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Pope Francis Canonizes Two 19th-Century Palestinian Nuns as Saints - Wall Street Journal Mon, 18 May 2015 01:32:52 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Pope Francis Canonizes Two 19th-Century Palestinian Nuns as Saints Wall Street Journal VATICAN CITY— Pope Francis canonized two 19th-century Palestinian nuns in a ceremony in St. Peter's Square, making them the first Catholic saints from the region since the early centuries of Christianity. During the Sunday Mass, Pope Francis declared ... Two Arab Nuns From Palestine Are Canonized by Pope FrancisNew York Times Pope canonizes 2 nuns from 19th century PalestineFox News Pope Francis calls Palestinian leader an 'angel of peace'New York Post USA TODAY all 998 news articles »

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Sepp Blatter keen to broker deal in Israel-Palestine dispute - Irish Times Tue, 19 May 2015 00:06:19 GMT

Irish Times

Sepp Blatter keen to broker deal in Israel-Palestine dispute Irish Times Mr Blatter will this week meet with Israel and Palestinian leaders, and before leaving for the Middle East he stressed that he was seeking a compromise that will prevent a vote at the Fifa congress in Zurich on May 29th on the Palestinian motion to bar ... FIFA chief Blatter seeks Israel concession in Palestine disputeYnetnews The unlikely site of Palestine's battle for recognition: the soccer fieldThe Globe and Mail Rajoub outlines Palestinian grievances as Blatter heads out for crisis talksInside World Football Yahoo! Maktoob News all 46 news articles »

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Does it matter that the pope has recognised Palestine? - The Conversation UK Mon, 18 May 2015 17:16:13 GMT

The Conversation UK

Does it matter that the pope has recognised Palestine? The Conversation UK The announcement that the Holy See is to extend full diplomatic relations to the State of Palestine raises an important question. A few days later, Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas attended a ceremony in the Vatican at which two Palestinian women ... The story behind Palestine's canonized nunsAl-Monitor Palestine Officially Recognized as State by Vatican; Israel is Not PleasedWorld Religion News Catholic League's Donohue: Vatican Wrong on Palestine IssueNewsmax Jerusalem Post Israel News -Center for Research on Globalization -Al-Bawaba all 64 news articles »

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Iran will protect 'oppressed' in Yemen, Palestine and Bahrain – Khamenei - RT Mon, 18 May 2015 14:06:40 GMT

RT

Iran will protect 'oppressed' in Yemen, Palestine and Bahrain – Khamenei RT Iran will protect oppressed people in Yemen, Palestine and elsewhere in the region, Iranian Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said, again slamming Tehran's main geopolitical rival, Saudi Arabia, for its aggressive policies. “Yemen, Bahrain and ... and more »

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Israeli settlers reportedly chop down 800 Palestinian olive trees - CNN Sun, 17 May 2015 13:37:31 GMT

CNN

Israeli settlers reportedly chop down 800 Palestinian olive trees CNN There are over 500,000 Israeli settlers living in settlements across the West Bank, including East Jerusalem. Many international leaders say the settlements hinder the chances of achieving a stable peace with two states, one Palestinian and the other ... Norway Foreign Minister to Israel and PalestineThe Nordic Page This Week in Palestine, May 15th, 2015Bay Area Indymedia Israeli policies drive Christians from Palestinegulfnews.com Al-Monitor -The i100 -Khaleej Times all 445 news articles »

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Palestine's skate park: ramping up efforts to give kids a normal life - The Guardian Mon, 18 May 2015 11:17:11 GMT

Palestine's skate park: ramping up efforts to give kids a normal life The Guardian “These kids really have a hard time and it is frustrating for them to see the big wall between Palestine and Israel the whole time,” says Torben Oberhellmann, chief executive of Skate-aid, which runs skating projects in conflict zones. “They know that ...

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Israel, Palestine and the Boycott Debate on Campus - New York Times Fri, 15 May 2015 22:08:33 GMT

Israel, Palestine and the Boycott Debate on Campus New York Times When this same movement emerged in Europe in 2005, those who warned of its true motives and potential outcomes were dismissed as alarmist. It took less than a decade for the mask to fall and for cries of “Free Palestine” to give way to cries of “Jew ... and more »

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In video: Gov. Scott Walker talks Israel, Palestine, and jobs agency - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (blog) Mon, 18 May 2015 16:16:51 GMT

In video: Gov. Scott Walker talks Israel, Palestine, and jobs agency Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (blog) Gov. Scott Walker said over the weekend his recent trip to Israel convinced him the region is not yet ready for a two-state solution with Palestine. "I support—as presidents of both parties have, and Congress members and others—a two-state solution, ... and more »

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The Vatican Recognizes Palestine, Rips into Climate-Change Skeptics - Vanity Fair Thu, 14 May 2015 13:56:22 GMT

Vanity Fair

The Vatican Recognizes Palestine, Rips into Climate-Change Skeptics Vanity Fair The new treaty focuses on church activities within Palestine's borders. Though the Vatican had hailed the United Nation General Assembly's 2012 recognition of the state of Palestine, the treaty marks the first time the Holy See has reached an agreement ... Vatican Palestine Statehood: Palestinian Christians 'Uplifted' By Pope Francis ...International Business Times The religious right's No. 1 enemy: What Pope Francis' recognition of Palestine ...Salon FIFA head: Israel concessions needed to head off Palestinian call for expulsionJerusalem Post Israel News Middle East Eye -The Federalist -Christian Broadcasting Network all 661 news articles »

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Abe Foxman: Vatican's Recognition of Palestine Is Disappointing - TIME Wed, 13 May 2015 20:33:17 GMT

TIME

Abe Foxman: Vatican's Recognition of Palestine Is Disappointing TIME The Vatican's announcement that it will soon officially recognize a Palestinian state is disappointing. I understand the church's concern for the plight of the Palestinians, particularly as stories have surfaced recently that Palestinian refugees in ... Vatican Recognizes PalestineU.S. News & World Report What the Vatican's recognition of the state of Palestine meansWashington Post (blog) Vatican recognizes state of Palestine in new treatyUSA TODAY CNN -Al Jazeera America -New York Times all 551 news articles »