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UN critical of Israel over Gaza

Thursday, March 11, 2010

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The UN's top humanitarian official criticises Israel for linking the 2006 capture of one of its soldiers to the Gaza blockade.

Iraq results point to tight race

Thursday, March 11, 2010

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First results from Iraq's election suggest a tight contest may be developing between PM Nouri Maliki and main rival Iyad Allawi.

Between friends

Thursday, March 11, 2010

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US and Israel dodge settlement confrontation

Hamas releases British journalist

Thursday, March 11, 2010

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Hamas releases a British journalist, Paul Martin, accused of spying and jailed for a month in the Gaza Strip, British officials say.

Biden tries to ease Mid-East row

Thursday, March 11, 2010

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US Vice-President Joe Biden says Middle East peace talks must resume, despite a row over Israeli settlement plans.

Feathers fly: Bank of America sorry for confiscating parrot

Thursday, March 11, 2010

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Bank of America has apologised to a woman in Pennsylvania after one of its contractors entered her house and confiscated her parrot.

Mid-East peace talks in doubt over housing

Thursday, March 11, 2010

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The Palestinian Authority says indirect talks with Israel will be "very difficult" if more homes are built on occupied land as planned.

Israel supermarket uses parody film of Dubai assassins in advert

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

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An Israeli supermarket chain uses spoof surveillance footage, parodying that of the alleged assassins of a Hamas commander in Dubai, in a TV advert.

Israel under pressure over homes

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

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Israel comes under growing international pressure following its approval of new building in occupied East Jerusalem.

Biden steps up pressure on Israel

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

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The US vice-president again condemns Israel over an East Jerusalem building project and calls for bold steps to achieve peace.

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