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Lisbon Morning Journal - Jan 26 9:52 PM
EAST PALESTINE When all the loud, nervous screaming had come to a stop Friday in the intense environment inside East Palestine s gymnasium, a lot of people were shaking.*Violence Across Palestine Territories With 5 Killed, 24 Abducted Nasdaq - Jan 26 11:06 AM
(RTTNews) - Violence Across Palestine Territories with 5 Killed, 24 Abducted.Palestine Council adopts 2007 budget, questions mayor's salary Forrest City Times-Herald - Jan 26 1:15 PM
In a special called meeting of the Palestine City Council Thursday night, the 2007 city budget was unanimously adopted. Mayor Becky Dunn presented the proposed budget to the council, two members of which again questioned the mayor s salary.?Palestine Peace Not Apartheid? New York Times - Jan 26 9:46 PM
To the Editor:.Security measures hit Palestine AME Info - 1 hour, 6 minutes ago
The Palestinian economy has been hit by the security measures being employed by Israel which are affecting the freedom of movement of people and goods, reported Arab News. Both Gaza and the West Bank are affected and the security wall being constructed by the Israelis is adding to the problem.East Palestine native earns her shot at television stardom Lisbon Morning Journal - Jan 25 9:38 PM
EAST PALESTINE The only question with me now is Do I make you proud? Those lyrics, from the song Taylor Hicks sang just after being named the American Idol in 2006, may sum up the feelings of 19-year-old Sarah Burgess as she made a tearful and televised phone call to her father, Bob Burgess of East Palestine, after she found out she would be heading to Hollywood for the 2007 American ...Israel and Palestine resume peace talks ITV.com - Jan 27 2:47 PM
Israel Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has agreed to release over £50 million in frozen tax funds after peace talks with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.Carter wanted debate, not hate, from book Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Jan 27 1:17 PM
Jimmy Carter said he wanted to spark debate when he wrote his latest book. It worked. The former president's "Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid" isn't a potboiler. But, since its November release, it has certainly stirred the pot.Muslim states support Pakistan's peace initiative Khaleej Times - 2 hours, 0 minute ago
LAHORE Information Minister Muhammad Ali Durrani, who accompanied President Pervez Musharraf during his recent visit to five Arab countries, has said the trip was a great success as leaders of the host countries assured full support to Pakistan's initiative for promotion of harmony among the Muslim countries and concerted efforts for resolution of Palestine issue.Factional Fighting Continues Unabated In Palestine With 16 Killed; Coalition Talks In Jeopardy Nasdaq - Jan 27 1:06 AM
(RTTNews) - Saturday, violence continued in Gaza City with Hamas and Fatah fighters battling it out with mortar shelling and grenades, amidst reports suggesting coalition talks being called off indefinitely until fighting stops.Violence Across Palestine Territories With 5 Killed, 24 Abducted Nasdaq - Jan 26 11:06 AM
(RTTNews) - Hamas' first anniversary celebrations to mark its election victory was dampened with violence that left at least five dead and over 24 abducted in factional fighting across Palestinian territories.Carter defends his Palestine book in talk at Brandeis San Diego Union-Tribune - Jan 25 12:30 AM
WALTHAM, Mass. – In his first major public speech about his controversial book, “Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid,” former President Carter told an audience at Brandeis University that he stood by the book and its title, that he apologized for what he called an “improper and stupid” sentence in the book, and that he had been disturbed by accusations that he was ...Null Indicted WFMJ Youngstown - Jan 27 10:03 AM
An East Palestine man is accused of trying to hurt his girlfriend's unborn baby. The Columbiana County Grand Jury indicted Chad Null on charges of attempted involuntary manslaughter and domestic violence.Solidarity March ERT.gr - Jan 27 6:35 AM
With the slogan "Freedom for Palestine", social groups, unionists and leftists joined their voices and took to the streets of Athens on Saturday morning to express their solidarity with the Palestinian people.Jimmy Carter Defends 'Peace Not Apartheid' NPR - Jan 26 9:13 PM
