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Police: Disabled Palestinian siblings hidden away

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:49:47 GMT

A Palestinian couple locked their disabled son and daughter away for decades out of fear they would ruin the marriage prospects of a healthy child if discovered, police said Wednesday.

Shut away for mental disability

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:23:27 GMT

Aug. 27 - Palestinian police find a mentally disabled brother and sister who were imprisoned by their father for 20 years.

Syria takes advantage of Russia-U.S. tensions; Iran may be next

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:46:48 GMT

U.S. officials have noticed: Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice warned Mideast leaders this week that they should worry about Syria's efforts to gain more sophisticated weapons.

Dead Sea Scrolls to be displayed on Internet

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:03:24 GMT

In this undated two picture combo made of photographs released by Israel's Antiquities Authority on Wednesday, Aug.

A War to Start All Wars

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:10:01 GMT

Israel should pull back settlements and give up its '67 gains in order to secure its '48 victory.

Robo-skeleton lets paralysed walk

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:32:00 GMT

A robotic suit is helping people paralysed from the waist down do what was previously considered impossible - stand, walk and climb stairs.

Israeli activist arrested after Gaza boat protest

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:52:06 GMT

An Israeli who sailed to the Gaza Strip with other international activists in defiance of an Israel-imposed sea blockade was arrested, a spokeswoman for the protest organizer said Tuesday.

Federal indictment accuses 6 Israelis of working with LA street gang to distribute Ecstasy

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 03:04:22 GMT

Itzhak Abergil, who prosecutors believe is one of the largest importers of narcotics into the United States, is among seven men listed in a 32-count federal indictment that alleges murder and international drug ...

NKorea says it halts nuclear disablement

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 22:02:54 GMT

Just two months ago, North Korea blew up the cooling tower at its main nuclear reactor, a dramatic act meant to show the world it was committed to abandoning its atomic weapons ambitions.

Gaza: UN expert welcomes landing of ships carrying human rights activists

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:40:41 GMT

An independent United Nations human rights expert today hailed the landing of two wooden boats in Gaza carrying 46 human rights activists as a key symbolic victory.

Grandfather confesses to killing Rose

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:11:08 GMT

Details of shocking murder case come to light after gag order lifted: Grandfather, romantically linked to daughter-in-law, confessed to murder of missing 4-year-old girl.

Barak heading to Egypt for Shalit talks

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:39:00 GMT

Defense Minister Ehud Barak is expected to leave for Egypt Tuesday morning with a clear message: Israel is counting on Cairo to bring about the release of captive IDF soldier Gilad Shalit.

Syria-Israel talks focused on border: Moualem

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 04:10:44 GMT

By Khaled Yacoub Oweis

DAMASCUS (Reuters) - Indirect peace talks between Syria and Israel are focused on the thorny issue of how much Syrian territory is under Israeli occupation, Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moualem said on Monday.

In the first official comment on the content of the talks, which began in May under Turkish mediation, Moualem said the two sides were seeking agreement on land Syria controlled before Israel occupied the Golan Heights in the 1967 Middle East war.

"We feel that the two sides are serious about solving the lingering issues that are being discussed. Foremost is determination of the June 4, 1967 line," Moualem told reporters after meeting his French counterpart Bernard Kouchner.

Israelis Shut Down Al-Aqsa Offices

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 23:35:51 GMT

Israeli police have raided and closed the Islamic Movement's al-Aqsa offices in the northern city of Umm al-Fahm, officials said.

Happiness May Affect Breast Cancer Risk

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 18:53:14 GMT

Happiness and optimism may help guard against breast cancer, while adverse life events may increase breast cancer risk, Israeli researchers said.

Pro-Palestinian Activists Sail Into Gaza

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:06:02 GMT

Two boats carrying dozens of international activists sailed into the Gaza Strip in defiance of an Israeli blockade on Saturday.

Police fear for life of missing girl

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 09:33:22 GMT

Israel Police have been searching for a 4-year old girl who went missing from her home in Netanya three months ago.

