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"Cheney's Cheney": David Addington -- the Administration's Hard-Line Invisible Man.
The article presents information on David Addington, U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney's chief of staff and principal legal adviser. Addington has avoided the public spotlight and the only information on him comes from Jane Mayer's article, "The Hidden Power: The Legal Mind Behind the White House's War on Terror," in the July 3, 2006 issue of journal "The New Yorker." According to former Pentagon lawyer Richard Shiffrin, Addington is particularly doctrinaire and ideological.
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"Evil Is as Evil Does": Devils, Diplomacy And the Dark Ages.
The article presents information on issues concerning the U.S.'s foreign policies recently discussed in the Arab press. The perception among political commentators in the Middle East, that the U.S.'s foreign policies in the region have belied its supposed role as an "honest broker," have lately increased exponentially. Egypt's "Al-Ahram," newspaper, commenting on Pope Benedict's comment on Islam, opined that the pope seemed to be placing Christianity in a confrontation with Islam.
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"Papa, Where Is My Backpack?".
The article presents information on the lack of education facilities and education related material in Palestine. The article focuses on the helplessness of Palestinians that blocks the future of their children. Book bags, backpacks and uniforms are available in Gaza but parents are unable to buy them due to the lack of money. The article also lashes the lack of basic infrastructure facilities and the lack international cooperation.
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"Sovereign Threads" Palestinian Embroidery Exhibition.
The article presents information on a Palestinian embroidery exhibition entitled "Sovereign Threads: A History of Palestine Embroidery" starting from October 8, 2006, at the Craft and Folk Art Museum in Los Angeles, California. The exhibition will display the collection of Palestinian bridal and regional dresses, wall hangings, jackets, pillow cases, headpieces and scarves.
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"The Evil That Men Do".
The article presents information on stand taken by the U.S. and Great Britain on the recent Israeli attacks on Gaza and Lebanon, and the role that the United Nations (U.N.) can play in the conflict. While the U.S. is encouraging Israel, British Prime Minister Tony Blair has taken an increasingly pro-Israel attitude. The issue most implicating the U.N. is the installation of multinational force on the Israeli-Lebanese border.
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'Tis the Season for Charitable Giving: A Washington Report Compendium.
The article presents a list of several charitable organizations, including American Near East Refugee Aid, Atfaluna Society for Deaf Children and Egyptian American Childhood Cancer Association.
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A Century Ago, Zionism Founder Herzl Misread the Meaning of the Dreyfus Affair.
The article presents information on a case related to Captain Alfred Dreyfus, French Jewish army officer, who had been given five years punishment on Devil's Island, French Guiana, for high treason, by Theodor Herzl, founder of political Zionism. In 1986, Lieutenant Colonel Georges Picquart, new head of the Statistical Section, discovered the innocence of Dreyfus and found Ferdinand Walsin Esterhazy, notorious hustler, as the real traitor.
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A Fragile Truce in Lebanon, But No Peace If Hard-Liners Have Their Way.
The article presents information on the fragile peace process between Israel and Lebanon and its effects on the Middle East affairs. Israel's effort to eliminate Hezbollah, extremist organization, proved insufficient. The article also focuses on the cease-fire imposed by the United Nation. The ongoing cross-border attacks between the two countries are also mentioned in the article.
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A Little Piece of Ground.
The article reviews the book "A Little Piece of Ground," by Elizabeth Laird.
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A Mother from Gaza Speaks at the U.S. Capitol.
The article presents information on a public hearing entitled "Politics of Starvation: The Humanitarian Crisis in Palestine," that was held at Capitol Hill, Washington D.C. on June 23, 2006. At the event, Laila El-Haddad, Al-Jazeera International's correspondent from Gaza, and Timothy Rothermel, former United Nations Development Program chief in Jerusalem, delivered lectures.
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AAI Hosts Emergency Summit.
The article presents information related to an emergency summit on the Middle East crisis held on July 19, 2006, in Washington, D.C. The summit was hosted by the Arab American Institute (AAI). At the meeting, AAI founder and president James Zogby expressed his concerns about the current crisis in the Middle East. He also urged a cease-fire in Lebanon, the Gaza Strip and Israel.
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Advocating Change for Women in Muslim Countries.
The article reports on a four-day seminar sponsored by the Women's Learning Partnership in collaboration with the Dialogue Project of the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) in Washington DC. The seminar that took place at SAIS concluded with a September 6 presentation open to the general public by five project participants. The seminar focused on efforts of the regional culture to bring about reform policies and legislation concerning gender equality.
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AET's 2006 Choir of Angels.
The article presents a list of individuals, companies and foundations that are helping activities of the tax-exempt AET Library Endowment and the American Educational Trust. It includes Shakir Abbas, Charles Abboud and Abdul Abukurah.
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AET's 2006 Choir of Angels.
This article presents a list of individuals, organizations, companies and foundations which are providing help for activities of the tax-exempt AET Library Endowment and the American Educational Trust. Some of the entities mentioned here are: Shakir Abbas from Newberry, Florida; Jeff Abood from Silver Lake, Ohio; and Janet Acord from Wimberley, Texas.
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AET's 2006 Choir of Angels.
A list of individuals, organizations, companies and foundations which have contributed to the activities of the tax-exempt AET Library Endowment and the American Educational Trust is presented. Some of the persons and organizations included in the list are Shakir Abbas, Grace Guthrie and International Graphics.
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AMERICAM EDUCATIONAL TRUST.
This article reflects on recent developments related to the Middle East. Israeli soldiers fired truckloads in the last three to four days of the war in Lebanon, which was against the international law. A television program aired by BBC will increase tension between the Kurds and Iraq's Arab population. U.S. president George W. Bush's decision to launch a military strike on Iraq was not a rational one.
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American Intervention Fueling Infighting, Some Palestinians Believe.