Morning Edition , January 25, 2007 · Former President Jimmy Carter finds himself in a defensive posture after criticism of his new book Palestine Peace Not Apartheid.Sinchew-i Photo Sinchew - Jan 27 1:58 AM
WOOD MAP.... A Palestinian woman stands at her stall selling olive wood maps of Palestine at an exhibition of Palestine artisan works in the West Bank city of Ramallah.2 PALESTINE MEN FACE DRUG CHARGES IN FEDERAL COURT Tyler Morning Telegraph - Jan 24 9:13 PM
Two Palestine men facing drug charges appeared in federal court Wednesday.Peres `Hijacked' Gulf Finance Gathering, Davos Diners Say Bloomberg.com - Jan 26 11:03 AM
Jan. 26 (Bloomberg) -- Israeli Vice Prime Minister Shimon Peres upset central bankers and Middle East investors with an impromptu speech on the Palestine conflict at a World Economic Forum discussion today, leaving a wake of disgruntled diners.Carter Faces Critics: Former president answers questions at Brandeis Winston-Salem Journal - Jan 26 9:22 PM
WALTHAM, Mass. In his first major public speech about his controversial book, Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid, former President Carter told an audience at Brandeis University that he stands by the book and its title. He apologized for what he called an &#xRecognizing Palestine's Struggle Columbia Daily Spectator - Jan 26 2:36 AM
As anti-war activists prepare to march on Washington, D.C. on Saturday demanding an end to the war in Iraq, one issue will be conspicuous by its absence from the agenda of the majority of groups participating: Israel's despicable oppression of Palestinians.Bloody day in Palestine: At least 13 dead in fatah-Hamas clashes Al Bawaba - Jan 26 1:10 PM
Rival Palestinian factions clashed in the Gaza Strip on Friday, killing 13 people and injuring 20 in a wave of bombing and shootings. Additionally, a Fatah-linked group said it had captured 24 Hamas hostages.His life's work: Zubin Mehta and the Israel Philharmonic Newsday - Jan 26 10:01 AM
The Jews of Palestine had an orchestra before they had a state. In 1936, the Polish violinist Bronislaw Huberman assembled a crew of mostly German refugees who arrived in the sparsely populated desert carrying instruments, wearing heavy suits and nurturing memories of gilt-and-stucco concert halls. The Nazis helped strengthen the ensemble by throwing so many talented musicians out of work. In ...Pats on the road; Blue Devils at home Forrest City Times-Herald - Jan 26 1:29 PM
The Palestine-Wheatley Patriots will play at Des Arc tonight in 6AA-Conference action while the Hughes Blue Devils will host Harrisburg in 3A-3 Conference play at Blue Devil Gym.Saudi king says Iran putting region in danger: paper Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 27 5:52 AM
Saudi Arabia told an Iranian envoy this month that Shi'ite power Iran was putting the Gulf region in danger, in a reference to Iran's conflict with Washington over Iraq and nuclear policy, a newspaper said.International Film Festival debuts in Corvallis Lebanon Express - Jan 26 2:10 PM
Crossroads International Film Festival makes its debut in Corvallis on Jan. 28. It will feature films from India, Italy, Tunisia, Japan, Brazil, Palestine and the United States. The films will be played on four consecutive Sundays at the Avalon Theater, 160 NW Jackson St. in Corvallis.First Person: Amazon Customer Petition Wins Fairer Treatment for Carter Book Berkeley Daily Planet - Jan 26 8:57 AM
Ten days after I began a campaign to protest Amazon s hostile presentation of former President Jimmy Carter s book on Palestine, and a day after the petition with more than 16,000 signatures was delivered to Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, the company responded by revamping the page in a way that puts the book in a completely different light.Carter regrets anti-Semitic tone of remarks; cash ties to anti-Israeli Arabs alleged BPNews.net - Jan 26 1:11 PM
WALTHAM, Mass. (BP)--Admitting that he was hurt by the criticism surrounding his latest book, Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid, former President Jimmy Carter apologized Jan. 23 for the wording he selected in a passage that led many readers to believe he supported Palestinian violence against Israelis.Jimmy Carter defends book on Israeli-Palestinian conflict WTVM 9 Columbus - Jan 26 6:57 AM
