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Vietnam welcomes Palestine's peace deal 
Nhan Dan - Feb 24 1:18 AM
A Foreign Ministry spokesperson has affirmed that Vietnam welcome a deal signed by Fatah and Hamas to form a national solidarity Government in Palestine.Nac girls soccer team nips Palestine The Daily Sentinel - Feb 23 10:08 PM
The Nacogodoches girls' soccer team defeated Palestine 1-0 in a District 18-4A match Friday at Dragon Stadium.Abdullah: Golden opportunity for Palestine UPI - Feb 25 4:55 AM
King Abdullah of Jordan said a new Palestinian unity government must recognize Israel. The king said on Israel's Channel 2 TV that it's time for Israel ...Palestine Council learns of problem found by auditors Forrest City Times-Herald - Feb 23 1:14 PM
The Palestine City Council this week retroactively approved raises and bonuses awarded to city employees in 2004.Peterson impressive at Combine Dallas Morning News - 2 hours, 9 minutes ago
INDIANAPOLIS Already considered the top running back prospect coming into the NFL Scouting Combine, Palestine's Adrian Peterson did not hurt himself Sunday.Power Outage Forces Water Boil Notice KETK 56 Tyler - Feb 25 6:12 PM
The weekend power outage forced a water boil notice in one East Texas community. Signs are posted throughout the Lakeway Harbor edition out at Lake Palestine about the situation.Abdullah: Golden opportunity for Palestine EARTHtimes.org - Feb 25 5:10 AM
King Abdullah of Jordan said a new Palestinian unity government must recognize Israel.Target: Evangelicals USA Today - Feb 25 4:31 PM
Target: EvangelicalsRollover Accident Kills Two Palestine Men KLTV 7 Tyler - Feb 22 4:14 PM
A rollover car accident kills two Palestine men and seriously injures two others. The accident happened just before 8:00 p.m. last night when DPS says the driver lost control of his car on County Road 2140, just South of Palestine. Jordan queen urges Muslims to reject extremism AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 25 10:00 AM
Jordan's Queen Rania said Muslims must recognise that much of the terror in recent years has been committed in the name of Islam, if they want to be taken seriously by the West.In Chaotic Gaza, Islamists Firebomb Internet Cafes Over Morals Bloomberg.com - 1 hour, 18 minutes ago
Feb. 26 (Bloomberg) -- Soon after a firebomb exploded at 3 a.m. and destroyed four computers in the Al-Shawa Online Internet Cafe in Gaza, owner Alaa al-Shawa clicked onto his e-mail at an undamaged machine.Woman to detail Palestine observations Poughkeepsie Journal - Feb 22 7:24 AM
An "Eyewitness Palestine" presentation will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 67 S. Randolph Ave., Poughkeepsie. Paula Silbey will speak about her experiences in Palestine as an American Jew and the daily lives of those who live there.Erekat expects soon preparations for next Abbas-Olmert meeting People's Daily - Feb 24 4:02 PM
Chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat said on Saturday no contacts have been carried out for another meeting between President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, the Voice of Palestine radio reported.Palestine, food shortages AME Info - Feb 24 5:08 AM
The UN has warned that rising unemployment and poverty in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, coupled with economic suffocation, are posing acute challenges to food security, leaving many families totally reliant on outside assistance, as well as threatening vital sectors of the Palestinian economy.Quartet discusses helping Israel, Palestine start dialogue Interfax - Feb 22 12:31 AM
MOSCOW. Feb 22 (Interfax) - Helping Palestine and Israel begin dialogue was given special emphasis at a meeting of the Quartet of International Mediators for the Middle East settlement in Berlin on Wednesday, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement posted on its website on Thursday.ISRAEL - PALESTINE Palestinian Authority cannot be real peace interlocutor - Asia News AsiaNews.it - Feb 22 5:11 AM
