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Bangladesh urges Israel to pull out its troops from Palestine 
Financial Express - Nov 29 8:41 AM
Bangladesh Wednesday urged Israel to unconditionally pull out its troops from Palestine and the occupied Arab territories to create condition for the negotiation to prove the sincerity of the Israeli Prime Minister's latest peace proposal, reports UNB.Jimmy Carter's New Book On Palestine CBS News - Nov 28 12:07 PM
Even after he left the presidency, Jimmy Carter remained deeply involved in the Middle East. In "Palestine Peace Not Apartheid," he examines what he says must be done to find peace and justice between Israel and the Palestinians.Palestine Times launched in West Bank AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 27 1:38 PM
The first privately owned English-language daily, the Palestine Times, was launched Monday in the West Bank and Gaza, with its editors aiming to provide news about the region to English speakers abroad.Jazz and Resistance unite for Palestine Middle East Online - Nov 28 2:07 PM
Gilad Atzmon, Martin Smith present a jazz culture evening with theme of anti-racism, justice for Palestine.Palestine Solidarity Day today Daily News - Nov 28 12:33 PM
COLOMBO : At this moment when billions of people around the world who respect freedom and justice identify with the cause of the Palestinian people, we also express our solidarity with the people of Palestine today (November 29), stated Imtiasz Bakeer Markar, Joint Chairperson of the Sri Lanka- Palestine Solidarity Committee in a message to mark the Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.Bangladesh urges Israel to pull out its troops from Palestine News From Bangladesh - 1 hour, 40 minutes ago
"We have to remain cautious that the proposal made last Monday is a serious one We strongly believe that for any peace proposal to be workable, it must be sincere and acceptable to the Palestinian people," Foreign Secretary Hamayetuddin told a symposium marking the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.Palestine tourist train faces Dec. 30 deadline Laredo Morning Times - Nov 28 6:10 AM
PALESTINE, Texas Supporters of the Texas State Railroad are seeking emergency funding from the state to try to prevent the East Texas tourist train from closing at the end of the year.UN chief hails ceasefire agreement between Israel, Palestine People's Daily - Nov 27 5:09 PM
UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan hailed on Monday the reported ceasefire agreement between Israel and Palestine, and urged both sides to adhere strictly to their commitment.Militants Claim Border As Religious Conflict Zone Bernama - 1 hour, 21 minutes ago
BANGKOK, Nov 30 (Bernama) -- Militants in the restive Southern Thai have claimed that the border provinces are not the land of Buddhist Thais but a religious conflict zone similar to Palestine or Afghanistan, the London-based Human Rights Watch said (HRW).Forward.com Forward - 1 hour, 22 minutes ago
He was a vaudeville star who was offered $100,000 to appear in Al Jolson s The Jazz Singer. He toured North America, Europe and Palestine to tremendous acclaim, earning record fees and a kiss from Enrico Caruso.Books: 'Palestine Peace Not Apartheid' CBS News - Nov 28 6:37 AM
To learn more about many of the books discussed on The Early Show in November, check here. Among them, "Not Enough Indians," by comedic actor Harry Shearer. Read an excerpt .A man named Yasmina Haaretz Daily - Nov 29 4:49 PM
"Every Jew in Palestine is a bit of an Arab, and no Arab in Israel can deny that he's a little Jewish." - "The Attack" It is hard to know how to address Yasmina Khadra. It sounds silly to call a 50-year-old religious Muslim Algerian with a moustache "Ms. Khadra."Gilad Atzmon: Jazz and Resistance Unite for Palestine The Palestine Chronicle - Nov 29 1:28 AM
A display of pictures portraying Palestinian women and children in distress, as well as pictures of jazz artists, signaling a united cause that uses jazz to defend all oppressed people.UN marks Palestinian Solidarity Day with calls for peace with Israel People's Daily - Nov 29 5:09 PM
The United Nations marked on Wednesday the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian people with urgent calls for resuming the suspended peace process between Israel and Palestine.Problems in Israel a result of their own irresponsibility The Echo - 2 hours, 16 minutes ago
Israel. The very name of the nation has stirred controversy since its inception on May 14, 1948, when the British replaced Palestine with the new state.Jimmy Carter to sign copies of his book Louisville Courier-Journal - Nov 29 7:40 AM
Former President Jimmy Carter will sign copies of his new book, "Palestine: Peace not Apartheid" Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Sam's Club in Jeffersontown, 1401 Alliant Ave.One State or Two? Al Jazeera - Nov 29 9:42 AM
