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Jimmy Carter, we can have peace (without you) in the Holy Land
Former President Jimmy Carter has just released a new book, We Can Have Peace in the Holy Land: A Plan that Will Work in which he advocates a straightforward solution: Israel should embrace the Quartet [Russia, the UN, the EU and the US].
The plan is backed by a group known simply as The Elders, an […]
Featured Headlines
TowerJazz joins semiconductor industry IPL Alliance ()»
The semiconductor industry group devised the first open standard for interoperable Process Design Kits (iPDKs) for analog/mixed-signal designs. (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:30:00)
Delek US posts loss as refining margins remain low ()»
Sustained weakness in refined product margins limited incentives to operate the Tyler refinery at normal rates during the fourth quarter, reducing production levels. (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:15:30)
2 soldiers indicted for Gaza actions ()»
Staff sergeants allegedly forced kids to open possibly booby-trapped bags.
(Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:07:40 GMT)
HRW: Press Syria on human rights ()»
Human rights group urges West to probe detention of pro-democracy activists.
(Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:24:11 GMT)
Parents of combat soldiers enraged over Peres’ exemption remarks (News)»
President sparks uproar following statements made in Bnei Brak endorsing exemption of haredi community from IDF service. Peres’ communication director says he supports full army service (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:05:43 +0200)
Middle East News
Posted March 11th, 2010 at 2:28 pmSoldiers object to requirement for admission to Rhianna show»
Tickets for R&B sensation at Bloomfield Stadium available only for those willing to volunteer in a community project.
U.S. News
Posted March 11th, 2010 at 1:34 pmLesbian teen back at Miss. school after prom flap»
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — An 18-year-old Mississippi lesbian student whose school district canceled her senior prom rather than allow her to escort her girlfriend and wear a tuxedo said she got some unfriendly looks from classmates when she reluctantly returned to campus Thursday….
Iran Watch
Posted March 11th, 2010 at 1:32 pmGates: Gulf allies understand Iran sanctions next - The Associated Press»
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Gates: Gulf allies understand Iran sanctions next
The Associated Press He predicted economic sanctions will work because of broad international consensus that Iran is out of bounds. “I think everybody in the region is concerned … Saudi, UAE ready to lobby China on Iran sanctions: US Africasia Gates in Abu Dhabi to discuss pressure on Iran Reuters Gates turns to Gulf allies in drive for Iran sanctions AFP New York Times - Ha’aretz - Ynetnews all 563 news articles » |
J.W.N. Exclusives
Posted December 1st, 2009 at 1:56 pmTulips and Poppies and War in Afghanistan»
On December 24, 1979, the Russians invaded Afghanistan. It became an imbroglio for the Superpower that was driven back within its own borders in ignominious defeat. The Russians were so determined not to acknowledge their defeat that they christened the plane carrying the coffins of their young soldiers back to mother Russia the […]