The article focuses on issues concerning Palestinian infighting between Fatah and Hamas militants. Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas' September 2006 visit to the U.S. only served to undermine the Palestinian public's optimism over national approval of the prisoners' document and advancement in talks for a national unity government.
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American Jewish Opinion Divided Over Israel's Role in Lebanon.
The reports that there is a divided opinion among the American Jewish community over Israel's role in Lebanon. Some officials with Jewish groups have urged policymakers to allow Israel ample time and freedom of action to inflict maximum possible damage on Hezbollah's infrastructure in southern Lebanon. However, even as Israel was bombing its northern neighbor, voices showing dissenting concern about mounting civilian casualties and attacks upon Lebanon's infrastructure were heard.
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American Muslims Urge U.N. to Enforce Mideast Cease-Fire.
The article reports that the American Muslim Taskforce on Civil Rights and Elections (AMT) has urged the United Nations on August 2, 2006, to carry out an immediate cease-fire in Lebanon and Gaza. AMT is a national coalition of major American-Muslim organizations. The coalition said that Muslim nations should break up all diplomatic ties until a peaceful and permanent solution to the Middle East conflict is achieved.
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Amnesty International Holds Vigil.
The article reports that the Amnesty International has organized a worldwide silent vigil on August 7 in response to the increased violence and civilian deaths in the recent Israeli-Lebanon conflict. Activists gathered to advocate a cease-fire and stand together in solidarity with those who have suffered in this conflict. Amnesty called on the U.N. and world leaders to intervene to help the people of Israel and Lebanon.
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An Arab-American Agenda for Security, Liberty and Peace.
The article presents information on a four-day National Leadership Conference which was held at the Capital Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C., during September 9-11, 2006. James Zogby, president of the Arab American Institute addressed the audience at a forum related to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. It is reported that leaders from nearly 19 coalition partner organizations who stood in support of the Arab-American community attended the conference.
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ANERA Raises Spirits, Funds for Gaza.
The article focuses on the annual fund-raising dinner of the American Near East Refugee Aid held on September 15, 2006, at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington D.C. A silent auction on display at the event included paintings, hand-colored lithographs, framed photographs and Jerusalem pottery. The honorees of 2006 included Intel Corp., and Latter-day Saint Charities, which has been helping Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza since 2000.
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ANSWER Announces Emergency March.
The article presents information on a National Emergency March announced by the organization Act Now to Stop the War and End Racism (ANSWER), that will take place on August 12, 2006, in front of the White House, Washington D.C. Brian Backer, ANSWER's national coordinator, believes that the march would bring thousands of peoples to the nation's capital demanding an end to the U.S./Israeli war.
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Arab-Jewish Comedy Highlights Journalists ConFab.
The article reports on the annual convention of the Society of Professional Journalists held in Chicago, Illinois, from August 24 to 27. The Holy Land Comedy Tour performances of Jewish-American comedian Aaron Freeman and Palestinian partner Ray Hanania were featured at the convention. On behalf of the National Arab American Journalists Association, he tied up with Arab and Muslim journalists to persuade reporters to report smartly on the American Arab and Muslim communities.
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As India Awaits Congressional Approval of Nuclear Deal, Musharraf Has His Hands Full.
The article presents information on the politics and government in Asia. After a no-confidence motion drafted by the opposition parties in the Pakistan's National Assembly against Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf was rejected, there were street demonstrations demanding that Musharraf step down and hold free and fair elections. The nuclear deal signed in July 2005 between the U.S. and India is not receiving the expected support from the U.S. Congress.
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As Taliban Re-emerge in Afghanistan, Musharraf and Karzai Visit White House.
The article presents world news briefs. Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf began his mid-September visit to the U.S. In Washington he met with President George W. Bush, who invited Musharraf and Afghan President Hamid Karzai to dinner in an effort to reduce differences between the two leaders. The nuclear agreement signed between India and the U.S. will be introduced in the Congress after November 2006 election. The state of Gujarat, India reclassified Buddhism as being part of Hinduism.
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Assessing Libya's Political System.
The article focuses on the panel discussion organized by the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs in Washington D.C. on September 27, 2006. It sought to analyze the political debate taking place in Libya, and the possibility of political reforms. The panelists, including Michele Dunne of the Carnegie Endowment for Peace, stated that during their visit to Libya, they had received contradictory responses to the same questions to reformers and conservative bureaucrats.
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Axis of Evil Comedy Tour.
The article presents information related to a full-length show performed by the Axis of Evil Comedy Tour on July 29, 2006, at the Warner Theater in Washington, D.C. At the event, comedians entertained a full house audience through their remarks referring to the Middle East culture, politics and stereotypes.
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Bethlehemites Unite.
The article reports on the Bethlehem Association's annual conference held from August 3 to 7 in Whippany, New Jersey. Thousands of Bethlehemites congregated at the conference from around the world. Events included a film series, lectures, entertainment, dancing, field trips, and a moving slide show composed by Linda Handal entitled "Palestine's Plight and How Your Donations Help," backed with three powerful poems by Bethlehemite Nathalie Handal.
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Bombing Campaign a Response to Ankara's Kurdish Policies, or "Deep State" Plot?
The article presents information on the response to a series of bombings in some of Turkey's tourism resorts in August 2006. Kurdish Workers Party (PKK), Turkey's main Kurdish guerrilla group claims responsibility for the bombings. The conflict between the Turkish security forces and the PKK has continued to escalate and to ease these problems the U.S. has appointed a retired a special envoy to coordinate U.S., Iraqi and Turkish anti-PKK efforts.
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Bosnia's "Historic" Elections: The Usual Tensions, Plus a Seed of Hope.
The article focuses on issues concerning the general elections that took place in Bosnia and Hercegovina on October 1, 2006. The international community's Office of the High Representative, which has governed Bosnia as a semi-protectorate, is scheduled to withdraw in 2007. Bosnia's new leaders would, for the first time, exercise complete sovereignty over their state and guide the country toward membership in the European Union.