Asia News ISRAEL - PALESTINE Palestinian Authority cannot be real peace interlocutor ISRAEL PALESTINE war Attention is persistently focused on the PNA and the Road Map but it is only the PLO that could take part in an international conference to pave the way for two States .Former Lebanese premier to visit Iran Islamic Republic News Agency - Feb 24 8:07 AM
Iran - Lebanon - Cooperation Former Lebanese prime minister will travel to Tehran on Sunday to confer with high-ranking Iranian officials on regional issues including Lebanon, Iraq and Palestine.Carter Rips Cheney's 'Abysmal' Iraq Record ABC News - Feb 25 7:41 AM
Says V.P. Has Often Been Wrong; Also Expresses Surprise at 'Personal' Attacks Over His Recent BookCalabasas man wins Oscar for falafel story Daily Bulletin - 52 minutes ago
Calabasas golden boy Ari Sandel has picked up his first golden guy. The filmmaker's "West Bank Story," which tells of competing falafel stands in the West Bank, won the live action short film Oscar.Bahrain Exports To US Up Five Times After FTA Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 News - Feb 25 6:20 PM
The value of Bahrain's exports to the United States increased by five times in five months, following the implementation of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA), it was revealed yesterday.BAHRAIN EXPORTS TO US UP FIVE TIMES AFTER FTA Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 Finance - Feb 25 6:20 PM
Trade / foreign investment The value of Bahrain's exports to the United States increased by five times in five months, following the implementation of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA), it was revealed yesterday.The Remains of Jesus Uncovered! Crosswalk.com - Feb 25 4:13 PM
How did they come across such a sensational find?Musician uses film as ammo The Western Courier - 4 minutes ago
Many American families know the cost of the Iraq War, which has claimed the lives of brothers, sisters, mothers and fathers everyday.7 Muslim countries urge peaceful solution to Iran nuclear standoff CP via Yahoo! Canada News - Feb 25 5:04 PM
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) - Seven Muslim countries have warned of a "dangerous escalation of tension" over Iran's nuclear program and urged the standoff be resolved without resorting to force.Why we have to challenge the New Labour succession Guardian Unlimited - 2 hours, 28 minutes ago
There are three reasons why there should be an election for a new leader when Tony Blair finally goes. Only an election confers democratic legitimacy on the succession. Second, party members expect to have a choice about who should lead them.Man escapes serious injury in wreck Athens Review - Feb 24 6:25 AM
A local man was transported to the hospital after his vehicle collided with a Ford truck and a light pole on South Palestine Street at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday.Jones helps prospects reach combine Cowboyplus.com - 2 hours, 6 minutes ago
INDIANAPOLIS Poor weather kept draft prospects Dashon Goldson from Washington and Syracuse's Tanard Jackson in Dallas unable to get to Indianapolis until Jerry Jones came to the rescue.UPI NewsTrack TopNews UPI - Feb 25 5:25 AM
News from United Press International, around the world around the clock ...Rock the Park 07 Scoop.co.nz - 1 hour, 9 minutes ago
Over 10,000 people rocked the park at Three Kings reserve on Sunday as part of Auckland City s free Music in Parks series, supported by The Rock.East Texas lake levels back up KETK 56 Tyler - 1 hour, 2 minutes ago
Sunday was a perfect day to spend out on the East Texas waters. That's because, so far this year, the lake levels are back up. "It's come up a whole lot, probably three to four feet since the last time y'all came out and asked," said Dustin Adams at Villages Marina.Hellaby Half Year Profit Announcement Scoop.co.nz - 1 hour, 24 minutes ago
The directors of Hellaby Holdings today announced the Company s financial results for the six months to 31 December 2006, details of which are attached.Jihad denies reports on planned attacks against Israeli targets abroad People's Daily - Feb 25 4:31 PM
The Islamic Jihad (Holy War) movement denied on Sunday reports that its military wing was planning to carry out suicide attacks against Israeli tourists in Egypt.MARCH 12TH D.C. PROTEST AGAINST AIPAC Indymedia Chiapas - 1 hour, 21 minutes ago