Olmert plans trip to Russia fearing Syria arms deal

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 05:00:18 GMT

Occupied Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert plans to visit Russian President Dmitry Medvedev amid concern about reports Moscow is considering arming Syria with advanced missiles, Israeli officials ...

Syria shift on Lebanon suggests hard-liner softens

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:28:57 GMT

Syria's diplomatic recognition of Lebanon marks a symbolic turning point in the two neighbors' often turbulent history, and may have bigger significance for the Middle East and the chances of an overall peace deal with Israel.

By doing something Damascus has resisted for decades, Syrian President Bashar Assad is seen as being ready to make concessions and boost stability in the region, provided he remains a force in Lebanese politics.

At the same time, Syria and Israel are in indirect peace negotiations _ another apparent sign that Syria is rethinking its approach to the big Middle East issues.

Reports: McCartney to perform in Tel Aviv

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 19:54:12 GMT

Sir Paul McCartney is set to perform in Israel, 40 years after his legendary band, the Beatles, were banned from playing in the Holy Land.

Israeli media were abuzz with excitement on Sunday with news of McCartney's visit. The rock star was scheduled to play earlier in the year, but the show was canceled. Israeli media reported McCartney would perform in Tel Aviv on September 25.

Tel Aviv city officials could not be reached to confirm the report. McCartney's publicist, Stuart Bell said, 'Nothing's been confirmed.'

Rice to try to bridge Israeli-Palestinian gaps

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 15:22:10 GMT

U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice listens to the English translation of a reporter's question during a joint news conference with Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshiyar Zebari in the heavy fortified Green Zone ...

Israel raids offices of Islamic Movement

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 10:46:49 GMT

Security forces raided the offices of the Islamic Movement in the northern Israeli town of Umm al-Fahm early on Sunday and accused it of aiding the Palestinian Hamas movement, police said.

Happiness 'can protect against breast cancer', research shows

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 06:14:04 GMT

Having a positive outlook on life could cut the risk of breast cancer by 25 per cent, research shows.

Jordan protests Israel's Al-Aqsa excavation plans

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 01:38:42 GMT

AMMAN: Jordan said on Thursday it summoned the Israeli ambassador to protest against plans for excavation and construction work near the Al-Aqsa mosque compound, Occupied Jerusalem's most volatile holy site.

In Hamas' Gaza, policewomen have to cover up

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 21:06:51 GMT

In her year on the vice squad, Lt. Mariam al-Bursh has been on narcotics busts, interrogated male drug dealers and fought off a female assailant with her fists.

The 27-year-old is one of 53 women serving in the 11,000-strong Hamas police force, established after the Islamic militants seized Gaza by force more than a year ago.

Since taking power, Hamas has put some educated, motivated women in government jobs, promoted athletics for women, and boosted their presence on male-dominated TV.

Lebanon endorses diplomatic ties with Syria

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 16:44:39 GMT

Lebanon's Cabinet has formally approved the establishment of diplomatic ties with Syria and the opening of a Lebanese embassy in Damascus.

Israel reroutes part of West Bank barrier

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 12:12:55 GMT

Peroshni Govender The Israeli government has decided to reroute a section of the controversial separation barrier in the West Bank.

Rice to visit Middle East next week

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 07:45:44 GMT

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will visit the Middle East next week, a spokesman said on Friday as the Bush administration continued efforts for an Israeli-Palestinian peace deal this year.

Mum's stress linked to schizophrenia

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 03:14:41 GMT

WOMEN who suffer extreme stress in the early stages of pregnancy are more likely to give birth to children who develop schizophrenia, a major international study shows.

Israeli researchers grow architecturally effective trees

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:36:27 GMT

Tel Aviv University researchers have joined forces with a company to see the possibility of growing trees in such a manner that they provide all civic amenities like homes, playgrounds, and bus stops, among ...

U.S.-based activist group's boats leave Cyprus in a bid to break Israel's Gaza blockade

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:54:47 GMT

The boats - the 70-foot Free Gaza and 60-foot Liberty - left the southern port of Larnaca about 10 a.m. for the estimated 30-hour trip.