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Breaching Borders: The Role of Water In The Middle East Conflict.
The article focuses on issues related to water in the Arab-Israeli conflict. If Israel makes peace with Syria and returns the Golan Heights, it would have to give up its control of springs, rivers and the Sea of Galilee. Similarly, if it hands over any significant West Bank land to Palestinians, it would have to abandon lush aquifers, key access to the Dead Sea, the Jordan River, and surrounding fertile plains.
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Bush's Lies Can't Hide Middle East Realities.
The article focuses on issues concerning U.S. President George W. Bush's claim that he is trying to spread democracy in the Middle East. Bush's foreign policy team's intention was to establish a permanent U.S. military bases on Iraq's borders with Syria, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Iran. The World Trade Center attacks gave Bush the chance to sell his agenda to Americans. Once the invasion of Afghanistan was underway, the administration charged Iraq with possessing weapons of mass destruction.
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CAIR Counters Al-Qaeda Tape.
The article reports that the Council on American-Islamic Relations held a news conference at their Capitol Hill office, challenging the authenticity of a recent videotape said to be issued by Al-Qaeda. In the video, al-Qaeda's second in command, Ayman al-Zawahri, threatened more terror attacks in the Middle East and urged Muslims to attack Western targets.
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CAMP DEMOCRACY COMES TO NATIONAL MALL.
This article presents information on an anti-war camping out event on the National Mall in Washington D.C. held from September 5 to 21, 2006. The event was participated by several anti-war organizations including Veterans for Peace, Gold Star Families, Iraq Veterans Against the War, Military Families Speak Out and others.
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Chicagoans Demand Cease-Fire in Israel-Lebanon War.
The article presents information on a demonstration by more than 2,000 Arab Americans, Muslims and anti-war supporters in front of Chicago, Illinois' Tribune Plaza on July 22, 2006. The demonstrators asked U.S. President George W. Bush to end the conflict between Israel and Lebanon. The demonstration was sponsored by Islamic and Arab organizations of Chicago, Illinois.
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Children's Charity Fights Smear Campaign.
The article presents information on the smear campaign targetting the reputation and charity work of the Palestine Children's Welfare Fund (PCWF). Several defamatory articles have been published against PCWF, alleging that it has links with terrorism in Gaza, and that it is a millitant Islamic charity based in the Gaza Strip. A Federal libel lawsuit has been filed in Federal Court in April 2006 by PCWF against those who published the derogatory articles.
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Congress Recesses for Elections Without Acting on Most Middle East-Related Bills.
The article states that the U.S. Congress recessed for the 2006 midterm elections without taking action on most Middle East-related bills and resolutions. An exception to this generalization was the passage of H.R. 6198, a significantly modified version of the "Iran Freedom Support Act." In the final week before recess, two new resolutions, H.Res. 1044 and H.Res. 1077, promoting Israel were introduced.
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Could Aging Dimona Reactor Become an Israeli Chernobyl?
The article reports that Israel is neglecting its Dimona nuclear reactor, which can have serious implications. Israeli activist Aliya Strauss informed that Israel is equal to the size of New Jersey, and in case Dimona was hit, it would be completely destroy Israel, the West Bank and Jordan. He informed that all it would take is one longrange missile to hit that nuclear soup and the Israeli-Palestinian problem would be solved.
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Creative Resistance: The Nassar Family's "Tent of Nations".
The article presents information on the Tent of Nations project initiated by the Nassar family on a small piece of land in Palestine. The project brought together Muslim and Christian Palestinians from Bethlehem and the refugee camps for games, activities and drama. The project celebrates olive harvest season and hosts a local farmers' market. A computer literacy class has been set up by the Nassars. According to Daoud Nassar, a Nassar family member, this project connects people.
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Despite the Occupation, Palestinian Students Thrive in Birzeit University.
The article focuses on the Birzeit University, located near the West Bank city of Ramallah, in Israel. High standards have been maintained by the university, despite enduring Israeli military harassment and severe political and financial conditions. The board of trustees and faculty want to create a campus where students can study and learn freely and openly. The revenues have decreased, for the acute economic conditions of its students living under occupation and economic sanctions.
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Die-In at San Francisco Farmer's Market Commemorates Middle East War Deaths.
The article presents news briefs related to several events which took place in the U.S. in 2006. A mock funeral procession by the Bay Area taxpayers raised awareness that U.S. tax fund wars and the production of weapons have a vast impact on the innocent civilians. Tenth Annual Arab Film Festival, took place till September 17, 2006 in the theaters of California. A dinner reception was hosted by Consul General of Egypt and Abderahman Salaheldin at their San Francisco, California, residence.
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Diplomatic Doings.
A photograph is presented wherein Qatar's ambassador to the U.S. Nasser Bin Hamad Al-Khalifa welcomes U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce David A. Sampson.
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Dr. Deborah J. "Misty" Gerner (1956-2006).
The article presents an obituary for Deborah J. Gerner, professor of political science at the University of Kansas.
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Edmund R. (Ned) Hanauer (1938-2006): A Prophetic Voice Is Stilled.
The article presents an obituary for Edmund R. (Ned) Hanauer, an author and founder of the organization Search for Justice and Equality in Palestine/Israel.
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Egypt Calls on Nations to Address the "Root Cause of the Middle East Conflict".
The article reports that Egyptian Consul General and Mrs. Abderahman Salaheldin hosted more than 400 friends, diplomats and members of San Francisco's Arab community, July 24, in a commemoration of the Free Officers Revolution of July 23, 1952. Egypt welcomed the call for dealing with the root causes of the conflict and violence such as ending the Israeli occupation, releasing all prisoners and agreeing on mutual security arrangements for all the parties.
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Eight Senators, 29 Representatives Included In 109th Congress' "Hall of Fame".
