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Palestine appeals for Nigeria's involvement in Mideast peace process 
People's Daily - Aug 20 5:40 PM
The Palestinian Ambassador to Nigeria Azmi Al Daqqa at the weekend appealed to Nigeria to be involved in the peaceful resolution of the Israeli-Palestine crisis.Apostolic Delegate for Palestine Prays for Peace in Gaza Palestine News Agency - Aug 20 12:32 PM
GAZA, August 20, 2006 (WAFA) - Apostolic Delegate for Palestine, Archbishop Antonio Franco, led Sunday, on behalf of Pope Benedict XVI a Mass at the Latin Convent in Gaza, which he dedicated for peace and tranquility in the region.McNaught believes Hamas know more Stuff - Aug 20 5:49 PM
Local media in Palestine have protested in support of kidnapped New Zealand freelance cameraman Olaf Wiig and Fox reporter Steve Centanni, calling for their safe release.Pakistan says Palestine issue needs to be resolved Calcutta News - Aug 18 6:10 PM
Pakistan s Foreign Minister on Friday appealed to the Middle East quartet to not forget Palestine. Khurshid Kasuri was in Dubai after visiting Lebanon.EAST PALESTINE (DIV. V) The Youngstown Vindicator - Aug 20 12:00 AM
Head Coach: Darren Miller, second year (2-8). Assistants: Jim Young (defensive coordinator), Bill Bailey (offensive coordinator), Lance Peterson, Brian Stauffer, Dave Rankin, Jim Hall.Today in History: August 21 Israel National News - 2 hours, 32 minutes ago
1933: Fauzi-al Kaukji, an army officer of Iraqi origin, arrived in Palestine and began his efforts to consolidate Arab forces against the Jewish Community. As a result of his plotting, thirty Jews were murdered on roads, in Jewish communities and in cities during the month of August 1933.HOT NEWS Zaman Online - Aug 20 2:15 PM
A Palestinian protested against Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul on Sunday during his visit to al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem. Minister Gul, who has been paying a visit to Israel and Palestine on Sunday, paid a visit to al-Aqsa Mosque for noon prayers.The de-Zionisation of the American mind News From Bangladesh - Aug 20 11:24 AM
It is true that a change in the US policy with respect to the Israel-Palestine conflict would change nothing about traditional imperialism the United States would still support traditional elites everywhere, and press countries to provide a favourable investment climate .But the conflict in the Middle East, involving Iraq, Iran, Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, has all the aspects of a religious Delta, New Palestine deal with key losses The Indianapolis Star - Aug 17 9:37 PM
Class 4A Delta and Class 3A New Palestine tied for the Hoosier Heritage Conference title last year with 6-1 records. Heading into this season, however, they face a similar dilemma: The Eagles and Dragons are dealing with heavy losses in the running game.Iranian Jewish Hospital ready to admit Palestinians for medical treatment Islamic Republic News Agency - Aug 20 3:55 AM
Iran - Palestine - Jewish Community The Association of the Iranian Jewish community and management of Tehran-based Jewish hospital `Sepir' said on Sunday that the hospital is ready to admit Palestinians wounded by Israeli regime for medical treatment.HOT NEWS Zaman Online - Aug 20 2:41 AM
Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul will assess the situation in the Middle East during his visit to Israel and Palestine ahead of a possible Turkish troop deployment to southern Lebanon.More calls for govt to cut ties with Israel SABC News - Aug 19 11:11 PM
The Palestine Solidarity Committee of South Africa protested against Israel's aggression against Palestine and Lebanon in a candlelight vigil last night. The committee has called on the government to cut all ties with Israel. The vigil was held outside the US Consulate in Killarney, Johannesburg.ANDERSON COUNTY OFFICIALS CONSIDER PROPOSED BUDGET Tyler Morning Telegraph - Aug 20 1:42 AM
PALESTINE - Anderson County Commissioners are eyeing a proposed 2007 budget that includes salary increases for all employees, a computer upgrade, increased funds for utility, road oil and fuel costs - but no new deputies for the sheriff's office.Palestine Residents Don`t Want Railroad Crossings Closed WTWO NewsChannel 2 - Aug 17 7:41 PM
