbas aide said. He will instead convene the Palestine Liberation Organisation's supreme decision-making committee to decide how to proceed.Spiritual Book Is Holiday Gift That Keeps Hope Alive in Israel Palestine [Press Release] PR Web via Yahoo! News - Nov 29 11:00 PM
Green Swamp, Florida (PRWeb) November 30, 2006 -- Eileen Fleming, author of a new spiritual book about possibilities for Mideast peace, announces her holiday gift this year will be to donate 100% of all proceeds for her new work of creative spiritual literature and historical fiction, Keep Hope Alive to the Olive Trees Foundation for Peace (holiday gift.Jimmy Carter book signing tonight Louisville Courier-Journal - Nov 30 2:42 AM
Former President Jimmy Carter will sign copies of his new book, "Palestine: Peace not Apartheid" Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Sam's Club in Jeffersontown, 1401 Alliant Ave.Q&A: Wolfgang Ischinger, German ambassador to the UK Guardian Unlimited - 2 hours, 29 minutes ago
Matthew Tempest: Although Frau Merkel herself is a relatively recent leader in Europe, by a strange twist of fate she will be one of the most experienced leaders of the major countries because of the departure of France's president Chirac [in May 2007] and possibly prime minister Tony Blair during the first six months of next year...UN resolution seeks Israeli withdrawal from Palestinian territories Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Dec 01 6:17 PM
The UN General Assembly on Friday capped a three-day debate on the rights of the Palestinians in a series of resolutions reaffirming the need for an Israeli withdrawal from occupied Palestinian and Syrian lands.EDITORIAL: Underfunded Parks RedNova - Dec 01 5:13 PM
By Victoria Advocate, Texas Dec. 1--Officials in Austin may have found enough money to keep the historic Texas State Railroad running into next year, but they have not solved its long-term funding needs.Winners selected for best practices award Khaleej Times - 1 hour, 26 minutes ago
DUBAI An independent jury of international experts met last week in Palermo, Italy and selected 12 winners for the sixth cycle of the Dubai International Award for Best Practices to Improve the Living Environment (DIABP). The jury met during the meeting of the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership of Local and Regional Authorities.Get set, go The Peninsula - 30 minutes ago
doha A spectacular three-hour opening ceremony yesterday officially kicked-off the 15th Asian Games at the state-of-the-art Khalifa Stadium despite torrential rains at one stage to disrupt the proceedings.Films about war create buzz in Anchorage UPI - Dec 01 6:00 PM
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Dec. 1 (UPI) -- The roster for The Anchorage International Film Festival, which began a 10-day run Friday, includes some weighty films about war.Australian PM voices solidarity with Malaysia The Star Online - Nov 29 10:18 PM
PUTRAJAYA: Australia and Malaysia may have widely divergent views on Iraq, but they both agree the root of the Middle East's problems is the issue of an independent Palestine, Australian Prime Minister John Howard said Thursday.UN chief hails ceasefire agreement between Israel, Palestine People's Daily - Nov 27 5:19 PM
UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan hailed on Monday the reported ceasefire agreement between Israel and Palestine, and urged both sides to adhere strictly to their commitment.Sudan Rejects US Proposal on Darfur Arab News - Dec 01 4:20 PM
AMMAN, 2 December 2006 Sudan yesterday rejected a US proposal to accept a hybrid international force for Darfur, saying the African Union could do the job.Pakistan calls for visionary diplomacy for Middle East Dawn - 2 hours, 16 minutes ago
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 1: Pakistan on Thursday called for "a determined and visionary diplomacy, especially by those who wield power and influence with principal parties in the Middle-East is essential if we are to defy dire predictions of disaster in the Middle-East that abound".Militants Claim Border As Religious Conflict Zone Bernama - Nov 29 8:29 PM
BANGKOK, Nov 30 (Bernama) -- Militants in the restive Southern Thai have claimed that the border provinces are not the land of Buddhist Thais but a religious conflict zone similar to Palestine or Afghanistan, the London-based Human Rights Watch said (HRW).India, Jordan ink investment pact The Economic Times - Dec 01 6:36 PM
NEW DELHI: India and Jordan hit it off on Friday by formalising four pacts in agriculture, tourism, and protection and promotion of investment.Finance industry warned about terrorist cyber-threat Ars Technica - Dec 01 10:59 AM