The article presents information on a report card for the members of the 109th Congress in the United States. The report card is presented by the journal "The Washington Report on Middle East Affairs" published in the September/October 2006 issue. In the report card, eight senators are recognized in the "Hall of Fame."
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Enemy Combatant: My Imprisonment at Guantanamo, Bagram and Kandahar.
The article reviews the book "Enemy Combatant: My Imprisonment at Guantanamo, Bagram, and Kandahar," by Moazzam Begg.
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FBI Investigation of AIPAC Reportedly Has Been "Expanded".
The article focuses on an investigation into whether U.S. Congresswoman Jane Harman and the American Israel Public Affairs Committee arranged for wealthy donors to lobby House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi on Harman's behalf. The investigation is being conducted by the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation.
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For Israel, Southern Lebanon Means the Litani River.
The article presents information on Israel's interest on Lebanon's Litani River. The map for Israel presented by Israel's first president Chaim Weizmann and first prime minister David Ben-Gurion at the 1919 Paris Peace Conference included the Litani River. However, the two failed to garner the Litani for Israel because of the secret SykesPicot Treaty of 1915.
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French Vote on Armenian Genocide Adds To Turkey's Growing Anti-EU Sentiment.
The article focuses on issues concerning the October 13, 2006 bill, which makes it a crime to deny that the Turks committed genocide against the Armenians in 1915, passed by the lower house of the French parliament. The resolution was passed just as Turkey was about to be on the receiving end of another annual European Commission report on its progress in European Union membership talks
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Hamas: Past and Present.
The article presents information on the 2006 Summer Intern lecture series that was held by the Washington, DC-based Palestine Center on July 12, 2006. The lectures were mainly focused on the terrorist organization Hamas and the current internal political situation in Palestine. The article specifically refers to the points raised by John Voll of the Center for Muslim and Christian Understanding, and Amjad Atallah, president of the Strategic Assessments Initiative.
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Hilton Hotels in Saudi Arabia: From Fine to Fabulous.
This article presents information on hotels of Hilton Hotels Corp. in Saudi Arabia, with specific reference to the hotel Hilton Qasr al Sharq on the Red Sea in Jeddah. According to manager of Qasr al Sharq, the hotel that consists of 46 suites on nine floors is a palace. There are also some other Hilton hotels in the country including the Jeddah Hilton in Jeddah, the Madinah Hilton, and the Makkah Hilton.
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Hizbullah: The Story From Within.
The article reviews the book "Hizbullah: The Story From Within," by Naim Qassem Saqi.
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House Members Attend CAIR Iftar.
The article focuses on the fourth annual Capitol Hill Ramadan iftar, or fast-breaking meal, hosted by the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR). The event was attended by U.S. Congress staffers, U.S. Muslim community leaders, members of the military and law enforcement, representatives of civil rights groups, diplomats from Muslim nations, and U.S. House members. CAIR's civil liberties advocacy work was appreciated by the elected officials and other speakers at the iftar.
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Illinois Governor Addresses Arab Americans.
The article reports on the speech given by Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich to the Arab-American community on September 12 in the southwest Chicago suburb of Bridge view, Illinois. Blagojevich was invited to address a dinner organized by the Arab American Democratic Club. He started his remarks by recounting his administration's achievements over the past four years. He talked about how he managed a $5 billion deficit when he took office without tax raises and job cuts.
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In Bethlehem, Living in the Shadow of Yet Another Israeli Wall.
The article presents information on George, a resident of Bethlehem whose house was acquired by the Israeli Army to use it as an observation post. The house is situated next to Rachel's Tomb, which the Israeli government surrounding with a wall. It is stated that the Israeli soilders blocked the three floors of the building so the family couldn't access it. Despite the inconvenience, George denied to leave his home.
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IN CONTEXT: ISRAEL'S ASSAULT ON GAZA AND LEBANON.
The article presents information on the developments that led to Israel's attack on Gaza and Lebanon. On May 29, 2006, Israeli ground troops entered Gaza for the first time since their September 2005 withdrawal, killing four Palestinians. On June 9, 2006 Palestinian militants fired small crude Qassam rockets into Israel. Israel abducted two civilians in Gaza on June 24, 2006. In retaliation, Palestinian commandos killed two Israeli soldiers and captured Corporal Gilad Shalit.
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In Gaza and Lebanon, A Turning Point in Resistance to Israeli Occupation.
The article presents information on how the Israeli attacks on Gaza and Lebanon has affected the resistance movements to Israeli occupation. Israel used disproportionate fire power in response to the recent Palestinian and Lebanese resistance operations against Israeli occupation forces. It represented a turning point in the Arab population's relation to Israel. After the two failed resistance operations, the Arab regimes and media were left talking about peace.
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In Sixth Arab-Israeli War, Hezbollah Survives, Israel Loses, Bush Missing in Action.
The article presents information on the conflict between Israel and Lebanon with reference to the extremist organization Hezbollah's move against Israel's latest attack on Lebanon. Hezbollah secretary-general Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah is organizing his people to be active against the Israel's attack. The dispute started when Hezbollah fighters killed three Israeli soldiers and captured two others.
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In the Aftermath of the Mideast's "Sixth War".
The article presents information on the conflict between Israel and Lebanon and its effects on the Middle East affairs. Hezbollah's, extremist organization, victory in the 34-day war has transformed the picture of the Middle East and forced Israel to consider the future of wars with Lebanon. The article also informs about the survival of Lebanese after the 34-day war that caused the death of more than 1,200 Lebanese.
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Increased Pressure on Arab Citizens Tests Israel's Commitment to Genuine Democracy.
The article presents information on the treatment given to Israel's Muslim Arab citizens. It is stated that Israel's government comes to power through free elections and, therefore its commitment to a genuine democracy plays an important role for the Arab citizens in Israel. Although, the Arab population has grown over the years in Israel, the land reserves have contracted steadily. Even Housing Ministry budget is off limits to Arab citizens, as nearly 70 percent of it is reserved for Jewish.