DC Antiwar Network invites other peace and justice organizations to endorse and/or participate in a peaceful Congress Stand Up to AIPAC demonstration on Monday, March 12 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.Musharraf urges joint efforts for sustainable peace in Mideast People's Daily - Feb 25 5:14 PM
Pakistani President General Pervez Musharraf on Sunday called for building up consensus and joint efforts by Muslim countries to resolve the Palestinian dispute and to bring sustainable peace and stability to the Middle East.Smooth rescue operation after oil spill Scoop.co.nz - 1 hour, 39 minutes ago
An oil spill from a log carrier berthed at the Port of Tauranga was quickly contained during a smooth rescue operation on Monday morning. Environment Bay of Plenty staff were on the scene within 15 minutes of the spill being reported at 7.15am.Announcing Linuxchix New Zealand Scoop.co.nz - 2 hours, 9 minutes ago
Monday 26 February - Announcing Linuxchix New Zealand. LinuxChix NZ is a community for women who like Linux, and for women and men who want to support women in computing.Israeli Consul General In Istanbul Aminei Meets Governor Of Kocaeli Sozer TurkishPress.com - Feb 25 4:30 PM
KOCAELI - Israeli Consul General in Istanbul Mordehai Aminai said Israel was not the country to blame for the situation in Iraq and Afghanistan. Aminei paid a visit to the governor of the northwestern city of Kocaeli, Gokhan Sozer, at his office.Determined Sir Slick Takes Third Group 1 Scoop.co.nz - 2 hours, 24 minutes ago
Karaka Select Sale graduate Sir Slick (Volksraad x Miss Opera) was ridden by Bruce Herd to his third successive Group 1 victory on Saturday.Well-Equipped Suzuki Sx4 Meets Demanding Buyers Scoop.co.nz - 2 hours, 24 minutes ago
Suzuki enters a new market segment in New Zealand with the arrival of the SX4 five-door hatchback. This new world car represents a fresh challenge for Suzuki as it is our first time in the 2-litre passenger car segment, said Tom Peck, General Manager of Marketing for Suzuki New Zealand Ltd.Immigrants Hold Answer to Skills Shortage Scoop.co.nz - 2 hours, 24 minutes ago
The financial sector skills shortage is only going to get worse this year, and New Zealand employers need to be more open-minded to find their way through it, says a senior Auckland recruitment specialist.What a College Education Buys New York Times - Feb 24 3:42 PM
Not qualifications. Which may be just fine.St. Anthony wins Marshall regional crown Journal Gazette & Times-Courier - 38 minutes ago
MARSHALL - Robinson donned its Cinderella slipper for one quarter Friday.Rice insists on ground rules for peace in Middle East The Herald - Feb 25 5:08 PM
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice underlined international demands that any Palestinian government recognise Israel and renounce violence before a meeting of the Quartet of Middle East peace negotiators.Egypt, Jordan urge implementation of Mecca agreement People's Daily - Feb 25 5:00 PM
Egypt and Jordan on Sunday called on the Palestinian factions to implement their Mecca accord with good intentions and to help close Palestinian ranks.Make It Real, and Maybe They Will Buy It Arab News - Feb 25 4:20 PM
Over the years, Israel has succeeded in selling its security concerns to the Western world. This was a pretext to continue the occupation of Palestinian territories and justify its apartheid treatment of the Palestinian people. Israel s security was and still is a formidable excuse. West Skirting Israeli Nuke Issue Arab News - Feb 25 4:19 PM
JEDDAH, 26 February 2007 In a tense debate yesterday at the Jeddah Economic Forum on the issues of security in the Middle East, Prince Turki Al-Faisal accused the United States and its European allies of always avoiding the issue of Israel s possession of nuclear weapons.US Spin Won t Work, Says Rania Arab News - Feb 25 4:19 PM