One rural Wabash Valley town hopes a railroad company won`t come in and start shutting down its streets. Palestine, Illinois, is quite a major hub for the Indiana Railroad, and it`s the railroad trying to close a crossing on a street that residents say needs to stay open.PLO Plans to Reactivate Peace Process Arab League to Take Conflict with Israel to UN Security Council in September Palestine Media Center - Aug 20 2:19 AM
The Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) on Saturday discussed the possibility of announcing a plan to reactivate the peace process and the final status negotiations with Israel, a day ahead of a meeting in Cairo on Sunday of the Arab foreign ministers to pave the way for an Arab summit in Saudi Arabia planned for later this month, amid reports that the Arab countries are putting together a Palestine-Wheatley looks to improve existing schools Forrest City Times-Herald - Aug 17 1:16 PM
EDITOR S NOTE: All three school districts in St. Francis County Forrest City, Palestine-Wheatley and Hughes, are asking for millage increases in the Sept. 19 school elections. This is the second of three articles on the requests, this one centering on Palestine-Wheatley.Iraq beats Palestine 3-0 in Asian Cup qualifying to lead qualifying group Slam! Sports - Aug 17 5:36 PM
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) - Yunis Mahmoud scored twice in three minutes midway through the second half as Iraq beat Palestine 3-0 on Thursday to move atop its Asian Cup qualifying group.Balochistan Assembly passes resolution against Israel invasion The Frontier Post - Aug 19 10:10 PM
F.P. Report QUETTA: Balochistan Assembly condemn invasion of Lebanon and Palestine by the Israel forces. Members of Pashtoon Khwa Milli Awami Party Abdul Rahim Ziaratwal, Abdul Majid Achakzai, Sardar Azim Musakhail and Spozmai moved a condemnation resolution in the house on Saturday session.New Palestine High School Student Brings Gun to School WISH-TV Indianapolis - Aug 17 9:06 AM
Hancock County sheriff's deputies took a 16-year-old boy into custody Wednesday night on charges relating to possessing a handgun on New Palestine High School property. Woman dies after accident at W-P The Steubenville Herald-Star - Aug 19 6:21 PM
PITTSBURGH An East Palestine area woman died a week after being crushed beneath a steel-hauling truck at Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp. plant in Mingo Junction.HOT NEWS Zaman Online - Aug 19 2:12 PM
Israel carried out a controversial arrest before Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul s visit to Israel and Palestine due on Sunday. Israeli soldiers arrested Palestinian Deputy Prime Minister Naser al-Shaer.Israeli soldiers capture Palestinian deputy PM from home Islamic Republic News Agency - Aug 19 11:40 AM
Israel - Palestine - Arrest As part of an attempt described by Palestinian officials to capture the entire members of Palestinian government elected in the general election last year, Israeli soldiers arrested the Palestinian deputy prime minister from his home early Saturday.Ecumenical Pastoral Delegation Reports on Visit to Lebanon, Israel and Palestine [Press Release] Worldwide Faith News - Aug 17 2:29 PM
GENEVA, 17 August 2006 (LWI) - Peace in the Middle East will not be achieved until the core issue of the conflict in the region, namely the coexistence of Palestine and Israel is addressed, said the General Secretary of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF), Rev. Dr Ishmael Noko, when he joined leaders of the Ecumenical Center-based church organizations in welcoming an ecumenical pastoral New Palestine HS student arrested for bringing gun to school WTHR Indianapolis - Aug 17 9:01 AM
Hancock County - School just started, but a high school student in Hancock County is already in trouble. He's accused of bringing a gun to school. The student, a sophomore at New Palestine High School, is facing felony charges.Russia Urges Palestine to Honor Promise to End Attacks on Israel Mosnews - Aug 19 5:25 AM
Russia s Foreign Ministry said Saturday it was counting on Palestinian groups to hold to a promise to suspend attacks on Israel, The Associated Press reports.U.S. Trial Evidence Against Hamas Israel National News - Aug 19 4:27 PM
(IsraelNN.com) American prosecutors have detailed evidence charging Hamas terrorists with planning a conference in Philadelphia 1993 to sabotage talks between the Palestine Liberation Organization, headed by Yasser Arafat, and Israel.Official warns militias on attacking Israel Newsday - 1 hour, 9 minutes ago