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Interfaith Vigil to End Occupation Calls on U.S. to Impose Cease-Fire.
The article presents news briefs of events related to the Middle East. The Interfaith Community United for Justice and Peace convened a meeting of Jews, Christians and Muslims in the Islamic Center of Southern California on July 16, 2006 to discuss issues related to Israel's attack on Lebanon. Maestro Nabil Azzam and his Multi-Ethnic Star Orchestra will be performing at the 25th Jerash Festival of the Arts and Music in Jordan. Said Elsaadi, educator and activist, died on July 5, 2006.
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Iowans Rally for Declaration of Peace.
The article presents information on the peace rally organized by the Declaration of Peace coalition in Des Moines, Iowa on September 25, 2006. Participants at the rally included 75 residents of Iowa, representing nine local organizations and 330 member organizations of the nationwide Declaration of Peace coalition. After the event, nearly 35 pacifists headed for the Federal Building to support another group which was attempting to visit the office of Senator Chuck Grassley.
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Is Israel Using Arab Villages in Northern Israel as Human Shields?
The article focuses on issue related to Israel using its Arab communities as human shields to protect its arsenals. Israel has built several of its armaments factories and storage depots close to Arab communities. In the past, Hezbollah rockets trying to reach these factories have hit several Arab villages in the north.
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Israel Has Committed "War Crimes," Says The Independent's Robert Fisk.
The article presents information on the condemnation of Israel, for its attacks on Gaza and Lebanon, in the European press. Robert Fisk of the newspaper "The Independent," wrote that the Israelis are committing war crimes. The newspaper "El Mundo," of Spain said that even though Israel might have reasons to feel threatened, the massive attacks on its neighbors is not justified.
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Israel Plunges Gaza Into Darkness, Deprivation and Despair.
The article focuses on the implications of Israel's destruction of civilian electrical sources in Gaza. During the late June 2006 invasion, Israeli F-16s took out Gaza's main power plant, leaving over one million people without electricity. It is estimated to it would take six to eight months to make the facility operational. Without electricity there would be no water and nonexistent sewage service.
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Israeli Aggression Spreads Alarm and Anger Across Asia.
The article states that Israel's onslaught against the Gaza Strip and Lebanon spread alarm and anger across Southeast and East Asia. Some of this anger was directed at the U.S. for arming Israel and supporting it diplomatically. Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi supported an immediate cease-fire and called for U.N. interventions.
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It's the Palestinian Problem, Stupid.
The article presents information on the conflict between Israel and Palestine and its effects on the Middle East affairs. The article offers the Palestinian problem as the core issue in the Middle East. The article discusses on the move of the United States on the ongoing conflict. The article also explains the moves and steps taken by political leaders in the clash between two countries.
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Italian Probe: Israel Used New Weapon Prototype in Gaza Strip.
The article states that an investigative report aired on Italian television on October 11, 2006 raised the possibility that Israel has used an experimental weapon in the Gaza Strip in recent months. The weapon, similar to the Dense Inert Metal Explosive developed by the U.S. military, caused serious physical injuries, such as amputated limbs and severe burns.
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Jordanian Ambassador Prince Zeid Among Candidates to Succeed Kofi Annan.
The article presents the author's views on Arab candidate Jordan's ambassador Prince Raad Zeid Al-Hussein's name for the post of United Nations secretary-general. In the author's opinion, Prince Zeid may suffer from a clash between perceptions and geography, as many of the Asian delegates do not consider Arabs to be real Asians. Also, in a September 2006 straw poll among Security Council members, he got four "discourage" votes to only six "encourage," and five with "no opinion."
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Karen Armstrong Describes Pope's Words As "Extremely Dangerous".
The article presents information on issues concerning the Middle East recently discussed in the European press. Many European newspapers thought Pope Benedict XVI should have shown greater sensitivity in his September 12, 2006 address to the University of Regensburg. The October 13, 2006 issue of Spain's newspaper "El Pais," wrote that Nobel Prize for Literature Orhan Pamuk could also have received the Nobel Peace Prize.
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Khatami Calls on East and West to Merge, Learn from Other.
The article presents information on the speech by erstwhile Iranian President Muhammad Khatami, at the Washington National Cathedral on September 7, 2006. The event was hosted despite severe protests. Khatami opined that the West and East have to coalesce and learn from each other, for maintaining peace. The audience was amazed by Khatami's knowledge of Western philosophers and his plea to the world for peace.
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Kosovo: Calm Now, But Nervously Approaching Final Status.
The article reports on post-war situation in Kosovo, Serbia after the 1998-99 war and NATO's intervention, which forced the withdrawal of Serbian troops. The citizens of Kosovo enjoy greater freedom of movement within the protectorate than before. Kosovo's capital, Pristina, is bursting at the seams with new construction. Despite the fact that Kosovo has been independent of Serbia since the NATO intervention, this status remains to be legalized.
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Leaving Lebanon: A Lebanese American's Journey.
The author presents the author's experience when she was evacuated from Lebanon by the U.S. Navy after Israel's attack on Lebanon. More than 800 people were evacuated by the USS Whidbey Island on July 22, 2006. They were transported to the ship from the shore by hovercrafts. She feels that Lebanon had become a playground for Syria, Iran, the U.S. and Israel to settle their scores.
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Lebanon and Gaza: Pawns of Power.
The article focuses on issues related to Israel's invasions of Gaza and Lebanon. Israel invaded Gaza on June 28, 2006 on the pretext of Hamas' capture of an Israeli soldier during a military raid. Similarly, Israel attacked Lebanon on the pretext that Hezbollah fighters entered Israeli territory. The two attacks are similar in execution, context and purpose.
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Lebanon Urgently Needs Donations to Prevent Humanitarian Catastrophe.