ATLANTA Former President Jimmy Carter is trying to defuse a growing controversy over his recent book on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Right off the bat the title, "Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid," has concerned some in the Jewish community.Recogniseing Israel Pakistan News Tribune - Jan 26 6:13 AM
President General Musharraf who is currently visiting the Middle East has called upon the Muslim countries and their masses to `recognise` Israel for resolution of Palestine issue. This is not the fist statement made by the military General.Taking stock: Student lend hand at soup kitchen Shelbyville Daily Union - Jan 26 7:55 AM
PALESTINE, Texas Though their numbers have dwindled over the years, the volunteer spirit still burns brightly among volunteers at the Stock Pot.Henry Porter: They're broken men, so don't let them take us to a new war Guardian Unlimited - Jan 27 6:41 PM
Henry Porter: Bush and Ahmadinejad have lost face - others must forge peace in the Middle East.Jimmy Carter Defends 'Peace Not Apartheid' NPR - Jan 25 1:00 PM
Former President Jimmy Carter defends the content of his new book Palestine Peace Not Apartheid. The best-seller has generated passionate criticism that it is slanted toward Palestinians and full of inaccuracies.Doubting dad proud of 'American Idol' contestant WFMJ Youngstown - Jan 26 5:48 AM
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio She's going to Hollywood -- and her dad doesn't seem to mind. "American Idol" viewers earlier this week saw Ohioan Sarah Burgess pass her audition and then make a tearful call home.Is Nick Cohen right about the left? His critics reply Guardian Unlimited - 2 hours, 31 minutes ago
Last week, we printed an extract from Nick Cohen's provocative new book, What's Left?, a searing account of how the British liberal-left has lost its way and, in the process, turned a blind eye to Islamic fascism. Cohen's piece sparked a huge response both online and in print.Doubting dad proud of 'American Idol' contestant FOX 45 Dayton - Jan 26 5:22 AM
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) -- She's going to Hollywood -- and her dad doesn't seem to mind.Spain opens case against US soldiers The Christian Science Monitor via Yahoo! News - Jan 25 1:00 AM
Olga RodrÃguez was on the 16th floor of Baghdad's Hotel Palestine when a US tank fired, destroying her room's balcony, shattering its windows, and rendering her momentarily deaf.Sharkey heads to East Palestine Lisbon Morning Journal - Jan 23 9:52 PM
EAST PALESTINE East Palestine didn t have to look far for its new head football coach. Jeff Sharkey was hired from 43 applicants Tuesday after serving as the head coach at Inter-Tri County League rival United Local the past three seasons.Diverse Voices To Denounce Iraq Troop Plan Washington Post - Jan 26 8:04 PM
Tens of thousands of demonstrators from across the country are expected to converge in Washington today to urge the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iraq as President Bush is proposing to send more troops in an effort to stabilize the country. Power Struggle The Marshall News Messenger - 1 hour, 15 minutes ago
Nathaniel Primous is used to winning powerlifting meets.Attend WEF, Abdullah urges local businessmen New Straits Times - 2 hours, 52 minutes ago
MORE Malaysian businessmen should attend the annual World Economic Forum, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.City Soccer: Texas High, PG too tough on field Texarkana Gazette - Jan 26 7:31 AM
Texas High and Pleasant Grove posted tournament wins at Paris and Palestine, respectively, Thursday night. The Tigers edged Wichita Falls Hirschi, 3-2, and the Hawks blanked Center, 3-0.Army restores order as mourners bury victims in tense Lebanon USA Today - Jan 26 6:56 PM
The army restored order in the Lebanese capital Friday as mourners buried victims of a bloody student clash that took a dangerous sectarian tone, prompting leaders to appeal for calm in an effort to keep the country from sliding deeper into violence.America and the Mideast, long before the Bushes San Francisco Chronicle - 1 hour, 30 minutes ago
Power, Faith, and Fantasy America in the Middle East, 1776 to the Present By Michael B. Oren NORTON; 778 PAGES; $35 We might not expect to learn, in a history of U.S. involvement in the Middle... Palestine issue key to divide bridging between West, Muslim world: Malaysian PM People's Daily - Jan 23 4:02 PM
Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi on Tuesday said the Palestine issue is the key to the divide bridging between the West and the Muslim world.Saudi king: Iran endangers Gulf Gulf Times - 15 minutes ago
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia told an Iranian envoy this month that Shia power Iran was putting the Gulf region in danger, in a reference to Iran s conflict with Washington over Iraq and nuclear policy, a newspaper said.Muslims must unite to resolve Palestine issue: Musharraf The Pakistan Link - Jan 25 7:09 AM
ABU DHABI: Muslim countries should make collective efforts for the early resolution of the Palestinian issue, President General Pervez Musharraf said on Wednesday. President Musharraf said this during a meeting with United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan.[ENS] Presiding Bishop among religious leaders calling for renewed Israel/Palestine peace initiative [Press Release] Worldwide Faith News - Jan 25 11:49 AM
[ENS, Source: National Council of Churches] Nearly 40 leaders of a broad coalition ofChristian denominations sent a letter to President George W. Bush on January 23 asking thathe make Israeli-Palestinian peacemaking, in the context of a comprehensive Arab-Israelipeace initiative an urgent priority for his administration.Bush clears GIs to stop Iran agents Chicago Tribune - Jan 27 3:36 AM
Fighting against those who aid Iraq militants makes sense, he says President Bush staunchly defended a tough new administration policy on Iran that is drawing criticism at home and causing anxiety abroad, insisting Friday that it is only sensible for U.S. troops to move aggressively against Iranians who endanger them in Iraq. Mark A. Trosper Corvallis Gazette Times - 40 minutes ago
Mark Allen Trosper, 52, of Albany passed away Monday at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis. He was born in Corvallis to Paul Allen and Violet Dorice Trosper. He married Christine Leslie on May 2, 1987, at the Benton County Clubhouse in Adair Village.No Alliance Against Iran Abdullah Arab News - Jan 27 4:16 PM
JEDDAH, 28 January 2007 Saudi Arabia yesterday denied suggestions that it was forging an alliance against Iran. This is completely untrue and against our policy, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah said referring to Iranian media reports.Hardcover Nonfiction New York Times - Jan 26 9:46 PM
1. THE AUDACITY OF HOPE, by Barack Obama 2. THE INNOCENT MAN, by John Grisham 3. BORN ON A BLUE DAY, by Daniel Tammet 4. MARLEY & ME, by John Grogan 5. I FEEL BAD ABOUT MY NECK, by Nora EphronPalestine poverty hits record Gulf Daily News - Jan 25 5:19 PM
DAVOS, Switzerland: Poverty levels in Gaza have soared to record levels because of Israeli restrictions and the destruction of Palestinian infrastructure, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said yesterday.Saudi king says Iran endangering region Dawn - 1 hour, 26 minutes ago
RIYADH, Jan 27: Saudi Arabia told an Iranian envoy this month that Tehran was putting the Gulf region in danger, in a reference to Iran's conflict with Washington over Iraq and nuclear policy, a newspaper said.US team lauds Pakistan s role in war on terror Dawn - 1 hour, 27 minutes ago
ISLAMABAD, Jan 27: A seven-member high-powered US Congressional delegation led by House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi called on President Gen Pervez Musharraf at the Army House on Saturday evening and affirmed the strategic importance of US-Pakistan relations.Local American Idol Hopeful WKBN 27 Youngstown - Jan 25 6:22 PM
It's been an exciting year for one East Palestine teenager who got to watch herself on TV last night as she tried out for the hit TV show, American Idol.Gaza death toll rises ITV.com - Jan 27 2:44 PM
The death toll from clashes between rival Palestinian factions in the Gaza Strip has risen to 18 following more fierce fighting. Gaza City's streets were almost deserted and shops closed as the power struggle between Hamas and Fatah continued.Midnight at the Oasis New York Times - Jan 26 9:43 PM
A history of America?s relations with the Middle East points to our cultural disdain and fascination.Palestinian factional strife leaves 14 dead Los Angeles Times - Jan 27 12:07 AM