Many analysts have long warned that the two-state solution for Palestine and Israel is almost dead as a result of Israel s construction of the West Bank barrier, the continuous attacks against Palestinians and the constant rejection to dismantle Jewish settlements in the West Bank.PLO warns of new militant influx The Daily Star Lebannon - Nov 29 12:52 PM
About 200 Arab militants arrived recently in Lebanon and have set up an Islamic grouping at a Palestinian refugee camp in the North, a senior official of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) said Wednesday. "About 200 armed elements came to Lebanon over several phases," Khaled Aref said.Star of peace lingers over Palestine deal Otago Daily Times - Nov 29 8:12 AM
Amman, Jordan: Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas said on Tuesday a peace initiative proposed by Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert was a positive step toward peacemaking.Full text of President Ahmadinejad's message to American people (FULL TEXT - II) Islamic Republic News Agency - Nov 29 11:03 AM
Ahmadinejad - US Nation - Message ... We, like you, are aggrieved by the ever-worsening pain and misery of the Palestinian people. Persistent aggressions by the Zionists are making life more and more difficult for the rightful owners of the land of Palestine.Hutsonville Basketball Coach killed in wreck Daily Clay County Advocate-Press - Nov 29 1:20 PM
An accident on Illinois 121 has claimed the life of a Little Illini Conference basketball coach. Greg Lauritzen, 43, was killed in a Sunday night automobile accident. Lauritzen was the Hutsonville-Palestine Pioneers head boy's basketball coach and athletic director.Provocative By Design CBS News - Nov 28 1:07 PM
Harry Smith looks at Jimmy Carter's new book, which, the former president says, is designed to stir debate about Israel's policies with regard to Palestine.Excerpt: Palestine Peace Not Apartheid NPR - Nov 27 4:03 PM
Since the Israeli-Egyptian peace treaty was signed in 1979, much blood has been shed unnecessarily and repeated efforts for a negotiated peace between Israel and her neighbors have failed.Palestinians seek conference on Israel USA Today - 2 hours, 39 minutes ago
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas called Wednesday for an international conference to solve the Arab-Israeli conflict and urged Israel to drop its opposition to a meeting that would address all outstanding issues.Former President Carter Examines Israeli-Palestinian Conflict The Online NewsHour - Nov 28 5:25 PM
Former president and Nobel Peace Prize winner Jimmy Carter discusses his latest book, "Palestine, Peace Not Apartheid" about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.*Palestine Strengthens Troop Deployment Along Gaza Border Nasdaq - Nov 26 11:07 AM
(RTTNews) - Palestine Strengthens Troop Deployment Along Gaza Border.Palestine Strengthens Troop Deployment Along Gaza Border Nasdaq - Nov 26 11:07 AM
(RTTNews) - Reports from Palestine stated that more than 13 thousand Palestinian security personnel are being deployed along Israeli border in order to prevent Qassam attacks and enforce ceasefire.Bush's Mideast visit sparks protests AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 29 5:01 PM
President Bush's visit here Wednesday aimed at stemming the chaos in Iraq sparked small but angry protests in Jordan and defiance from Iran and Syria at a time when anti-American feeling in the Mideast is widespread.Iran leader urges US out of Iraq in letter to Americans AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 29 3:15 PM
Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad launched a scathing attack on US President George W. Bush's policies in an unprecedented letter to the American people in which he urged the 144,000 US troops to leave Iraq.Hawkamah's first MENA conference issues Dubai Declaration on corporate governance AME Info - Nov 28 9:20 PM
Policy makers, regulators, representatives from regional and international organisations, and business leaders from across the Middle East and North Africa (representing countries of Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Palestine National Authority, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Yemen and the UAE) gathered at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) to issue the Dubai Iran leader urges US troop withdrawal from Iraq in letter to American people AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 29 1:16 PM
In an unprecedented letter to the American people, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad launched a scathing attack on US President George W. Bush's foreign policy and urged a withdrawal of US forces from Iraq.Jordanians vent anger against Bush visit AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 29 10:09 AM
