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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2009
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Israeli Gunfire Kills 5,
Wounds 18 in Central Gaza

Two Hamas militants killed in air strike

Apr 11, 08 3:07 PM CDT
(Newser) - Israeli gun and tank fire in Gaza today killed at least five Palestinians, including two boys, said officials at a Palestinian hospital. The wounded included 18 civilians and two fighters. Israeli officials said troops entered the area to quell terrorist activity and push Palestinians from a border fence when they... More »

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Israel • United Nations • Gaza • Hamas • Islamic militants • Palestinians • airstrike • roadblocks

Israel Pledges to Pull 50
West Bank Roadblocks

Rice hails deal, but Palestine officials are skeptical

Mar 30, 08 7:33 PM CDT
(Newser) - Pressured by Condoleezza Rice to kickstart flagging peace talks, Israel pledged to remove about 50 roadblocks from the West Bank—the first in a series of “concrete steps” to finalize a deal, Al Jazeera reports. Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad hailed the news despite skepticism from other officials. “... More »

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Israel • Ehud Olmert • Mahmoud Abbas • Condoleezza Rice • Ehud Barak • West Bank • Salam Fayyad • Palestinians • roadblocks • Mideast peace talks

Kenya Braces for More Violence

Opposition gearing up for street protests

Jan 16, 08 11:24 AM CST
(Newser) - Tensions are rising in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi as angry opposition supporters prepare for three days of protests over the re-election of President Mwai Kibaki in an allegedly rigged ballot. Opposition protests have been banned by the Kibaki regime, triggering concerns that rallies could spark major clashes. Some 600... More »

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Kenya • protests • Kofi Annan • Nairobi • Mwai Kibaki • Raila Odinga • Kenneth Marende • Kisumu • roadblocks

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