JEDDAH, 26 February 2007 Building a developed future for Muslims and Middle Eastern generations and correcting the false images of them in the West through reforms in the region was the thrust of Jordanian Queen Rania s speech during the first session of the eighth Jeddah Economic Forum yesterday.Commission Proposed to Protect Women and Children Arab News - Feb 25 4:19 PM
RIYADH, 26 February 2007 Saudi Arabia is studying the establishment of a nationwide system under which a supreme commission would be established to protect women and children from violence.Iran 'Prepared For War' Ohmynews - 13 minutes ago
The latest round of verbal jabs coming out of Iran are obviously directed at officials of the U.N. Security Council plus Germany that are due to meet in London in the coming days to study the options of drafting a new resolution...Whalers on the move Scoop.co.nz - Feb 25 3:50 PM
Antarctica At around 17:30 New Zealand time today, the expedition leader of the Japanese government's whaling fleet radioed, informing us that the Nisshin Maru - disabled nine days ago by fire - plans to start sailing in three hours.More Delays In Anna Nicole s Funeral Arrangements Scoop.co.nz - Feb 25 3:36 PM
LawFuel.com Law News, Law Jobs - Anna Nicole Smith is unlikely to be buried before Tuesday - and maybe even later, if Anna Nicole's mother sustains an appeal - according to court-appointed guardian Richard Milstein.Navy to Search for Wreck of Lost WWI Submarine Scoop.co.nz - Feb 25 3:36 PM
The Royal Australian Navy will conduct a search for the RAN submarine HMAS AE1, which disappeared with its full crew near Rabaul in September 1914, Minister Assisting the Minister for Defence Bruce Billson announced today.On Faith , the joint venture of the Newsweek/Washington Post, asked its panelists to reply to this simplistic question Haaretz Daily - Feb 25 6:05 PM
Can you be critical of Israel and not be anti-Semitic? Duh! : "Can you be critical of Israel and not be anti-Semitic? Can you be critical of Israel and be a faithful Jew?"Bulldogs fall to Lowellville The East Liverpool Review - Feb 23 9:29 PM
LOWELLVILLE The East Palestine boys basketball team fell short in a close game with Lowellville, 63-61, Friday on the road. The loss brings a close to the regular season for the Bulldogs with a 17-3 record.Use of force to resolve Iran issue opposed: Foreign ministers meet in Islamabad Dawn - 2 hours, 13 minutes ago
ISLAMABAD, Feb 25: Foreign ministers of seven Muslim countries, who met here on Sunday to explore new approaches and ideas for ending turmoil in the Middle East, opposed the use of force to resolve the standoff over Iranian nuclear programme.Palestinian unity rule 'first step' towards ending sanctions: Chirac AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 24 12:38 PM
French President Jacques Chirac told Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas an agreement to form a Palestinian unity government was a "first step" toward having international sanctions lifted.Hicks Sues Aust Govt over failure to protect Scoop.co.nz - Feb 25 3:05 PM
LawFuel.com - Lawyers for Australian Guantanamo Bay detainee David Hicks are filing a claim Monday in the Federal Court of Australia in an attempt to secure Hicks' release.Jordan queen urges Muslims to reject extremism Japan Today - Feb 25 2:24 PM
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia Jordan's Queen Rania said Sunday that Muslims must recognize that much of the terror in recent years has been committed in the name of Islam, if they want to be taken seriously by the West.Jordan queen urges Muslims to reject extremism Channel NewsAsia - Feb 25 10:52 AM
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia : Jordan's Queen Rania said Muslims must recognise that much of the terror in recent years has been committed in the name of Islam, if they want to be taken seriously by the West.Indonesia to invite leaders of Hamas and Europe for meeting People's Daily - Feb 23 6:15 PM
Indonesia will invite leaders of Hamas and Europe for a meeting in the country no later than March to help the settlement of the crisis in Palestine, Foreign Ministry said Friday.Commentary: All roads lead to checkpoints Middle East Times - Feb 25 11:05 AM