The US government warns financial institutions that they could be targeted by Islamic terrorists during the month of December in retaliation for US policies. Forward.com Forward - Nov 29 8:29 PM
He was a vaudeville star who was offered $100,000 to appear in Al Jolson s The Jazz Singer. He toured North America, Europe and Palestine to tremendous acclaim, earning record fees and a kiss from Enrico Caruso.TPF Group confirms Hell Pizza buy Scoop.co.nz - Dec 01 3:59 PM
TPF Group (TPF), operator of the New Zealand Burger King franchise, is pleased to announce that it has bought the HELL master franchise for New Zealand.Ifra announces 6th annual Asia Media Awards 2007 Scoop.co.nz - Dec 01 3:59 PM
Darmstadt, Germany / Singapore, 1st December 2006 The 6th annual Asia Media Awards 2007 will take place in conjunction with Publish Asia from 27 to 28 March 2007 in Manila, Philippines.Journeys of Rediscovery Scoop.co.nz - Dec 01 3:44 PM
Following the grand opening of Vaka Moana the Auckland Museum brings you three of the Navigational giants from Aotearoa and the Pacific. Join us to meet Matahi Brightwell, Hector Busby and Ben Finney and hear about their re-enactment explorations and journeys of rediscovery.Hawke s Bay Growers Given Help With Labour Scoop.co.nz - Dec 01 3:44 PM
Horticulture New Zealand is delighted with the Government s decision to declare a labour shortage in Central Hawke s Bay and to authorise Approvals in Principal to bring in overseas labour for two large employers in the region.Innovative Award winning i-car Released Scoop.co.nz - Dec 01 3:44 PM
The smart technology and innovative design that has made the Mitsubishi i-car a huge success in Japan, is now available in New Zealand.Museum to go to Weavers Park Scoop.co.nz - Dec 01 3:30 PM
At its meeting on 28 November 2006, Waikato District Council voted by a great majority to confirm Weavers Park as the site for the new Museum development.Holiday events slated for area this weekend Forrest City Times-Herald - Dec 01 1:13 PM
The Christmas season will be on full display, beginning tonight with the annual Forrest City Community Christmas Parade.Aekapan provides boost for Thailand The Nation - Dec 01 9:14 AM
[SOCCER] Thailand's Asian Games squad received a welcomed boost ahead of their Group C second match against Kyrgyzstan today after first-team striker Aekapan Intasen recovered from a foot injury that should see him in contention for a place in the starting line-up.Arab ministers urge Rice to act on Mideast woes San Diego Union-Tribune - Dec 01 8:33 AM
Courts rule against blind, activist Associated Press Chinese courts ruled against a blind activist and a researcher for The New York Times in two cases that have attracted international attention as examples of government retribution against dissent.The Firing Line The Daily Texan - Nov 30 12:58 AM
Ignoring political jerseys Walking down the South Mall on Wednesday, a game of football (soccer for Americans) caught my attention. The goal downhill was gaping wide, whereas the one uphill was tiny. It was a mock match between Israel and Palestine, with an ineffectual referee from United Nations and the bullying and interfering United States.Church and state share bunk at Jesus Camp Lawrence Journal-World - Dec 01 2:07 PM
Your reaction to this thought-provoking documentary about an evangelical Christian summer camp for kids lies not only in your religious beliefs but also in your convictions on the separation of church and state. But it doesn t matter on which side of the fence you reside. It s almost impossible not to respond emotionally to this fascinating, sobering and all-too-brief exploration of the World news The West Australian - Dec 01 12:11 PM
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has told the PLO's top decision-making body unity-government talks with Hamas were dead and he blamed the radical Islamic group for their collapse, participants in the meeting said.Bid to replace Hamas-led government hits 'dead end' Los Angeles Times - Dec 01 12:21 AM
Palestinian Authority president tells Rice that his failure to forge a moderate coalition imperils peace talks with Israel.ALI H. ASLAN Zaman Online - Dec 01 2:19 PM
Lately one the most debated topics in Washington is whether or not the U.S. policy of democratization, particularly of the Islamic world, is a luxury or not.Ain-Al-Yaqeen - December 1, 2006 - Article 1 Ain-Al-Yaqeen - Dec 01 2:31 PM