The article presents information on the attempts of American humanitarian aid organizations to help the one million Lebanese displaced in the first month of Israeli bombing. Even though relief organizations had raised about $35 million, till August 2006, to provide aid to the displaced population, its distribution has been difficult and dangerous because of the frequent Israel Defense Force air strikes and its targeting of relief trucks and ambulances.
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Let Them Eat Cake.
The article focuses on the financial condition of the Palestinian population living in Gaza Strip and how their poor condition stopped them from celebrating Eid in 2006. The cost of a traditional Eid celebration exceeds the resources of most families in Gaza. This is especially true of the more than 160,000 government workers who, with their families, constitute over a quarter of the Palestinian population. Some women had to take loans in order to carry on the tradition of making Eid cakes.
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Letters to the Editor.
Several letters to the editor are presented in response to various issues concerning Middle East, including one congratulating the periodical for putting up an advertisement in the "New York Times," another one analyzing the U.N. resolutions on Lebanon and one on the proposals suggested by Condoleezza Rice, the U.S. Secretary of State.
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Letters to the Editor.
Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including "The Israel Lobby" in the May/June 2006 issue, "Rachel's Words," in the October 15, 2006 issue, and "Israel and Judaism," in the November 2006 issue.
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Letters to the Editor.
Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including "Breaching Borders: The Role of Water in The Middle East Conflict," by Isabelle Humphries in the September-October issue, an article on the events in Lebanon in the September-October issue and an article related to Israel's uncontrolled behavior in the August 2006 issue.
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Lives Lost in "War on Terror".
The article presents information on the loss of human lives in the War on Terrorism. More than 2,973 people lost their lives in al-Qaeda terrorist attacks in September 11, 2001. More than 3,284 American service members have died and 19,910 have been wounded in the "War on Terrorism." A report states that terrorists have directly killed a minimum of 62,006 people.
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London Review of Books Hosts NYC Debate on "The Israel Lobby".
The article presents information on a debate organized by the London Review of Books on "The Israel Lobby: Does it have too much influence on U.S. foreign policy," at the Great Hall of Cooper Union in New York City on September 28, 2006. The debate was opened by Annie-Marie Slaughter, dean of the Woodrow Wilson School at Princeton University in Princeton, New Jersey by asking whether the article published by Mearheimer-Walt related to Israel Lobby was anti-Semitic.
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Makdisi Book Redefines Arab Women.
The article reviews the book "Teta, Mother, and Me: Three Generations of Arab Women," by Jean Said Makdisi.
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MAS Freedom Galvanizes Muslim Voters.
The article presents information on the Muslim American Society's (MAS) Freedom Foundation,which held a press conference on September 28, 2006 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. The main objective of the conference was to discuss the 2006 U.S. elections and the wieghtage of Muslim votes. According to Mahdi Bray, MAS Freedom's executive director, Muslim votes will be an important factor in the elections. The political candidates are highly dependant on the Muslim votes.
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Memories of Tunis.
The article presents information on the art show entitled "Souvenirs: Memories of Tunis," that was held on June 30, 2006 at the Palestine Center. The exhibition was presented by Dagmar Painter, former curator of the Jerusalem Fund Gallery.
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Morocco's "Tranquil Revolution".
The article presents information on a meeting of the members of U.S. Congress and the Moroccan parliament, human rights experts, and senior U.S. government officials held on June 8, 2006, at Capitol Hill, Washington D.C. The central issue of the discussion was recent democratic reforms in Morocco and their influence to the U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East and North Africa.
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Movement for Academic Boycott of Israel Alive, Well--and Growing.
The article presents information on the academic boycott of Israel. It is stated that attempts to pressurize Israel to boycott the academic institutions will be increasing in near future. The boycott of two specific Israeli Universities by Great Britain's Association of University Teachers in April 2005 led to a debate. However, reports which passed judgment on the questions of boycott stated that boycott of Israeli institutions is an assault of academic freedom and that it should be opposed.
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Muslim Spokesman Receives Humanitarian Award Despite Zionist Smear Campaign.
The article presents information on Maher Hathout, a retired cardiologist and spokesman for the Muslim Public Affairs Council who was honored with the John Alien Buggs Award for excellence in human relations on October 5, 2006. It is stated that the civil rights leader James M. Lawson was chosen as the recipient of the award initially. Therefore, the Muslim basher Steven Emerson published an objection in the New Republic online, saying that Hathout is an extremist.
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NAAP-NY Holds Gaza/Lebanon Fund-raiser.
The article presents information on a fund-raising program organized by the Network of Arab-American Professionals of New York City, held at the New York University's Rosenthal Pavilion on October 8, 2006. The fund-raising was entitled "Relief for Now, Rebuild for Tomorrow" and focused on the victims of Israeli assault in Gaza and Lebanon. The program also highlighted poetry by Leila Hamidi and Poetic Injustice founder Remi Kanazi.
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New Secretary-General, Security Council Members Not All in Lock-Step With U.S.
The article focuses on the differences that United Nation (UN) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and other UN Security Council Members have with the U.S. on issues concerning U.S.'s foreign policy. The Council, coming under heavy pressure from the American and British governments, has expressed its displeasure with Iranian and North Korean nuclear weapons. However, there is little reason to suppose that Ban Ki-moon will be a pliable tool of U.S., let alone Israeli, policy.
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New York City Candlelight Vigils.
The article presents information on a silent candlelight vigil held on August 3, 2006, in New York City. The vigil that was attended by nearly 80 New Yorkers demanded a U.S. call for an immediate and unconditional cease-fire in Lebanon, Israel and Palestine. The vigil was organized by a group of Lebanese- and Palestinian-American friends with families in Beirut.
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Of Bedouins and Berbers: The Sahara Festival and Tamerza.
The article presents information on the International Festival of the Sahara, a major tourist attraction. The Festival will begin from December 24, 2006 in Douz, Tunisia's gateway to the Sahara. The article also reports on the tourist destinations in the region and Tamerza Palace, a handsome, four-star hotel.