Lebanon's defense minister warned yesterday that anyone who violates a week-old truce by firing rockets at Israel will be tried for treason before a military tribunal.Palestinian deputy PM arrested in raid AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 19 11:14 PM
Israeli soldiers burst into the home of the Palestinian deputy prime minister before dawn Saturday and took him away for questioning, detaining the highest-ranking Hamas official in a seven-week-old crackdown against the ruling Islamic militant group.Russia hopes Israel, Palestine solve problems through talks Russian Information Agency Novosti - Aug 19 2:01 AM
MOSCOW, August 19 (RIA Novosti) - Russia hopes that Palestinian organizations and groups would abandon violence and resolve existing problems with Israel through negotiations, Russian Foreign Ministry's spokesman said Wednesday.Jewish concern at Islamic speaker BBC News - Aug 20 4:27 AM
Jewish groups express concern over the views of a Muslim addressing an Islamic conference in Manchester.Dying for Islamic beliefs is 'just' PA via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Aug 20 6:01 PM
A firebrand Islamic academic, who has said he is prepared to be a suicide bomber, told a Muslim rally that dying for your beliefs was "just".Rami G Khouri: Israel and the US are still focused on the wrong issues Guardian Unlimited - Aug 20 5:42 PM
Rami G Khouri: Every major political issue links back to the festering Israeli-Palestinian conflict.The peacemaker Gulf News - Aug 19 9:04 AM
A former Israeli intelligence officer and a game developer along with a team of students are the builders of PeaceMaker: a serious video game which attempts to apply computer modelling techniques to the most well-known conflict worldwide: the one between Palestine and Israel.Inglis says Iraq closer to civil war The Greenville News - 6 minutes ago
WASHINGTON Rep. Bob Inglis remains optimistic about the future of Iraq after a second visit there on Sunday, but it s an optimism "seasoned by an awareness of the complexity of the issues."Our foreign policy is just plain wrong Guardian Unlimited - 2 hours, 40 minutes ago
The ceasefire in Lebanon is holding, if only by a thread, which makes it all the more unacceptable that there was so much reluctance on the part of the British government to call for it from the outset.Report: Blair feels let down by Bush UPI - Aug 20 5:23 PM
LONDON, Aug. 20 (UPI) -- British Prime Minister Tony Blair believes U.S. President George W. Bush "let him down badly" over the Mideast crisis, the Daily Mail reported Sunday.UPDATED 11.00am Monday August 21, 2006 The New Zealand Herald - Aug 20 6:21 PM
Palestinian authorities have more information about the kidnap in Gaza of NZ cameraman Olaf Wiig and American reporter Steve Centanni than they are disclosing, Wiig's wife - broadcaster Anita McNaught - has claimed.UPI NewsTrack TopNews UPI - 2 hours, 37 minutes ago
BEIRUT, Lebanon, Aug. 20 (UPI) -- Lebanon's defense minister said Sunday anyone firing rockets at Israel from Lebanon would be considered a traitor and be firmly dealt with.Muslim rally 'martyrdom' claim The Scotsman - Aug 20 4:58 PM
AN ISLAMIC academic who has said he is prepared to be a suicide bomber yesterday told a crowd of 8,000 at a Muslim rally that standing up for your beliefs was the "greatest act of martyrdom".Dying for Islamic beliefs is 'just' Evening Standard - Aug 20 6:28 PM
A firebrand Islamic academic, who has said he is prepared to be a suicide bomber, told a Muslim rally that dying for your beliefs was "just". Dr Azzam Tamimi told the 8,000-strong crowd in Manchester that standing up for your beliefs was the "greatest act of martyrdom".Terrorism again Trinidad Express - 1 hour, 26 minutes ago
Just in case we needed a reminder that the world is a sadly divided and dangerous place, over the last few weeks we have had it reinforced by the Israel/Hezbollah conflict in Lebanon and a failed plot to blow up aircraft leaving Heathrow Airport.Concern mounting for Wiig and Centanni NZCity - Aug 20 4:26 PM
There is still no word about the fate of kidnapped New Zealand cameraman Olaf Wiig and authorities are increasingly concerned. Kapiti Coast-born and raised Olaf Wiig and his Fox news colleague, American journalist Steve Centanni, were seized six days ago in Gaza City.HOT NEWS Zaman Online - Aug 20 2:13 PM
Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul reiterated that Turkey has not yet taken any decision on the issue of Turkish troop deployment in the south of Lebanon, underlining that even if Turkey sends troops, it will be for humanitarian aims not combat forces.Iran cartoons mock Jews, Holocaust UPI - Aug 20 3:53 PM
TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (UPI) -- More than 200 cartoons mocking the Holocaust and Jews have been put on display at a museum in Iran's capital. The cartoons are the result of a competition run by the country's largest-selling newspaper, Hamshahri, The Observer reported Sunday.PM Lee warns Asean will be left behind if it cannot get its act together Channel NewsAsia via Yahoo! Singapore News - Aug 20 9:17 AM
SINGAPORE : Singapore's economic performance will depend on external factors.Amendments to UN resolution a victory for Lebanon: FM The Peninsula - Aug 20 5:02 PM
Cairo First Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister H E Sheikh Hamad bin Jassem bin Jabor Al Thani has termed the amendments made to the UN Security Council resolution 1701 before it had been issued, as victory for Lebanon and attributed it to the steadfastness of the Lebanese people, its brave resistance as well as to the Unified Arab stance.Israel Arrests Hamas Deputy PM Zaman Online - Aug 20 2:15 PM
Israel continues its hawkish campaign against members of the Palestinian government following the kidnapping of Israeli soldiers.Hsien Loong says Dr M-Abdullah row can affect Asean climate The Star Online - Aug 20 4:40 PM
SINGAPORE: The overall outlook of Asean remains favourable although some member countries are facing difficulties, a situation which could affect the climate of Asean , Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said.Daniel L. Byman and Kenneth M. Pollack The Frontier Post - 17 minutes ago
The debate is over: By any definition, Iraq is in a state of civil war. Indeed, the only thing standing between Iraq and a descent into total Bosnia-like devastation is 135,000 U.S. troops -- and even they are merely slowing the fall.London Terror Alert: The Message Not to Be Missed Arab News - Aug 20 4:13 PM
On Aug. 3, British police foiled a plot to blow up 17 planes bound for the United States. Taking swift action, Britain s intelligence officials arrested members of the group, who were preparing to inflict a catastrophe that would have killed thousands of innocent passengers.Islamo-Fascism or Judeo-Fascism? Arab News - Aug 20 4:12 PM
Since 9/11, President Bush has repeatedly assured the Islamic world that Muslims per se were not America s enemy. However, on Aug. 7, 2006, he used the term Islamo-fascism to describe the jihadist message. Palestine Prepares Peace Plan with Arab Countries Zaman Online - Aug 18 2:12 PM
Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas announced that they are working on a new plan to solve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. A solution can only come through negotiation. We will never accept the imposition of a unilateral solution, whatever it is, said Abbas, but gave no details about the plan.Sunday August 20, 2006 By Patrick Crewdson The New Zealand Herald - Aug 20 10:15 AM
The father of the Kiwi cameraman kidnapped in Gaza has appealed to his son's captors to see him not as a representative of America's foreign policy or the conservative Fox News , but as a compassionate human being.Un Palestine Relief Agency Condemns Killing Scoop.co.nz - Aug 16 3:19 PM
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees ( UNRWA>UNRWA ) has spoken out against the senseless and tragic killing of one of its workers, who died in Lebanon during an Israeli air attack just 20 minutes before the Security Council-mandate cessation of hostilities took effect on Monday morning.SAHIN ALPAY Zaman Online - Aug 20 2:17 PM
My column accusing US and Israel as the real axis of evil led some of my readers to raise the following questions: It is correct that the Israeli aggression and the support given to it by the US and others are indefensible from a moral point of view.By: Remi Kanazi Al Jazeera - Aug 20 2:05 PM
If Hezbollah were a military, given Western standards, it would certainly be the most moral in the world. During Israel s five week offensive, Hezbollah killed 118 Israeli soldiers and 41 Israeli civilians (18 of which were Israeli Palestinians).Hezbollah Rockets Crash into Haifa; Israel Pounds Lebanon WTOL News 11 - Aug 20 5:00 PM