The violence, mostly in the northern Gaza Strip, mars the one-year anniversary of Hamas' electoral victory. JABALIYA, GAZA STRIP Fourteen Palestinians died Friday in a resurgence of factional violence that marred the one-year anniversary of Hamas' victory in parliamentary elections. National: Carter Addresses Book's Critics Emory Wheel - Jan 25 10:53 PM
Former President Jimmy Carter apologized Tuesday for a "stupid and improper" sentence in his controversial new bestseller, Palestine: Peace, Not Apartheid.Carter's Critics Get It Wrong Emory Wheel - Jan 25 10:56 PM
As I watch from a distance the flurry of critiques, attacks, and principled resignations resulting from the controversy over former President Jimmy Carter's book, Palestine: Peace, Not Apartheid I cannot help but become anxious over the tenor of the conversation.Khalifa, Saleh talks to focus on ties, Arab events Khaleej Times - Jan 25 7:45 PM
SANAA - The forthcoming summit between President Ali Abdullah Saleh of Yemen and UAE President, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in Abu Dhabi next week will tackle issues of joint economic cooperation and the situation in Iraq, Lebanon, Palestine and Sudan, according to Yemeni Foreign Minister Abu Bakr Al Qurbi.A Tour of the Energy Future Time Magazine - Jan 26 8:06 AM
Forget the politicians and business potentates. The real excitement at this year's World Economic Forum came from scientists working on solutions to our energy needs 'Pakistan's resolve to fight terrorism unshakeable': Pelosi meets Musharraf Business Recorder - Jan 27 3:26 PM
ISLAMABAD (January 28 2007): President General Pervez Musharraf on Saturday said that Pakistan's resolve to fight extremism and terrorism is unshakeable.Mustangs powerlifters do well at Palestine Kilgore News Herald - Jan 23 1:36 PM
Members of both the boys and girls powerlifting teams at Overton High School did very well over the weekend for coach Rodrick Portley at the Palestine Invitational on Saturday. For the boys, Jeffie Wilson, competing in the 132 1/2- pound weight class, took first place. Wilson had a 365-pound squat, a 225-pound bench press and a 435-pound deadlift.British & the propah facade Deccan Herald - Jan 27 1:58 PM
All the indicators in the Shilpa affair point to racism as the hard core of this misgotten TV tamasha. Yet there are grounds for the view that it isn t and that it is Britishness which is the key to the controversy.Local Woman on American Idol WKBN 27 Youngstown - Jan 25 2:52 PM
A Columbiana County girl has made it to Hollywood. East Palestine resident Sarah Burgess auditioned in New York for the hit reality show American Idol.President Carter faces some of his critics Minnesota Public Radio - Jan 25 11:22 AM
Former President Jimmy Carter faced some of his critics Tuesday. Carter responded to a series of pointed questions about his latest book, "Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid," from students at historically Jewish Brandeis University. The book has been attacked as unfairly biased against Israel.What a smart chess game the US is playing Payvand Iran News - Jan 27 9:12 AM
To a casual observer of recent turbulent events in the Middle East nothing makes sense... But to the US strategists, using neocons' "The new American century" as their bible, these events are all coherent calculated moves culminating in checkmating Iran. In chess one must anticipate the opponent's moves and block or neutralise them. -Adam Javid, Campaign IranFriday at Davos Daily Telegraph - Jan 25 11:56 AM
China: Does big equate to world beater? Israel and Palestine: Can grassroots efforts and youth activism help break the deadlock?Most travellers prefer to pack bags themselves Gulf News - Jan 27 12:52 PM
Dubai: When you check in for a flight, an airline staff member will often pose the question: "Did you pack your bag yourself?" It's just as well they do these checks, because you can never be sure what might be hidden inside your luggage if someone else has packed it for you.US to "Kill or Capture" Iran's Operatives In Iraq Blogcritics.org - Jan 27 1:42 PM
I have had long conversations on BlogCritics lately with Iranians who say there is no evidence that Iran wishes to destablize Iraq. It is, they say, in Iran's best interests to have a secure and stable Iraq as a neighbor. This logic, of course, flies in the face of every objective reality that exisits. I have come to suspect that some of the folks that propogate these "talking points" are ...Bush defends new policy on Iranians in Iraq Los Angeles Times - Jan 26 7:37 PM