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Offensive Ads Anger Muslims.
The article presents information on the anti-Muslim advertisements in the U.S. Commercials which insult Arabs and Muslims have greatly increased after the launch of U.S.'s war on terrorism. Some advertisements which have faced opposition for their ethnic discrimination include the radio advertisement by Mitsubishi car dealer Keith Dennis, in Columbus, Ohio, and billboards conceptualized by the Missouri Corn Growers Association for promoting ethanol.
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On the International Day of Peace, Israel's Wall Looms Over Bethlehem.
The article reports that many Palestinians in Bethlehem marked September 21 as the International Day of peace at a monastery. Following the meeting, participants gathered for a prayer vigil. Leaving the monastery grounds, they proceeded toward the wall, which stood at around 26 feet high. Friends from local organizations such as the Wíam Palestinian Conflict Resolution Center, the East Jerusalem YMCA, and the Bethlehem Bible College gathered to recognize this day.
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Organizations Strive to Enrich Lives of Palestinians Living Under Occupation.
The article presents information on the preservation and protection of various Palestinian monuments around the world. In 2004, the Palestinian Art Court, al-Hoash was opened on Nablus Road in Arab East Jerusalem. RIWAQ Centre for Architectural Conservation has been preserved, protected and restored historic properties in Palestine. Al-Ma'mal Foundation for Contemporary Art, a non-profit cultural organization, is situated in a narrow winding street in the heart of Jerusalem's Old City.
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Other People's Mail.
The article presents information on the letters related to the Middle East affairs which have been written by the readers in various newspapers and journals. One of the letters which was written to "The Independent" on July 21, 2006, is about the conflict between Israel and Palestine. Another letter which was written to the "San Francisco Chronicle" on July 21, 2006, is about the coverage of the Middle East by most mainstream American media.
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Other People's Mail.
Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in various periodicals, including the September 26, 2006 issue of "The Independent," regarding the facts of Israel's killing of Palestinian children, the September 25, 2006 issue of "The Christian Science Monitor," regarding the jailing of Harkat al-Muqawamah al-Islamiyah officials, and the October 3, 2006 issue of "The New York Times," regarding the Iraq War.
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Other People's Mail.
This article presents several letters written to different journals. These letters comment on recent developments associated with the Middle East. A letter to "The International Herald Tribune," focuses on the coverage of Israeli-Lebanese war, while another one to "The Sacramento Bee," highlights Israel's Abuses. Yet another letter to the "Washington Post," comments on Israeli-Arab peace settlement.
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Palestine to Be Represented in World Weightlifting Championships.
This article presents information on the representation of Palestine in the World Association of Benchers and Deadlifters' World Championships to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada from November 15-20, 2006. The article makes specific reference to Ahmed Abukhater, who has been honored to be the first athlete to represent Palestine in the championship.
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Palestine's Teachers: Its Last National Resource.
The article presents information on the sad plight of the Palestinian Teachers and education in Palestine. They have not been paid since last February after the democratic elections. Teachers represent the largest sector of government employees including health care workers and office employees. The article also informs about a strike joined by Palestinian Teachers that relates to irregularity in salaries and payments. The new government's best efforts to conserve public funds are not sufficient.
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Palestinian Health Care System at Breaking Point, Says PCRF's Stephen Sosebee.
The article states that according to Stephen Sosebee, founder and president of Palestine Children's Relief Fund (PCRF), the Palestinian health care system is at a breaking point. According to him, once the system collapses it would become an economic and humanitarian crisis. PCRFg field workers, who are present in each district of Palestine, goes into the refugee camps and villages and find children who need medical care.
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Panelists Warn Peace Prospects Dim.
The article presents information on the discussion organized by the American Friends of Neve Shalom/Wahat al-Salam, on October 20, 2006. The roundtable discussion and lunch known as "Israel-Palestine: Long Term Prospects for Peaceful Coexistence," was held at American University in Washington D.C. Robert Satloff, executive director of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, stated that a peace agreement has to be concluded by the Israelis and Palestinians themselves.
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Paradox of the Free Press in Egypt.
This article presents information on a panel discussion on contemporary media in Egypt organized by the United States Egypt Friendship Society and the George Washington University Arab Student Association. The discussion was organized on 26, 2006 at George Washington University. According to speakers at the discussion, progress on reforms in Egypt is not balanced. However, the press is marching ahead to become open, independent and critical.
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Pass for Israel From Mainstream American Media and Congress.
The article states that reports of the July 30, 2006 Israeli air attacks on Qana in Lebanon were overshadowed by actor Mel Gibson's drunken anti-Semitic rant. Gibson's behavior shifted the attention of much of the news media from Lebanon to him. The incident provided an escape route for American politicians to avoid a possible Israeli atrocity.
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Peace and Justice Coalition Rallies at Federal Building in Des Moines.
The article reports that to raise their voice against Israel's ongoing attacks on the people of Palestine, representatives of a growing coalition of Iowa peace and justice organizations assembled in front of the Federal Building in Des Moines, Iowa, on July 18, 2006. The article specifically points out the comments made by Fran Fuller of the Iowa Peace Network and the Des Moines Catholic Worker community and David Drake, representing Iowa Physicians for Social Responsibility.
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Pope Benedict XVI and Islam.
The article presents information on the message of Pope Benedict XVI's address in Regensburg, Germany about Islam and the effects of the message on Muslims. The primary purpose of the message was to discuss the "issue of "faith and reason." The Papal address turned into an occasion for an international protest across the Muslim world.
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Pressures Mount on Bush to Bomb Iran.
The article reports that United States President George W. Bush is under immense pressure from Israel's neoconservative friends and the U.S. administration to bomb Iran. They want the President to bomb Iran if Iran does not give up its program of uranium enrichment and to issue a clear ultimatum to Tehran, Iran.