HAIFA, ISRAEL (AP) -- A barrage of Hezbollah rockets crashed into Haifa on Sunday, killing at least three people and wounding more than 40, officials said, in the heaviest attack on the port city since fighting with the Lebanese-based militia began nearly four weeks ago.Pak FM calls for Palestine solution before another round of war Yahoo! India News - Aug 16 10:54 AM
Islamabad, Aug. 16 (ANI): Pakistan Foreign Minister, Khurshid Kasuri has appealed to the international community especially the great powers not to wait for yet another round of bloodletting in Middle East. They should try and address the Palestine issue, which is the basic cause of turmoil in the Middle East.Economics, politics and Cosatu Mail and Guardian - Aug 20 3:01 PM
From September 18 to 21, I will have the honour of presiding over the Congress of South African Trade Unions s (Cosatu) ninth national congress, at which more than 3 000 delegates from our 20 affiliated unions will hammer out a programme for the next three years and elect a leadership.Letters to the Editor Traverse City Record-Eagle - Aug 20 6:52 AM
In 1997, skinheads planned a music festival near Traverse City. In response, Hate-Free TC was born and the wonderful Unity Festival, a musical festival for the entire Traverse City area, showing our unity and respect for our diversity, was held.Fire at the well head Honolulu Star-Bulletin - Aug 20 4:24 AM
THE PROBLEM in the Middle East is not the lack of gun- barrel democracy. The problem is that Arabs and Israelis are locked in a thousands-of-years continuum of dispute over land. That dispute poisons relations between Muslims and non-Muslims around the globe.Teach Your Children Well BellaOnline - Aug 20 2:22 PM
The War on Terror can never won by just killing terrorist. As long as the terrorists speak to the needs of young Muslims, they will always be able to recruit more. We must win this war by winning the hearts and minds, and what better place to start than with the youth.Hands off Lebanon: Hezbollah definitely won the war News From Bangladesh - Aug 20 11:24 AM
The whole world s attention has focused on Lebanon since Israel launched its lightning invasion and vicious attack against this country which lasted for over a month. Israel has virtually destroyed a substantial part of the infrastructure of the country.UN: Emergency Aid for Gaza's Palestinians Held up in Israel due to Lebanon Conflict Palestine News Agency - Aug 20 10:32 AM
NEW YORK, August 18, 2006 (WAFA) - Hundreds of containers full of food for Palestinians in Gaza are still being held up in the Israeli port of Ashdod because of a backlog caused by the recent conflict in Lebanon that closed the port of Haifa, the United Nations said.With Iran's help, Hezbollah is a force to be reckoned with Seattle Times - Aug 20 12:28 AM
The Hezbollah force that fought Israel to a draw in a month-long border conflict is the product of a two-decade, Iranian-nurtured program...NEWS IN BRIEF Nine O'Clock - Aug 20 3:27 PM
PSD wants to consolidate a critical mass to increase its credibility, a solution being the modification of the party s Status, so that PSD could have fewer and more efficient strictures, which could even lead to the convening of an extraordinary Congress.Outside view: A careful reading UPI - Aug 20 6:53 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria, Aug. 20 (UPI) -- After all what has been published about the motives behind Israel's attack on Lebanon, it became clear that it has nothing to do with the capture of two Israeli soldiers.Religion's flame burns brighter than ever Baltimore Sun - Aug 20 4:17 AM
What happened to the world's transition to secularism? Religion was supposed to fade away as globalization and freedom spread. Instead, it's booming around the world, often deciding who gets elected. And the divine intervention is just beginning. Democracy is giving people a voice, and more and more, they want to talk about God. PM Lee warns Asean will be left behind if it cannot get its act together Channel NewsAsia - Aug 20 7:36 AM
SINGAPORE : Singapore's economic performance will depend on external factors. And while the overall outlook is good in the developed world and Asia, there are some major risks.HOT NEWS Zaman Online - Aug 18 2:12 PM
Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul is expected to go to Palestine during his visit to Israel where he will discuss the Middle East crisis and the mooted Turkish troop deployment in south Lebanon.Letter to USA Senator Santorum (R-PA) - for his support of war crimes of Israel News From Bangladesh - Aug 20 11:25 AM
FYI: This letter was sent to Senator Rick Santorum (R-PA), Chairman of Senate Republican Conference, on August 16. ================================== While I appreciate receiving your letter of August 2, '06, I am quite dismayed with your selective amnesia regarding Israeli violations of human rights and its crimes against civilians in Lebanon and Gaza. If Israel cared about its captured Footprints in the sand Central Chronicle - Aug 20 10:57 AM
While I was sitting there waiting for a boring old budget meeting to start, I was idly running my eyes over the Financial Times and noticed that a commentator was comparing Hizbollah's Hassan Nasrallah to Egypt's Gamal Abdel Nasser.National Day Rally 2006 by Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong Radio Singapore International - Aug 20 10:47 AM
1. Focus tonight Singapore s future in a rapidly changing world a. World is changing faster than ever b. Singapore is changing rapidly too c. We must adapt, both as individuals and as a nation 2. Will cover five key issues on which our growth and prosperity depends: a. The Economy precondition for everything b. The Region must always watch carefully c. Our Population d. The Digital age e. Hughes education leaders hoping to save the district Forrest City Times-Herald - Aug 18 1:14 PM
editor s NOTE: All three school districts in St. Francis County Forrest City, Palestine-Wheatley and Hughes, are asking for millage increases in the Sept. 19 school elections. This is the third and final article on the requests, centering on Hughes.Student Jailed After Alleged School Gun Incident WRTV TheIndyChannel.com via Yahoo! News - Aug 17 9:38 AM
A sophomore student at New Palestine High School was jailed Thursday after police said he brought a gun to school on Wednesday.Commentary: Palestinian national unity possible? Middle East Times - Aug 20 3:10 AM
-- Before the June 25 capture of an Israeli soldier in the Gaza Strip, the Hamas-led government was facing a number of severe difficulties as a result of lack of experience and the Israeli and international boycott of that government.Books help to shed light on the Mideast conflict Sun-Sentinel - Aug 20 12:24 AM
This week, Main County Library reference librarian Mindy Rose discusses books to help residents increase their understanding of the current Middle Eastern conflict. Rose, who specializes in consumer health for the library system's Community Health Information Service, moved from Israel to South Florida in 1996. Here, she recommends books that explore the Middle Eastern culture and conflict from President Receives Representative of Ireland to PNA Palestine News Agency - Aug 20 5:32 AM
RAMALLAH, August 20, 2006 (WAFA) - President Mahmoud Abbas received on Sunday, in the Presidential HQ in Ramallah, the representative of Ireland to the Palestinian National Authority (PNA), Niall Holohan.Palestinian plea for kidnapped Deputy PM Gulf News - Aug 20 3:49 AM
Palestinian Prime Minister, Ismail Haniya appealed to the international community to help secure the release of Palestinian Deputy Prime Minister, Nasser Al Shaer on Sunday.Scoop: Top Scoops + Just Politics Scoop.co.nz - Aug 20 4:04 AM
TODAY S TOP SCOOPS: Int. Security: Harmeet Sooden Calls For Olaf Wiig's Release Share Scoop.co.nz Competition: Scoop Has A Winner! Broadcasting Standards: NZ Media Free To Deride Square Dancers McCully: Cullen Gets A Rucking - Local Govt: Brown Makes A Bid For Manukau - Army: Unimog Accident Details of Dead Soldier Released RECOMMENDED AUDIO: Business Results: Sovereign Announces Record $102.6 Pak FM calls for Palestine solution before another round of war New Kerala - Aug 16 10:07 AM
Islamabad, Aug. 16: Pakistan Foreign Minister, Khurshid Kasuri has appealed to the international community especially the great powers not to wait for yet another round of bloodletting in Middle East. They should try and address the Palestine issue, which is the basic cause of turmoil in the Middle East.Roddy Stinson: Lone intrepid rabbi opposes city-funded anti-Israel group San Antonio Express News - Aug 19 10:22 PM