Hundreds of Jordanians demonstrated to protest against a visit by US President George W. Bush, branding him a butcher responsible for shedding Arab and Muslim blood and burning his effigy.Ahmadinejad's letter to Americans CNN.com - Nov 29 9:01 AM
In the name of God, the Compassionate, the MercifulEditorial roundup AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 29 9:46 AM
Excerpts from recent editorials in newspapers in the United States and abroad:Palestine problem- New world body in view of Vetocracy of UN ! News From Bangladesh - Nov 26 10:24 AM
(A)- Truly secular polices are followed by UN. One fails to understand that why the people in Israel, Palestine etc. (Jews & Muslims) can not live together in one country? It was a blunder to have conceived different Countries on the basis of different Religions.Maliki loses Shi'ite ally before Bush talks Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 29 9:32 AM
President Bush arrived in Jordan on Wednesday for crisis talks with Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, whose own position has been eroded by blunt White House criticism and the loss of a key Shi'ite ally.Iran Leader Scolds U.S. On Iraq, Israel CBS News - 2 hours, 8 minutes ago
In an open letter, Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad urged the American people to demand the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq and reject what he called the government's "blind support" for Israel.Bush to arrive in Jordan for Iraq summit AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 29 8:56 AM
US President George W. Bush, rejecting use of the term civil war to describe the chaos engulfing Iraq, was due in Jordan for a crucial summit to find ways to quell the sectarian bloodshed.Palestinian PM pushes 1967 borders proposal Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 29 6:29 AM
Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh on Wednesday set the tone for his first foreign tour since taking office by promoting a Palestinian initiative based on an independent state on land outside Israel's 1967 borders.Excerpts: Iran president's letter BBC News - Nov 29 1:27 PM
Key quotes from an open letter to the US people written by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.English-language daily to cover Palestinians Los Angeles Times - Nov 28 12:20 AM
RAMALLAH, WEST BANK The first privately owned English-language daily newspaper in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, the Palestine Times, was launched Monday, with its editors saying they aim to provide news about the region to readers abroad.On this day in history CNN.com - Nov 29 4:16 AM
LONDON , England (Reuters) -- 1924 - Giacomo Puccini, who wrote the operas "La Boheme" and "Tosca", dies.Editors' Choice New York Times - Nov 29 2:20 PM
Notable Books of the Year : A list of the high points in this year's fiction, poetry, nonfiction, children's books, mysteries and science fiction.Today in history - Nov. 29 AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 29 4:03 AM
Today is Wednesday, Nov. 29, the 333rd day of 2006. There are 32 days left in the year.Palestinian English newspaper hits stands AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 27 8:30 AM
The Palestine Times, the first English-language Palestinian daily newspaper since the Palestinian Authority was created in 1994, has gone on sale for the first time.Highlights from the world's press CNN.com - Nov 29 4:16 AM
U.S. President George W. Bush heads to Amman, Jordan today to meet Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki of Iraq on concluding talks with NATO leaders in Latvia over the past two days. In a speech yesterday at the Riga summit, Bush dismissed suggestions that Iraq had descended into civil war, instead blaiming al Qaeda for the latest wave of sectarian violence. He also vowed not to withdraw troops Moscow welcomes Israeli-Palestine truce accord Russian Information Agency Novosti - Nov 26 5:57 AM
MOSCOW, November 26 (RIA Novosti) - Moscow welcomes an agreement reached between Israel and Palestine on ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on its Web site Sunday.Preparing for a final departure? Athens Review Online - Nov 28 6:19 AM
PALESTINE Supporters of the Texas State Railroad are seeking emergency funding from the state to try to prevent the East Texas tourist train from closing at the end of the year.Olmert offers Palestine a state Tucson Citizen - Nov 27 11:36 PM
JERUSALEM - Israel Prime Minister Ehud Olmert reached out to the Palestinians on Monday in one of his most conciliatory speeches yet, saying he was prepared to grant them a state, release desperately needed funds and free prisoners if they choose the path of peace.Iran president's letter to the U.S. MSNBC - Nov 29 1:06 PM