Salloukh: Israeli threats aim at hurting Lebanon's image

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:27:06 GMT

Lebanon's Foreign Minister Fawzi Salloukh said on Thursday that Israel's threats aim at hurting Lebanon's image.

Netanyahu: Gov't swapped Jabotinsky with Nakba

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 09:02:43 GMT

"The government took Ze'ev Jabotinsky out of the school textbooks and inserted the Nakba [the Palestinian "disaster" of Israel's founding] instead," opposition leader and Likud chairman Binyamin Netanyahu said ...

Read the story

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 04:31:14 GMT

More than 100 victims of terrorism in Israel filed a lawsuit Thursday against China's largest bank demanding the institution stop transferring money to terrorist groups.

American Jews a worried lot after Musharraf

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:03:42 GMT

Washington, Aug 21 : The ouster of former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf has put the American Jews in a dilemma to the effect that whether Pakistan will continue to keep the door open for them, as during ...

Palestinians shoot at Israelis -... 14:36

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 19:27:39 GMT

A Palestinian villager of the Nawajah clan draws water from a well close to the West Bank Jewish settlement of Susia, south of Hebron.

Gaza travellers hit by passport shortage

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:58:08 GMT

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip - Gaza's 1.4 million Palestinians, already largely confined to their narrow strip of land by Israeli and Egyptian border closures, face a new travel restriction: The Hamas administration ...

Israeli President Peres 85 years old

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:18:04 GMT

Israeli President Shimon Peres is spending his 85th birthday Thursday in southern Israel's Negev desert as part of his crusade to promote growth in the sparsely-populated arid region.

Gay Kidnap Case Takes a Fresh Twist

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 05:37:15 GMT

A Massachusetts-born man who took his son out of the country without authorization from his ex-husband to do so now says that he didn't kidnap his son; he made a statement on children's rights.

Israel, Russia hold talks on Georgia, Middle East

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 01:17:01 GMT

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev discussed Middle East peace moves with Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on Wednesday, in advance of an expected visit by Syria's leader to Moscow, an Israeli official said.

The conversation initiated by a telephone call from Medvedev, also dwelt on Israeli-Russian ties in light of Russia's conflict with Georgia, the official said. Russia has accused Israel of supplying Georgia with military equipment.

Mark Regev, a spokesman for Olmert, said the two leaders "spoke about what went on in the Caucasus and the Middle East peace process," including Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's planned visit this week to the Russian capital.

Boats in Cyprus pass inspection for Gaza protest

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:38:38 GMT

Cyprus will allow two boats carrying members of a U.S.-based activist group to sail for Gaza in defiance of Israel's blockade of the Palestinian territory, authorities here said Wednesday.

Israel birthday bash returns to fairgrounds after 59 years

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:00:40 GMT

It was a joyous party still vividly recalled by many metro Detroiters: One year after the birth of Israel, up to 12,000 people gathered in 1949 at the State Fairgrounds in Detroit to celebrate the triumphs of ...

ISRAEL: Mr. Security versus Mrs. Clean

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:38:22 GMT

Members of Kadima face a vexing choice ahead of the ruling party's leadership primary next month: Do they support Transport Minister Shaul Mofaz, who may have the best chance of cobbling together a new ...

Morgue baby loses fight

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:10:47 GMT

A premature baby girl who shocked Israelis when she suddenly showed signs of life after more than five hours in a morgue refrigerator has died in the northern Israeli hospital where she was born.

Hamas, PFLP reject deploying Arab forces in Gaza

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 02:37:07 GMT

The Islamic Resistance Movement and the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine rejected on Tuesday a proposal to deploy Arab security forces in the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip.

Mike Huckabee Says He'd Consider VP Offer

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:07:07 GMT

But he'd certainly consider the offer. Huckabee said he didn't think anyone who has run for the U.S. presidency would turn down a chance to be vice president.