U.S. troops are cleared to kill agents from Tehran seen as endangering lives. WASHINGTON President Bush staunchly defended a tough new administration policy on Iran that is drawing criticism at home and causing anxiety abroad, arguing Friday that it was only sensible for U.S. troops to move aggressively against Iranians who endangered them in Iraq. FACTBOX-Security developments in Iraq, Jan 27 AlertNet - Jan 27 6:47 AM
Source: Reuters Jan 27 (Reuters) - Following are security developments in Iraq at 1400 GMT on Saturday: * denotes new or updated item. * BAGHDAD - A rocket or mortar landed in the U.S. embassy grounds inside the ... Unlikely source of racism spurs Jews San Jose Mercury News - Jan 27 3:23 AM
Growing complaints about Israel-bashing, plus Jews being increasingly compared to Nazis during political rallies, has spurred the Anti-Defamation League to hold its first-ever conference on how people can protect themselves against anti-Semitism -- from the liberal left.Event confronts anti-Semitism from liberals Contra Costa Times - Jan 27 3:15 AM
Growing complaints about Israel-bashing plus Jews being increasingly compared to Nazis during political rallies has spurred the Anti-Defamation League to hold its first conference on how people can protect themselves against anti-Semitism -- from the liberal left.Day of the memory Malta Star - Jan 27 10:48 AM
Today is a very important day because every year we remember the holocaust. Millions of people were exterminated because they were different. Unfortunately 60 years have passed and we still haven't learnt our lessons.Response to Palash Biswas News From Bangladesh - Jan 27 10:31 AM
I (hereafter MA) am responding to Mr. Palash Chandra Biswas (hereafter PCB) using initials. I admire the Editor of NFB for extending facilities of using free pages to exchange or express views from global readers.Couso case reopened in Spain Granma Internacional - Jan 25 1:40 PM
THE day on which José Couso, a cameraman with the Madrid channel Telecinco, died, it occurred to someone to ask the 300 journalists covering the U.S. aggression in Iraq to meet in the garden of the Palestine Hotel to light candles and observe several minutes of silence.Six killed in Gaza as Hamas marks victory Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 26 6:38 AM
Rival Palestinian factions clashed across the Gaza Strip, killing six people, as thousands of Hamas supporters marched on Friday to mark the Islamist group's election victory over Fatah opponents last year.Israel shouldn't be above criticism, 1/27 St. Petersburg Times - Jan 26 10:27 PM
It seems to me that Deborah Lipstadt, the writer of this commentary, by ignoring Jimmy Carter's point about the treatment of Palestinians and by condemning him for failing to mention the Holocaust, has made his point.Jerusalem mayor was frequent visitor to city Baltimore Sun - Jan 27 12:51 AM
Teddy Kollek forged important bonds with the Jewish community Theodor Herzel Kollek -- better known to the world as Teddy Kollek -- died this month. The popular five-time mayor of Jerusalem and one-time aide to David Ben-Gurion, Israel's founding prime minister, had been a frequent visitor to Baltimore through the years. Saudi king says Iran putting region in danger-paper AlertNet - Jan 27 4:32 AM
Source: Reuters RIYADH, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia told an Iranian envoy this month that Shi'ite power Iran was putting the Gulf region in danger, in a reference to Iran's conflict with Washington over Iraq and ... Five killed in Gaza as Hamas marks victory Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 26 5:51 AM
Rival Palestinian factions clashed across the Gaza Strip, killing five people, as thousands of Hamas supporters marched on Friday to mark the Islamist group's election victory over Fatah opponents last year.Saturday, January 27, 2007 The Pakistan Link - Jan 27 9:09 AM
DAVOS: Pakistan has successfully built on its image as an attractive destination for investment in engagements here at the World Economic Forum (WEF), Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said on Friday.Carter defends book on Palestine Gulf Times - Jan 24 9:18 PM