Iran s president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, released a letter to the American people Wednesday.Reports round-up Socialist Worker - Nov 28 10:10 AM
A successful Palestine solidarity festival organised by the Camden Palestine Campaign was held last Sunday in Somers Town, London. The event was both a celebration of Palestine s culture of resistance and a means of building solidarity, and attracted some 80 people.Thousands of Iraqi Palestinians have been forced out of Iraq Electronic Iraq - Nov 28 6:53 AM
BAGHDAD - Of the approximately 30,000 Palestinians who were registered in Iraq in 2003 by the United Nations agency for Palestine refugees (UNRWA), an estimated 5,000 to 6,000 are left in the country, according to UNHCR and other organisations.Palestine Times launched in West Bank Sharewatch - Nov 27 1:41 PM
The 12-page newspaper will cover Palestinian affairs, including the conflict with Israel and developments in the Arab community in Israel, said its editor-in-chief, Othman Haj Mohammed.Howard, Abdullah disagree over troops in Iraq Australian Broadcasting Corporation - 14 minutes ago
The leaders of Malaysia and Australia have disagreed over whether foreign troops should withdraw from Iraq, but agreed that Palestinian territory was the root of conflict in the Middle East.Palestinian President Calls For International Conference On Israel Nasdaq - 2 hours, 52 minutes ago
UNITED NATIONS (AP)--Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas called for an international conference to solve the Arab-Israeli conflict and urged Israel to drop its opposition to a meeting that would address all outstanding issues.East Texas tourist train faces closure Dec. 30 Austin American-Statesman - Nov 27 9:51 PM
PALESTINE Supporters of the Texas State Railroad are seeking emergency funding from the state to try to prevent the East Texas tourist train from shutting down at the end of the year.First ShareLunker of season landed Austin American-Statesman - Nov 29 6:34 PM
Eddie Horn of Alba has landed the first Budweiser ShareLunker of the season. The largemouth bass, which weighed 13.79 pounds, was caught Saturday in Lake Fork. Horn was fishing in 14 feet of water, using a 6-inch black lizard.Peace a possibility if Palestine cooperates BG News - Nov 27 11:09 PM
JERUSALEM - Prime Minister Ehud Olmert reached out to the Palestinians yesterday in one of his most conciliatory speeches yet, saying he was prepared to grant them a state, release desperately needed funds and free prisoners if they choose the path of peace.Editorial roundup Boston Globe - Nov 29 12:14 PM
Excerpts from recent editorials in newspapers in the United States and abroad: Nov. 28.Liberal elitists who ignore the context of power and privilege Guardian Unlimited - 2 hours, 41 minutes ago
The real problem facing ethnic and religious minorities - according to the manifesto of a group of liberal secularists published on the Guardian's website and its founder Sunny Hundal on these pages - is that they have got the wrong people speaking for them.Football: Playing to empty stadia New Straits Times - Nov 29 6:37 PM
SOUTH Korea, Thailand and Bahrain got their Asian Games football campaigns off on the right foot on Tuesday, but glaringly empty stadiums took the gloss off their victories.Table Tennis: China s stars in cruise control New Straits Times - Nov 29 6:37 PM
CHINA quickly dispensed with table tennis minnows Kuwait and Yemen yesterday in a clininal start to their Asian Games campaign in the men s and women s team event.Looking for peace Khaleej Times - 2 hours, 22 minutes ago
The Quartet should also establish the appropriate mechanisms to achieve this goal, he said.Letter to America from Iran's president Financial Times - Nov 29 6:26 PM
Having been ignored when he wrote to George W. Bush earlier this year, President Mahmoud Ahmadi-Nejad of Iran sought to appeal over his head yesterday by releasing a "letter to the American people" asserting his criticism of US policies in the Middle East.Nepal Seeks UN Peace Monitoring Assistance Scoop.co.nz - 2 hours, 58 minutes ago
Secretary-General Kofi Annan has urged the Security Council to support Nepal s request for United Nations assistance in its peace process, a spokesman for the world body said today.Rice, Abbas to hold meeting in West Bank AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 28 6:29 PM
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice put Washington's heft behind new Mideast peace overtures on Tuesday, scheduling an unexpected meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas this week.Asian Games: China's paddlers in cruise control Channel News Asia via Yahoo! Asia News - Nov 29 2:17 PM
