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Japan tourists 'seized in Yemen'
Two female Japanese tourists are kidnapped in Yemen as they visit a historic site, officials say.
BBC News – May 7, 2008 4:04 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Two female Japanese tourists are kidnapped in Yemen as they visit a historic site, officials say.
BBC News – May 7, 2008 4:04 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Israel 'to compromise for peace'
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert says Israel is willing to compromise for peace, as the country prepares to mark its 60th anniversary.
BBC News – May 7, 2008 2:54 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert says Israel is willing to compromise for peace, as the country prepares to mark its 60th anniversary.
BBC News – May 7, 2008 2:54 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
UK MKO terror ban appeal denied
The government is refused the right to challenge an order saying it should take an Iranian opposition group off a terror blacklist.
BBC News – May 7, 2008 2:25 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
The government is refused the right to challenge an order saying it should take an Iranian opposition group off a terror blacklist.
BBC News – May 7, 2008 2:25 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Iraq prepares for Baghdad exodus
Two Baghdad stadiums are prepared to receive people warned to leave home ahead of an assault.
BBC News – May 7, 2008 12:42 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Two Baghdad stadiums are prepared to receive people warned to leave home ahead of an assault.
BBC News – May 7, 2008 12:42 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Clashes as strike grips Lebanon
Explosions and gunfire ring out across the Lebanese capital during a highly politicised strike for a hike in minimum wages.
BBC News – May 7, 2008 11:43 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Explosions and gunfire ring out across the Lebanese capital during a highly politicised strike for a hike in minimum wages.
BBC News – May 7, 2008 11:43 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Olmert 'may quit over scandal'
Israeli prime minister expected to step down amid probe into bribery charges.
Al Jazeera – May 7, 2008 10:08 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Israeli prime minister expected to step down amid probe into bribery charges.
Al Jazeera – May 7, 2008 10:08 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Beirut paralysed by labour strike
Roads of Lebanese capital are blocked amid discord between Hezbollah and government.
Al Jazeera – May 7, 2008 07:39 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Roads of Lebanese capital are blocked amid discord between Hezbollah and government.
Al Jazeera – May 7, 2008 07:39 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
BAE wants review of SFO inquiry
BAE wants the Serious Fraud Office to review its dropped inquiry into the firm's £43bn Saudi Arabia arms deal.
BBC News – May 7, 2008 05:05 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
BAE wants the Serious Fraud Office to review its dropped inquiry into the firm's £43bn Saudi Arabia arms deal.
BBC News – May 7, 2008 05:05 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
The Challenge Of Creating A Lasting Peace
BAGHDAD -- The most powerful man in Adhamiyah suddenly appeared out of the darkness, sweeping into the alley behind a wall of bodyguards.
Washington Post – May 7, 2008 01:38 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
BAGHDAD -- The most powerful man in Adhamiyah suddenly appeared out of the darkness, sweeping into the alley behind a wall of bodyguards.
Washington Post – May 7, 2008 01:38 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Palestinian Police Battle Gunmen In Test for U.S.-Funded Program
JERUSALEM, May 6 -- At least three people were wounded Tuesday as Palestinian security forces who were trained in a U.S.-funded program battled gunmen in a northern West Bank town long known for its lawlessness.
Washington Post – May 7, 2008 12:08 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
JERUSALEM, May 6 -- At least three people were wounded Tuesday as Palestinian security forces who were trained in a U.S.-funded program battled gunmen in a northern West Bank town long known for its lawlessness.
Washington Post – May 7, 2008 12:08 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