WALTHAM, Mass.: Jimmy Carter defended his controversial book on Tuesday, telling a predominantly Jewish university that his goal was to revive Middle East peace talks and that attacks on his character had hurt him and his family.'Nightmare scenario' Al-Ahram Weekly - Jan 25 12:08 PM
Iraq, Iran, Syria, Lebanon, Palestine and the Gulf all featured in the State of the Union address delivered yesterday by US President George W Bush. The speech was broadcast during the early hours of the dawn, Middle East time.Iraq, Beyond The Sound Bites Hartford Courant - Jan 27 12:24 AM
Wesleyan Film Grad Returns To Middletown To Screen Story Of War-Torn Lives James Longley has a roller-coaster relationship with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. 'Ex-terrorists' event at U-M stirs outrage Detroit News - Jan 26 10:59 PM
Controversy is brewing over a presentation scheduled for Tuesday night at the University of Michigan by three self-proclaimed "ex-terrorists."Russia not to supply arms, mil equipment to Palestine Itar-Tass - Jan 23 2:26 AM
BANGALORE, January 23 (Itar-Tass) - Russia will "not supply arms and military equipment to Palestine because of an aggravation of the situation there," head of the Russian Defense Ministry s main department for international cooperation Anatoly Mazurkevich said.Bush's State of Deception Baltimore Chronicle & Sentinel - Jan 27 7:45 AM
Bush's state of the union address did not describe the deplorable state of the union.In Madrid we trusted Middle East Online - Jan 27 3:27 AM
Today, more than 15 years after Madrid, Palestinians find themselves desperately trapped between the evident threat of internal strife and a prolonged Israeli occupation that has multiplied in form and magnitude since 1991, notes Rami Bathish .Balloon center aids Antarctica launches Shelbyville Daily Union - Jan 25 9:10 AM
PALESTINE, Texas The folks at Palestine s Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility are celebrating another record-breaking accomplishment associated with their involvement in three experiments.FACTBOX-Security developments in Iraq, Jan 27 AlertNet - Jan 27 12:17 AM
Source: Reuters Jan 27 (Reuters) - Following are security developments in Iraq at 1830 GMT on Saturday: * denotes new or updated item. * BAGHDAD - Police found 40 bodies, most tortured and shot dead, in various ... Lebanon clashes fuel civil war fears BBC News - Jan 26 10:18 AM
Beirut is largely calm after fierce clashes, but Lebanon is dangerously close to civil war, writes Jim Muir.How far is too far in terror fight? Financial Express - Jan 27 8:02 AM
The movers and shakers of global politics and security searched for a "comprehensive response to terrorism" at the World Economic Forum's 37th session here Thursday, but not surprisingly, differences cropped up over the strategies to wage a fight that many critics say is increasingly breaching fundamental human rights.Ahmadinejad feels economic heat Financial Express - Jan 27 7:50 AM
The arrests by a U.S. military unit of six Iranians in Erbil, Iraq and several others in Baghdad earlier this month indicate the deployment of a new strategy against Iran's hardliner government.South Africa: Avocados, Diamonds At Core of Anti-Israel Trade Campaign AllAfrica.com - Jan 27 12:24 AM
A call from a South African trade unionist for national supermarket chains to stop importing avocado from Israel could ultimately lead to the banning of all imports from the Jewish state, if unions and human rights activists have their way.Mr. Mehta's world tour Calendarlive.com - Jan 26 7:53 PM
Tokyo. Florence. Israel. Los Angeles. At 70, the conductor remains a stand-up guy. WHEN Zubin Mehta first conducted the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra in 1961, he says, he and the orchestra discovered they were both 25 years old.Jimmy Carter apologizes for condoning terrorism The Jewish Advocate - Jan 25 7:21 AM
Former President Jimmy Carter did an about-face in his address to the Brandeis University community on Tuesday when he outright apologized for and effectively retracted the wording of a passage from his book Palestine Peace not Apartheid. Accused Accomplice Is Juvenile, Attorney Says The Morning News - Jan 27 12:56 AM
BENTONVILLE -- Prosecutors discovered one of the men arrested in the Dec. 30 shooting death of a young man from Centerton is also a juvenile.
