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Israel Assassinates Sheikh Ahmed Yasin

Posted by: John Ross on March 22, 2004 4:52:47 PM
Al Bawaba and others, Mar 22 2004
Assassination by missile attack, not even a sniper's bullet or poisoned stiletto. Med Blue's Oxford English Dictionary defines assassination as "the taking the life of anyone by treacherous violence, esp. by a hired emissary or volunteer." The treacherous violence fits, but seeing as how the Israelis didn't even have the decency to hire an emissary or find a volunteer, why don't we just call it murder? Click here for the events from an Arab perspective, here for the international reaction, or here for an extensive obituary from the Guardian.
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A Day at the Seaside in Tel Aviv and Gaza

Posted by: John Ross on March 05, 2004 1:41:22 PM
BBC News, Mar 4 2004
A short but lovely photographic report highlighting the differences between poor, Arab, conservative Gaza and rich, European, liberal Tel Aviv by focusing on their beaches.
Click here for original story.
Related News. The European Union has adopted a decision to provide 1 million euros in emergency aid for victims of house demolitions in Gaza.
Click here for EU press release.
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[ Transnational Issues ]

Palestine - Transnational Issues

Posted by: John Ross on February 24, 2004 6:28:06 PM
Palestine Country Facts Quick Jumps:
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[ Communications and Transport ]

Palestine - Communications and Transport

Posted by: John Ross on February 24, 2004 6:27:11 PM
Palestine Country Facts Quick Jumps:
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[ Economy ]

Palestine - Economy

Posted by: John Ross on February 24, 2004 6:25:37 PM
Palestine Country Facts Quick Jumps:
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[ Government ]

Palestine - Government

Posted by: John Ross on February 24, 2004 6:24:47 PM
Palestine Country Facts Quick Jumps:
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[ People ]

Palestine - People

Posted by: John Ross on February 24, 2004 6:23:42 PM
Palestine Country Facts Quick Jumps:
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[ Geography ]

Palestine - Geography

Posted by: John Ross on February 24, 2004 6:22:57 PM
Palestine Country Facts Quick Jumps:
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Palestine - Introduction

Posted by: John Ross on February 24, 2004 6:21:54 PM
Palestine Country Facts Quick Jumps:
Introduction
Geography
People
Government
Economy
Communications and Transport
Transnational Issues		 See also:
Palestine News Articles
Palestine Web Directory
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