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Dozens die in Egypt train crash
At least 37 people are killed in a collision between a train and several vehicles at a level crossing in northern Egypt.
BBC News – Jul 16, 2008 7:57 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
At least 37 people are killed in a collision between a train and several vehicles at a level crossing in northern Egypt.
BBC News – Jul 16, 2008 7:57 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Car bomb kills 12 in north Iraq
At least 12 people are killed and 30 wounded in a car bombing at a market in northern Iraq, officials say.
BBC News – Jul 16, 2008 6:57 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
At least 12 people are killed and 30 wounded in a car bombing at a market in northern Iraq, officials say.
BBC News – Jul 16, 2008 6:57 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Lebanese Celebrate Return Of Five Prisoners
Five Lebanese prisoners and the bodies of almost 200 others held in Israel are being turned over to Lebanon in exchange for the bodies of two Israeli soldiers captured in a Hezbollah raid in 2006.
NPR.org – Jul 16, 2008 5:09 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Five Lebanese prisoners and the bodies of almost 200 others held in Israel are being turned over to Lebanon in exchange for the bodies of two Israeli soldiers captured in a Hezbollah raid in 2006.
NPR.org – Jul 16, 2008 5:09 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Hezbollah And Israel Trade Prisoners
The exchange prompted celebrations in Lebanon and somber reflection in Israel. Hezbollah turned over the remains of two Israeli soldiers for notorious Lebanese prisoners and the remains of nearly 200 Hezbollah and Palestinian fighters.
NPR.org – Jul 16, 2008 5:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
The exchange prompted celebrations in Lebanon and somber reflection in Israel. Hezbollah turned over the remains of two Israeli soldiers for notorious Lebanese prisoners and the remains of nearly 200 Hezbollah and Palestinian fighters.
NPR.org – Jul 16, 2008 5:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Israeli views
Opinions on the prisoner swap deal with Hezbollah
BBC News – Jul 16, 2008 4:21 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Opinions on the prisoner swap deal with Hezbollah
BBC News – Jul 16, 2008 4:21 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
In Wake Of Prisoner Swap, Israel Mourns, Reflects
Two Israeli soldiers return home in coffins, two years after their kidnapping sparked a month-long war between Israel and Lebanon. They were sent back in exchange for Israel's release of five Lebanese prisoners. The country now reflects on the consequences of negotiating with Hezbollah.
NPR.org – Jul 16, 2008 2:52 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Two Israeli soldiers return home in coffins, two years after their kidnapping sparked a month-long war between Israel and Lebanon. They were sent back in exchange for Israel's release of five Lebanese prisoners. The country now reflects on the consequences of negotiating with Hezbollah.
NPR.org – Jul 16, 2008 2:52 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Israel, Hezbollah Agree To Prisoner Exchange
Two summers after their kidnapping led to war, two soldiers' remains have been reclaimed by Israel. The Lebanese group Hezbollah handed them over in exchange for Israel giving up five prisoners and the bodies of many more fighters.
NPR.org – Jul 16, 2008 2:44 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Two summers after their kidnapping led to war, two soldiers' remains have been reclaimed by Israel. The Lebanese group Hezbollah handed them over in exchange for Israel giving up five prisoners and the bodies of many more fighters.
NPR.org – Jul 16, 2008 2:44 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Province handed to Iraqi control
Responsibility for security in the southern Iraqi province of Diwaniya is transferred to local Iraqi forces.
BBC News – Jul 16, 2008 1:03 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Responsibility for security in the southern Iraqi province of Diwaniya is transferred to local Iraqi forces.
BBC News – Jul 16, 2008 1:03 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Critical moment
Signs of a possible opening in US-Iran diplomacy
BBC News – Jul 16, 2008 11:51 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Signs of a possible opening in US-Iran diplomacy
BBC News – Jul 16, 2008 11:51 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Israel Releases Prisoners In Swap With Hezbollah
Israeli officials freed five Hezbollah militants on Wednesday as part of a deal in which they received the bodies of two soldiers captured by the militant group. The move included the controversial release of Samir Kantar, who had been serving multiple life terms for a grisly 1979 attack.
NPR.org – Jul 16, 2008 11:35 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Israeli officials freed five Hezbollah militants on Wednesday as part of a deal in which they received the bodies of two soldiers captured by the militant group. The move included the controversial release of Samir Kantar, who had been serving multiple life terms for a grisly 1979 attack.
NPR.org – Jul 16, 2008 11:35 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