NEW YORK, NY, USA -- There may have been a period when all roads led to Rome, but for the Palestinian people, all roads lead to checkpoints.Muslim states oppose use of force against Iran Business Recorder - Feb 25 3:08 PM
ISLAMABAD (February 26 2007): The foreign ministers of seven Muslim nations called Sunday for a diplomatic solution to the "dangerous" stand off over Iran's nuclear programme and otherr tensions in the Middle East The ministers issued a joint statement after they met in Islamabad to discuss the problems in the region amid mounting speculation about a possible US attack on Iran.Water Cannon Fails To Dampen Spirits Scoop.co.nz - Feb 25 1:37 PM
Around 1500 demonstrators attended today's second anniversary protest against the Apartheid Wall in Bil'in. Despite the peaceful nature of the protest the IOF used violent means to try to disperse the crowd, including firing sound bombs directly at protesters at close range.Maserati Enters Six Mc12 Super Cars in the FIA GT Scoop.co.nz - Feb 25 1:21 PM
Maserati will defend its FIA GT World Championship crown with no fewer than six Maserati MC12 super cars in the hands of three teams, including the reigning drivers' and team World Champions, Michael Bartels and Thomas Biagi in the Vitaphone Maserati Team.Queen Rania urges Muslims to reject extremism The Daily Star Lebannon - Feb 25 1:11 PM
Jordan's Queen Rania on Sunday said Muslims must recognize that much of the terror in recent years has been committed in the name of Islam if they want to be taken seriously by the West. "We are right to deplore Islamophobia and the branding of Muslims as terrorists," she told an annual economic forum in Jeddah.Ban Ki-Moon Welcomes Progress On Cluster Munitions Scoop.co.nz - Feb 25 1:21 PM
Reacting to a new declaration on cluster munitions, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed all progress to reduce the devastating humanitarian impact of these arms.Press Scan TurkishPress.com - Feb 25 1:30 PM
ANKARA - These are some of the major headlines and their summaries in Turkish press on February 19th, 2007. The Anadolu Agency does not verify these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.UN's Envoy To Liberia Welcomes Female Police Unit Scoop.co.nz - Feb 25 1:20 PM
The senior United Nations envoy to Liberia has welcomed the contribution of an all-female formed police unit serving with the world body's peacekeeping operation there, emphasizing the special contributions women can make to maintaining stability in the country.Ferrari Provides Ultimate Supercar Training Centre Scoop.co.nz - Feb 25 1:06 PM
Ferrari has opened what must be the ultimate automotive training centre at its home base of Maranello, not just because technicians from around the world will be learning about the world s ultimate supercars, but also because new facility has been built with the care and attention to detail that has made Ferrari the most successful team in Formula One.Jordan queen urges Muslims to reject extremism AFP via Yahoo! Canada News - Feb 25 5:41 AM
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AFP) - Jordan's Queen Rania on Sunday said Muslims must recognise that much of the terror in recent years has been committed in the name of Islam if they want to be taken seriously by the West.Muslim ministers meet in Pakistan on Mideast Reuters via Yahoo! India News - Feb 25 4:00 AM
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Middle East peace depends on a fair solution to the Palestinian problem, Pakistani Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz told seven Muslim foreign ministers on Sunday, and he urged a united stand against radicalism.Pakistan's PM said the dispute over Iran's nuclear programme should be resolved peacefully [AFP] Aljazeera - Feb 25 7:29 AM
Foreign ministers from seven Muslim nations meeting in Islamabad have called for a diplomatic answer to concerns over Iran's nuclear programme.Jordan queen urges Muslims to reject extremism TODAYonline - Feb 25 10:19 AM
Queen Rania of Jordan speaks during the Jeddah Economic Forum in the Red Sea city of Jeddah. Queen Rania said Muslims must recognise that much of the terror in recent years has been committed in the name of Islam, if they want to be taken seriously by the West.Children are suffering in silence Gulf News - Feb 25 1:11 PM