A VERBAL MESSAGE FROM THE CUSTODIAN OF THE TWO HOLY MOSQUES TO PRESIDENT MUBARAK DEALS WITH THE DEVELOPMENTS IN IRAQ, LEBANON AND THE OCCUPIED PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES.Qatar make perfect start in table tennis Gulf Times - Nov 30 12:14 AM
HOSTS Qatar built on their 3 0 defeat of Mongolia in the afternoon session with another straight sets victory over Palestine yesterday evening in the men s table tennis tournament at the Al-Arabi Indoor Hall to put themselves in a strong position in Group B.Kasuri leaves for Oman to bolster economic ties Dawn - 2 hours, 16 minutes ago
ISLAMABAD, Dec 1: Foreign Minister Khurshid Kasuri left for Oman on Friday on a three-day official visit to shore up Pakistan s economic and political ties with its key maritime neighbour which has close relations with both the US and Iran.Abbas says he and Hamas have reached a dead end / Palestinian president frustrated over plans for new government San Francisco Chronicle - Dec 01 4:10 AM
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas told U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Thursday that his long struggle to replace the Hamas-led government with a more moderate coalition has reached a "dead end," complicating the goal of renewed peace... Qabbani leads prayers for rattled ministers The Daily Star Lebannon - Dec 01 1:48 PM
Grand Mufti Sheikh Mohammad Rashid Qabbani led prayers at the Grand Serail Friday, while hundreds of thousands of opposition supporters gathered outside the prime minister's office to demand that the government resign. The prayers were attended by Premier Fouad Siniora and ministers Hassan Sabaa, Ahmad Fatfat, Khaled Qabbani and Mohammad Safadi, among others.Jordan summit stresses link between peace, reform The Daily Star Lebannon - Dec 01 1:53 PM
Foreign ministers from the G8, Arab, European and Muslim countries agreed Friday that promoting reform in the region must go hand-in-hand with efforts to solve Middle East conflicts. US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice attended the Forum for the Future on the shores of the Dead Sea along with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.The immaculate conception on film Guardian Unlimited - Dec 01 4:38 AM
Why The Nativity Story is just another tale of unplanned pregancy.Bush '05-'06 consortiumnews.com - Dec 01 11:56 AM
Blackmail & Bobby Gates Unresolved mysteries about former intelligence officer Robert Gates mean that his secret -- and possibly illegal -- activities in the 1980s could come back to haunt the United States if he is confirmed as Defense Secretary.Ain-Al-Yaqeen - December 1, 2006 - Article 4 Ain-Al-Yaqeen - Dec 01 2:31 PM
IN A SPEECH DELIVERED ON HIS BEHALF AT THE MWL CONSTITUTIONAL COUNCIL'S MEETING. THE CUSTODIAN OF THE TWO HOLY MOSQUES: THE KINGDOM IS FOLLOWING ALL FORMS OF ASSAULTS ON ISLAM AND IT IS IMPERATIVE TO RETURN TO THE MUSLIM UNITY.Book Review: 'The Salty Sting of Memory' Middle East Times - Dec 01 8:24 AM
STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Abdel-Qader Yassine grew up in a refugee camp on the southern outskirts of Beirut, Lebanon.Books: 'Palestine Peace Not Apartheid' CBS News - Nov 28 6:47 AM
To learn more about many of the books discussed on The Early Show in November, check here. Among them, "Not Enough Indians," by comedic actor Harry Shearer. Read an excerpt .THE CUSTODIAN OF THE TWO HOLY MOSQUES AND CROWN PRINCE SULTAN ISSUES THEIR INSTRUCTIONS TO SAUDI AMBASSADORS. KING Ain-Al-Yaqeen - Dec 01 2:31 PM
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, received Prince Saud Al-Faisal, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Saudi ambassadors abroad on the occasion of holding their periodical meeting in Riyadh.Ain-Al-Yaqeen - December 1, 2006 - Article 6 Ain-Al-Yaqeen - Dec 01 2:31 PM
THE SAUDI LEADERSHIP REVIEWS WITH THE AMERICAN VICE PRESIDENT THE DEVELOPMENTS IN THE REGION AND THE SITUATION IN IRAQ AND THE OCCUPIED TERRITORIES. PRINCE NAIF BIN ABDUL AZIZ DENIES THE PRESENCE OF SAUDI INFILTRATORS IN IRAQ.Time to Leave The Nation via Yahoo! News - Nov 30 10:20 AM
The Nation -- With Iraq descending ever further into chaos and civil war, the first order of business of the new Democratic Congress when it convenes in January must be to pass a resolution establishing a clear and expeditious timeline for the withdrawal of US forces.Mike Alcalay (1941-2006) Remembered on World AIDS Day Berkeley Daily Planet - Dec 01 9:02 AM
Countless lives have been touched by Dr. Mike Alcalay who died Nov. 18 in Oakland from a rare and aggressive leukemia, after surviving AIDS for more than 20 years.Arab nations urge Rice to resolve Iraq and Mideast issues Gulf News - Dec 01 12:41 PM
