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Understanding Lieberman

Understanding Lieberman

Jerusalem-–During last year's Israeli elections, far-right candidate Avigdor Lieberman suggested that Arab members of the Knesset should be put to…
Iran braces for protests on revolution day

Iran braces for protests on revolution day

Tehran-- Iran marks on Thursday the 31st anniversary of the Islamic revolution with nationwide marches, while security forces are on…
Most banned Iraqi poll candidates’ appeals rejected

Most banned Iraqi poll candidates’ appeals rejected

Baghdad-- Almost all the candidates who contested their ban from Iraq's upcoming parliamentary election did not submit their cases properly…
Sanctions help Iran limit internet use

Sanctions help Iran limit internet use

Financial and trade sanctions imposed on Iran have failed to bring the regime to its knees but they have hamstrung…
Abbas mulls peace talks, expects US answers soon

Abbas mulls peace talks, expects US answers soon

Tokyo-- Palestinian leaders have not set specific terms on which they would accept a US offer to mediate indirect peace…
Key powers push for tougher sanctions against Iran

Key powers push for tougher sanctions against Iran

Washington-- The United States and France said they will push for "strong" new UN anti-nuclear sanctions against Iran after the…
Palestinians want peace talks to focus on borders

Palestinians want peace talks to focus on borders

Tokyo-- Palestinians are weighing indirect peace talks with Israel to be mediated by the United States, Foreign Minister Riyad al-Malki…
Assad: Syria would back Lebanon if Israel attacks

Assad: Syria would back Lebanon if Israel attacks

Damascus-- Syria will support Lebanon in the event of any attack from Israel, President Bashar al-Assad told the speaker of…
Israeli, Saudi handshake settles seating spat

Israeli, Saudi handshake settles seating spat

Munich-- A handshake between an Israeli politician and a Saudi prince settled an unusual public diplomatic spat on Saturday about…
HRW says Israel ‘failed’ to probe Gaza war crimes

HRW says Israel ‘failed’ to probe Gaza war crimes

Jerusalem-- Human Rights Watch said on Sunday that Israel has failed to properly investigate alleged crimes committed during last winter's…
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