Recent UN reports highlighted the urgent need to protect children from poverty, poor health and child labour.P-W board votes to demolish facility damaged worst in fire Forrest City Times-Herald - Feb 23 1:15 PM
Meeting in special session Thursday night, the Palestine-Wheatley School Board voted to seek bids for the demolition of a building in Wheatley damaged beyond repair last year by fire.ZENIT - The World Seen From Rome Zenit News Agency - Feb 25 3:17 PM
JERUSALEM, FEB. 25, 2007 ( Zenit.org ).- Here is the Lenten message written by Latin Patriarch Michel Sabbah of Jerusalem, dated Feb. 21, Ash Wednesday.P-W Patriots pound Woodlawn to qualify for AA state Forrest City Times-Herald - Feb 23 1:15 PM
It s been 11 years since a Palestine-Wheatley boys basketball team has played in a state tournament. Thursday night, the dry spell came to an end when P-W defeated Woodlawn 89-69 in first round action at the Class AA East Regional being played at Augusta.Egypt rejects conditions on Palestinian government AlertNet - Feb 25 7:01 AM
Source: Reuters By Alaa Shahine CAIRO, Feb 25 (Reuters) - Egypt rejected on Sunday imposing any conditions on the new Palestinian unity government and said it was up to the Palestinians to convince key ... When justice is an obstacle Middle East Online - Feb 25 6:57 AM
The essence of a solution is for Israel to declare its historic responsibility in creating the refugee problem, and it can start by accepting the United Nations' resolutions on this issue, which represent the consensus of the world.Abbas asks for Chirac's support in restarting peace process AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 24 6:23 AM
French President Jacques Chirac has said Saturday that an agreement to form a Palestinian unity government was a "first step" toward meeting conditions for lifting international sanctions.Religious leaders want to be part of the solution Middle East Online - Feb 25 7:12 AM
The (Hindu/Jewish) summit provided the framework for Jewish and Muslim leaders to meet and discuss the significant role religion could play in promoting peace in the Middle East. I believe it is incumbent upon the international community to engage Indian Muslim leaders and, through the WCORL, I am committed to harnessing religious resources in efforts to propagate global harmony and peace, says ...Abdullah's Visit May Rekindle Unsettled Golan Heights Issue Bernama - Feb 25 2:03 AM
DAMASCUS, Feb 25 (Bernama) --- The Golan Heights, an unsettled issue between Israel and Syria, is likely to gain more attention with additional pressure coming from the Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC) for an amicable solution to a prolonged discord.Front Page News Yemen Observer - Feb 25 9:03 AM
In the interests of strengthening ties between the United States and Yemen, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a seminar this week at the Movenpick Hotel in Sana a to air the concerns of both countries.US shows no policy change toward Iran, deputy FM Islamic Republic News Agency - Feb 25 4:37 AM
Iran - US - Mohammadi The US has shown no policy change toward Iran, Deputy Foreign Minister for Educational Affairs Manouchehr Mohammadi said on Sunday.NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLERS Kansas City Star - Feb 25 12:27 AM
1. Step on a Crack, by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge (Little, Brown, $27.99). A detective raising 10 children alone must rescue 34 high-level hostages.Inside Story Aljazeera - Feb 25 3:44 AM
Inside Story provides analysis, background, and context on the day's top story from some of the best minds in the Middle East and around the world. More than just the news, Inside Story asks how we got to today and what tomorrow might have in store.Yousef Alhelou on Israel/Palestine Agreements UN Observer - Feb 22 5:56 PM
The tripartite summit between US Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert in Jerusalem on Monday has not made any change to the political situation.NEWSWEEK: INTERNATIONAL EDITIONS: Highlights and Exclusives, March 5, 2007 Issue [Press Release] PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance - Feb 25 12:21 PM