Dead Sea, Jordan : Moderate Arab nations urged US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice yesterday to do more to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and stabilise Iraq, with one official saying the region was near an 'abyss'.A man named Yasmina Haaretz Daily - Nov 29 4:42 PM
"Every Jew in Palestine is a bit of an Arab, and no Arab in Israel can deny that he's a little Jewish." - "The Attack" It is hard to know how to address Yasmina Khadra. It sounds silly to call a 50-year-old religious Muslim Algerian with a moustache "Ms. Khadra."Gilad Atzmon: Jazz and Resistance Unite for Palestine The Palestine Chronicle - Nov 29 1:27 AM
A display of pictures portraying Palestinian women and children in distress, as well as pictures of jazz artists, signaling a united cause that uses jazz to defend all oppressed people.UN marks Palestinian Solidarity Day with calls for peace with Israel People's Daily - Nov 29 5:04 PM
The United Nations marked on Wednesday the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian people with urgent calls for resuming the suspended peace process between Israel and Palestine.Mystery Of Ancient Astronomical Calculator Unveiled Science Daily - Dec 01 5:11 AM
An international team has unravelled the secrets of a 2,000-year-old computer which could transform the way we think about the ancient world.Palestinian leader says talks with Hamas at an impasse Boston Globe - Dec 01 1:05 AM
JERICHO, West Bank -- Mahmoud Abbas, the Palestinian Authority president, told Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice yesterday that his long struggle to replace the Hamas-led government with a more moderate coalition had reached a "dead end," complicating the goal of renewed peace talks with Israel.Yeux on France: Sarkozy a Presidential candidate Scoop.co.nz - Dec 01 10:59 AM
In what La Marseille today referred to as the ultimate non-scoop , Nicolas Sarkozy finally made it official that he will be running for the UMP primaries for the French Presidency in 2007. The announcement was made on Wednesday, President Chirac s birthday.Abbas consults leaders after unity efforts fail Middle East Online - Dec 01 7:43 AM
Palestinian President consults PLO executive committee on alternative ways to end crisis.Problems in Israel a result of their own irresponsibility The Echo - Nov 29 7:40 PM
Israel. The very name of the nation has stirred controversy since its inception on May 14, 1948, when the British replaced Palestine with the new state.NPR reporter sees Middle East as daunting challenge NorthJersey.com - Dec 01 5:19 AM
Deborah Amos, a Prospect Park native, is a Middle East correspondent with National Public Radio. Since 1982, she has covered the region for radio and television. She has also served as a correspondent for ABC News, PBS's "Frontline" and "NOW" with Bill Moyers.Averting the 'Perfect Storm' in the Middle East RealClearPolitics.com via Yahoo! News - Nov 30 7:30 AM
Things have become more volatile in the Middle East in the last few days.Abbas, Hamas coalition talks at "dead end" Seattle Times - Dec 01 12:32 AM
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas told U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Thursday that his long struggle to replace...Abbas: Effort to replace Hamas at 'dead end' The Philadelphia Inquirer - Dec 01 12:25 AM
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas told Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice yesterday that his long struggle to replace the Hamas-led government with a more moderate coalition had reached a "dead end," complicating the goal of renewed peace talks with Israel.1,000-plus attend Carter's J'town book signing Louisville Courier-Journal - Dec 01 3:06 AM
Former President Jimmy Carter never lost his appeal to Russ and Therese Marsh. The couple from Cincinnati arrived at the Jeffersontown Sam's Club at 7 a.m. yesterday to be the first of more than 1,000 people who got Carter's autograph last night.main Kavkaz Center - Dec 01 12:19 PM
"Allah has placed truth upon Umar's tongue and heart." (Hadith) When Abu Bakr felt that his illness was fatal he called upon the Muslims to consult them about who would become the next Khalif.Abbas says he's at impasse with Hamas The Columbus Dispatch - Dec 01 4:31 AM
JERICHO, West Bank Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas told U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice yesterday that his long struggle to replace the Hamasled government with a more moderate coalition has reached a dead end, complicating the goal of renewed peace talks with Israel.