In a remarkable act of solitary courage last week, Rabbi Barry Block, a longtime, slow-to-anger, quick-to-conciliate leader of San Antonio's Jewish community, openly criticized city officials for giving tax money to an "arts" organization that publicly â and quite proudly â sponsors presentations and discussions that savage Israel.Pakistan's double win over terror Financial Express - Aug 20 8:58 AM
PAKISTANI intelligence agencies and jihadist circles are unanimous that the Pakistanis arrested recently in connection with the thwarted terror attacks on at least 10 aircraft flying from London had been penetrated by Pakistani intelligence since late last year.Lebanese woman writes of war Aljazeera - Aug 20 12:12 AM
"Dear friends and colleagues, these are pictures of the bodies of babies killed by the Israelis in south Lebanon. They are all burnt.Alcohol charges The Beaver County Times - Aug 20 4:21 AM
Two people were charged with providing alcohol to minors and making unlicensed sales of alcohol after undercover officers discovered them charging people to drink, state police reported.Scoop Top 30 Weekend Ratings August 19 - 20 2006 Scoop.co.nz - Aug 20 3:04 AM
The weekend's top 30 rating items on Scoop were...William Blum's Anti-Empire Report - August 18 2006 Scoop.co.nz - Aug 20 3:05 AM
"Our government has kept us in a perpetual state of fear -- kept us in a continuous stampede of patriotic fervor -- with the cry of grave national emergency.East Texas Soldier Fights At Home For Texas State Railroad KLTV Texas - Aug 19 9:32 PM
Because of state budget cuts, there is only enough funding to keep the Texas State Railroad running through December. This week's calendar The Burlington Free Press - Aug 20 1:21 AM
Published: Sunday, August 20, 2006 Entertainment Tuesday Cupid.com Speed Dating, 6:20 p.m. for ages 56-66; 8:30 p.m. for ages 49-59, Tuesday, Windjammer Upper Deck Pub, South Burlington. Registration.Plant could raise price of corn crop Journal Gazette & Times Courier - Aug 20 1:11 AM
CHARLESTON -- For farmers, having an ethanol plant in Charleston would be like adding a second pet food manufacturer in the county, said Farm Bureau Manager Mark Phelan.National unity government in Palestine Zaman Online - Aug 17 2:12 PM
Israel s occupation of Gaza and attacks against Lebanon overshadowed the internal conflicts of the Palestinians.The question of Palestine is the key Gulf News - Aug 17 2:23 PM
"War," the Prussian military theorist Karl Von Clausewitz insisted some 170 years ago, is "a mere continuation of policy by other means".Dreaming of peace Times of Malta - Aug 20 1:04 AM
It has been a rum summer, with a suggestion of a tremor around the island and the growing threat of the first big storm breaking out earlier than usual. But the summer of 2006 has not idled away from its traditional labour. The fruit trees were generous.He's one for the books, that Pat The Ottawa Sun - Aug 20 3:51 AM
Earl McRaeIran cartoon show mocks Holocaust Guardian Unlimited - Aug 19 5:37 PM
World: Tehran exhibition attacks West's 'double standards' over religious satire.Sports Calendar Athens Review Online - Aug 18 6:43 AM
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Solidarity with all immigrants! US .Israel out of Palestine! U.S. Imperialism out of Latin America! Bring the troops home from Iraq! Stop bombing Lebanon!UK ExpoIslamia features suicide-bombing advocate WorldNetDaily - Aug 19 10:43 PM
Today, thousands of UK Muslims are converging on the city of Manchester for ExpoIslamia a convention that promises to present Islam to Muslims and non-Muslims in its clearest and most original form using artists, comedians and guest speakers, including one who has said that, if he had the chance, he would sacrifice himself as a suicide bomber in Israel.Poynor ready for second water well Athens Review Online - Aug 18 7:28 AM
The drilling has yet to begin, but the plans are ready to go. The city of Poynor has reached its capacity on its current water well. The Poynor Community Water Supply Corporation (PCWSC) is working with Fontaine Engineering of Palestine to get things ready for putting in a second water well.BOYS GOLF The Youngstown Vindicator - Aug 19 11:54 PM
Jackson Milton (1-1, 1-0 ITCL) Corey Weimer 38, Ryan Barta 43, Derek Rummell 43, Jeff Karash 46. Wellsville Cody McLean 35, Adam Childers 45.