moon, who stepped into the job in January, is bound to fail, and it's not completely his fault, writes Sebastian Mallaby, director of the Maurice R. Greenberg Center for Geoeconomic Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, in a guest essay.Israel home-sale event in N.J. sparks protest Home News Tribune - Feb 25 1:22 AM
NEWARK An event at a Teaneck synagogue offering information on buying homes on Israel's West Bank is drawing opposition from an Israeli group, as well as pro-Palestinian organizations, who say such efforts undermine international peace efforts.Holy row after Glasgow twins with Bethlehem The Herald - Feb 25 1:45 AM
They have always ranked among Scotland's most enthusiastic twinners. Glasgow councillors - always, they say, international in their outlook - have already sealed friendships with seven cities on three continents.A taste of life as a freeman for Lord Macfarlane The Herald - Feb 25 1:44 AM
He could have gone fishing, grazed his cattle or raised a militia. But for Lord Macfarlane, the first taste of freedom yesterday was lunch at Glasgow City Chambers.India gives cautious welcome to Palestine deal The Economic Times - Feb 21 1:26 AM
NEW DELHI: Backing the co-existence of independent Palestine and Israel, India Tuesday gave a cautious welcome to a recent Palestinian accord for a national unity government that aims at resuming dialogue between the two hostile neighbours.Pryor calls on airmen to pray for leaders, peace in Jerusalem The Morning News - Feb 25 1:04 AM
JACKSONVILLE -- As the United States continues its campaigns in Iraq and Afghanistan, U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor said Friday that solving Israel's "Palestinian problem" is just as much a factor in bringing peace to the Middle East.Best Sellers The Salt Lake Tribune - Feb 24 11:18 PM
1. Step On a Crack. James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge. Little, Brown, $27.99 2. Plum Lovin'. Janet Evanovich. St. Martin's, $16.95 3. Natural Born Charmer. Susan Elizabeth Phillips. Morrow, $24.95 4. High Profile. Robert B. Parker. Putnam, $24.95 5. Hannibal Rising. Thomas Harris.Rabbi Michael Lerner: How to End the War in Iraq - In A Way That Will Actually Work HuffingtonPost - Feb 24 11:11 AM
Now that the toothless resolution disapproving of the Bush escalation has passed without making any impact on the President, a growing number of Americans are beginning to realize that the war in Iraq is unlikely to end until Congress specifically cuts the funding for the war and refuses to pass any funding authorization for the Dept. of Defense until the troops are headed safely home. And ...YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE The Oregonian - Feb 25 12:10 AM
T hree writers take the same basic idea -- a boy during wartime goes on an adventure -- but produce three very different books: "House of the Red Fish": You don't have to have read Graham Salisbury's "Under the Blood-Red Sun" to enjoy its sequel, "House of the Red Fish." Both revolve around Tomi Nakaji, a Japanese American in Oahu. It's 1943 and 13-year-old Tomi is the man of the house.The Different Euphemisms For Power Scoop.co.nz - Feb 25 12:05 AM
No one today is simply one thing. Labels like Muslim, woman, New Zealander, are only the beginning of an identity based on varying experiences. This is the reality of hybrid identity formations in the global world we live in today.Dobriansky: Conference on Global Internet Freedom Scoop.co.nz - Feb 25 1:06 AM
Welcome to the State Department and to this conference on Internet freedom held by the Global Internet Freedom Task Force.Northern California best sellers Contra Costa Times - Feb 25 3:20 AM
Compiled from sales at 45 independent bookstores in Northern California. 1. "You Suck," by Christopher Moore. (Morrow, $21.95.) 2. "What Is the What," by Dave Eggers. (McSweeney's, $26.)RAMSI Welcomes Decision Not To Re-Arm Police Scoop.co.nz - Feb 24 11:35 PM
RAMSI Special Coordinator, Tim George today welcomed the decision by the Sogavare Government not to re-arm police at this time.