DOHA : China's table tennis giants demolished a string of opponents on Wednesday in a clinical start to their Asian Games campaign in the men's and women's team event.It's time to Put Period to U.S. Arbitrary and High-handed Practices --KCNA Analyst-- Korean Central News Agency - Nov 29 6:09 PM
Pyongyang, November 29 (KCNA) -- It is the prevailing trend of the world situation that voices critical of the U.S. bellicose foreign policy and the "anti-terror war" are growing stronger worldwide.Today's Scoop Just Politics News Summary Scoop.co.nz - 2 hours, 29 minutes ago
Scoop News: Former National Party Leader Don Brash has announced he will resign from Parliament, vacating his office when Parliament closes for Christmas/New Year recess.Today's Top Scoop Stories - News Summary Scoop.co.nz - Nov 29 3:31 PM
Prelude To A Fiji Coup - (Text & Audio) - RECOMMENDED AUDIO - Internet: Faster, Cheaper Malicious Attacks On Your Computer - Parliament: Plans To Televise Parliament Progressing - Conservation: Forget Harry Potter - Weedbusters Book Ready For Xmas - Lobby Groups: ...Annan Speaks With US Iraq Study Group Scoop.co.nz - 2 hours, 58 minutes ago
United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan today spoke with members of the United States Iraq Study Group as sectarian violence soared in the country, where his Special Representative is urging a national dialogue aimed at stemming the bloodshed.UN Signs Deal African For Union Peace Mission Scoop.co.nz - 2 hours, 58 minutes ago
The United Nations and the African Union (AU) have signed a memorandum of understanding setting out the details of the support which the world body will give to the AU peacekeeping mission in the war-torn Sudanese region of Darfur.Crocodiles, Snakes, Pollution Add To Troubles Scoop.co.nz - 2 hours, 58 minutes ago
Attacks by crocodiles and snakes, disease from over-flowing latrines, and hunger are just some of the problems plaguing hundreds of thousands of flood victims in parts of Kenya and Somalia after the heaviest rains there in years, according to the latest United Nations update.Annan Calls For Action To Protect Children Scoop.co.nz - 2 hours, 58 minutes ago
Member States have done much over the past decade to protect children from the ravages of armed conflict, through new laws, prosecutions and investigations, but this is just the beginning and more needs to be done, United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan and other senior officials told the Security Council today.Annan Urges Action On $1.8 Billion Overhaul Scoop.co.nz - Nov 29 6:31 PM
The United Nations General Assembly should act on how to fund a proposed $1.8 billion renovation of the world body s dilapidated New York Headquarters, Secretary-General Kofi Annan said in a report released today.Audio: Wammo IVs NetSafe Director Martin Cocker Scoop.co.nz - Nov 29 6:16 PM
Motornet: Karl Ferguson Takes On A Pair Of Ford FPVs - Toxic terror yellow, caped crusader blue is it possible that Ford s FPV colour palette has in some way been influenced by comic book super heroes or anti-heroes for that matter?Audio: Wammo IVs Weedbusters Carolyn Lewis Scoop.co.nz - Nov 29 6:16 PM
KiwiFM Audio: Those looking for a children s book for Christmas with an environmental message are in luck. To find out why, Listen to Wammo's IV of National Weedbusters Coordinator Carolyn Lewis.China reaffirms efforts to push for Mideast peace People's Daily - Nov 29 4:12 PM
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao has reiterated his country's readiness to join international efforts to push for peace and stability in the Middle East region.Audio: Manning & Pound on 95bFM Fiji - Update Scoop.co.nz - Nov 29 6:01 PM
Scoop Audio: Scoop's Selwyn Manning and 95bFM's Simon Pound discuss the latest on the Fiji Crisis.State Railroad gets more funding News 8 Austin - Nov 29 1:14 PM
Money was found in the state park's system budget to fund the Texas State Railroad through Aug. 31.Bush has dinner with King of Jordan, but not P.M. of Iraq KARE 11 Minneapolis-St. Paul - Nov 29 4:50 PM
President Bush's visit to Jordan Wednesday aimed at stemming the chaos in Iraq sparked small but angry protests in Jordan and defiance fromState Railroad gets more funding News 8 Austin - Nov 29 1:22 PM
The Texas State Railroad will keep running at least through Aug. 31, state parks officials said Wednesday. The historic East Texas train's long-term future remains tied to parks funding to be resolved by the upcoming Legislature.A Sivanandan: Spokesmen are not minorities' main problem Guardian Unlimited - Nov 29 5:23 PM
A Sivanandan: The challenge for Britain's minorities is not who speaks to government, but the policies which threaten and blame them.FYI: Short trip by train? You'll need to drive to get on board The Lufkin Daily News - Nov 29 2:55 PM
Q: I'm wondering where the closest area is to board and ride a train for a short trip?Dear America, from Ahmadi-Nejad Financial Times - Nov 29 12:07 PM
Having been ignored when he wrote to George W. Bush earlier this year, President Mahmoud Ahmadi-Nejad of Iran sought to appeal over his head on Wednesday by releasing a letter to the American people asserting his criticism of US policies in the Middle East.Iraq: Renewed Mandate for Multinational Force Scoop.co.nz - Nov 29 5:17 PM
At the request of the Iraqi Government, the United Nations Security Council has extended the mandate of the three-year-old United States-led multinational force (MNF) in the war-torn country by another year, until the end of 2007.Bethlehem Baptist Choir Rehearsals Begin Friday RedNova - Nov 29 1:09 PM
By Victoria Advocate, Texas Nov. 29--Choir rehearsal for the annual Bethlehem Baptist Church Choir Day will begin at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the church, 1206 S. Depot St. Additional rehearsals will be Dec. 8 and 15, both starting promptly at 7:30 p.m.Ahmadinejad Writes Letter to the American People The New York Sun - Nov 29 3:07 PM
The president of Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad sent an open letter to the American people today, urging Americans to disregard their government and to support unity with Iran. The letter, distributed by the Iranian mission to the U.N., addressed "Noble Americans" and criticized President Bush for his support Israel, his policy in Iraq, and his terrorist detention policies. The text of Mr. Full text of President Ahmadinejad's message to American people (FULL TEXT - IV) Islamic Republic News Agency - Nov 29 3:03 PM
Ahmadinejad - US Nation - Message ... What has blind support for the Zionists by the US administration brought for the American people?Amnesty International - Update Scoop.co.nz - Nov 29 2:46 PM
1. Amnesty International: "Israel: Fear for Safety" 2. American priest and nun join Palestinian non-violent resistance in GazaExcerpts from Iranian letter to the American people AlertNet - Nov 29 10:40 AM
Source: Reuters UNITED NATIONS, Nov 29 (Reuters) - In a letter to the American people made public on Wednesday, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad accused the Bush administration of governing by coercion and urged ... Protests on every side as Iraqi PM heads for Bush showdown Times Online - Nov 29 10:52 AM
The Iraqi Prime Minister left political chaos behind him today as he flew to Jordan for two days of crisis talks with President George Bush about the breakdown of security in Iraq....Christmas parade to roll down Washington Friday night Forrest City Times-Herald - Nov 29 1:38 PM
Despite forecasts for cold and possibly wet weather later this week, officials with the Forrest City Area Chamber of Commerce say the annual Christmas parade will take place as scheduled Friday night.FORK PRODUCES SEASON'S FIRST SHARELUNKER CATCH Tyler Morning Telegraph - 2 hours, 15 minutes ago
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's ShareLunker program picked up its first entry last week when Alba angler Eddie Horn caught a 13.79-pound bass on Lake Fork.Palestinian plight 'at root of region's problems' The Daily Star Lebannon - Nov 29 12:51 PM
Guest speakers in a conference held on Wednesday to commemorate the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People called on the international and Arab communities to end six decades of Palestinian suffering and regional conflicts that it has catalyzed.Iran leader urges US out of Iraq in letter to Americans TODAYonline - Nov 29 3:29 PM
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (R) and his Iraqi counterpart Jalal Talabani share a light moment during a farewell ceremony held for the latter in Tehran.Palestinian English newspaper out to beat the odds Middle East Times - Nov 29 7:36 AM
RAMALLAH, West Bank -- Lebanon has the Daily Star; Israel's readers divide between those who choose the loosely left-wing Ha'aretz and those who, in contrast, prefer the Jerusalem Post.Necks, Rockets made late season surges The Facts - 1 hour, 39 minutes ago
WEST COLUMBIA Columbia and Waco Robinson have one thing in common: Both are on winning streaks. One will end Friday night.KERIM BALCI Zaman Online - Nov 29 2:16 PM
The New Initiative for the Middle East that Spanish Prime Minister Zapatero announced in Turkey and later explained with the support of Italy and France brings a series of questions to mind. At the top of the questions list is why such an initiative should come from Spain.Israeli PM Offers Concessions to Palestine KABC-TV Los Angeles - Nov 27 10:51 AM
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, seeking to build on shaky cease-fire with the Palestinians, offered Monday to reduce checkpoints, release frozen funds, and free prisoners in exchange for a serious push for peace by the Palestinians.