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PRO-ISRAEL PAC CONTRIBUTIONS TO 2006 CONFRESSIONAL CANDIDATES.
A chart is presented offering data related to the pro-Israel political action committee contributions to the 2006 congressional candidates of the United States.
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Pro-Israel PACs Putting All Their Chips on Sen. Lincoln Chafees's Democratic Opponent.
The article reflects on Senator Lincoln Chafee's survival for a primary challenge by Cranston, Rhode Island's Mayor Stephen Laffey. In the author's opinion, since it is rare for the pro-Israel political action committees to be completely incumbent of nominal $1,500 received by Chafee, which seems more insult than encouragement when compared to Laffey's $10,000.
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Protesters Demand End to Israeli Assault on Lebanon.
The article reports on the anti-war campaigns by peace protestors, demanding an end to the Israeli attack on Lebanon. The event was co-sponsored by the Muslim American Society Freedom Foundation, American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee, and the National Council of Arab Americans. Dozens of speakers from many local and national organizations participated in the Washington, DC rally and march, including former U.S.
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Protesters Meet Moshe Ya'alon.
This article presents information on a briefing given by former Israeli Defense Forces' Chief of Staff Moshe Ya'alon, wherein Ya'alon had come to witness the ire of protesters protesting against Israeli attack on Lebanon. The briefing was a controversial one sponsored by the Endowment for Middle East Truth. Ya'alon was held responsible for his involvement in an earlier Israeli massacre on Lebanon.
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Publishers' Page.
The article presents information about Mohammed Omer, a journalist who covers several areas of the Middle East, including Rafah, Gaza Strip and occupied Palestine. Omer has written a letter to Condoleezza Rice, the Secretary of State of the U.S. asking for her help in getting a visa to visit the U.S.
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Publishers' Page.
The article discusses various issues related to the Arab-Israeli conflict. It is hard to believe by Americans that thousands of Gazans and, now, Lebanese people are living with no electricity, no water, and no medical facilities. The article also comments on the Israel's attack on Lebanese power plant at Jiyyeh, due to which 10,000 to 35,000 metric tons of oil spilled into the Mediterranean.
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Qana Protest at State Department.
The article presents information on an emergency protest in response to Israel's July 30, 2006, bomb attack on the southern Lebanese village of Qana. The protest was held on July 31, 2006, in front of the State Department building in Washington, D.C. Among the persons arrested for unlawful entry to the State Department included professor Mark Lance, scholar Nadya Sbaiti and writer Rami ElAmine.
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Rice, Prince Turki Speak at ATFP's Inaugural Gala.
The article presents information on U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, who gave a speech at the American Task Force on Palestine's Inaugural Gala on October 11, 2006 in Washington, D.C. The speech proceeded from the Gala and went to the Palestinian hospitals in Jerusalem and Nablus, and to Palestinian refugees in Gaza. However, according to the Ambassador of Saudi Arabia Prince Turki al-Faisal, the words delivered by Rice were very encouraging.
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Roger Walters Criticizes Israel's Wall.
The article reports that rock star Roger Walters has criticized Israel's annexation wall in the East Jerusalem village of Abu Dis. It is informed that Walters, who helped launch the British group War on Want's campaign against the Israeli Wall two years ago, is committed to social and global justice.
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Safieh Visits Northern California.
The article presents information on a lecturing tour of Afif Safieh, head of the PLO Mission to the United States, in Northern California at the invitation of the American Friends Service Committee/San Francisco and the Resource Center for Nonviolence/Santa Cruz. During his stay in Northern California, Safieh was interviewed on several radio talk shows and TV channels.
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Santorum Hosts Jewish Leadership Summit.
The article presents information related to Jewish Leadership Summit held on July 18, at the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. The summit, focused mainly on the Middle East conflict, was organized by U.S. Senator Rick Santorum. Several notable diplomats including senator Arlen Specter, director of the Middle East Forum Daniel Pipes, and Shoshana Bryen, special projects director at the Jewish Institute for National Security, delivered lectures at the summit.
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Seattle Protesters Demand End to Israel's War on Lebanon.
The article presents information on an anti-war campaign organized by antiwar activists. Hundreds of protesters gathered at Seattle's Federal Building on August 12, demanding the end to Israel's occupation of Palestine and its 32-day bombing of Lebanon. Advocates of the Green Party's Washington senatorial candidate, Aaron Dixon, leaked out information on the anti-war candidate to passersby.
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Shi'i Imam Moustafa Qazwini Casts Critical Eye on Iraq's Future.
The article presents information on Southern California-based Shi'i imam Sayed Moustafa al-Qazwini's vision on the future of Iraq with reference to the move of the United States on Iraq. After the liberation of Iraq from the dictatorship of Saddam Hussain, there is a lack of basic infrastructure facilities including little electricity, sanitation, security, jobs, health care and economy. The article also explains the political unrest in Iraq.
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Southern Thailand: Has the Coup Improved Chances for Peace?
The article presents information on the political conditions of Southern Thailand. It is stated that prime minister of Thailand, Surayud Chulanont during his oath taking ceremony on October 1, 2006, committed that he would resolve the conflict in southern Thailand and fill gaps of the divisions caused due to policies of his overthrown predecessor, Thaksin Shinawatra. It is reported that the main reason for this condition of the country was the isolation from the central authority in Bangkok.
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Taste of Jerusalem Restaurant.
The article presents information on a new Arabic restaurant started in Silver Spring, Maryland. The restaurant named "Taste of Jerusalem" is owned by Kamal Hawa. Information on the high-quality and delicious Mediterranean cuisine and ambience of the restaurant is also provided.
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Tent Projects Brings Together Arab And Israeli Peace Activists.
The article focuses on the Civil Rights Traveling Tent Project. Three days after five homes had been demolished, in the Israeli village of Twail Abu-Jarwul, the project reached there, on September 3, 2006. The meeting organized by the project, was attended by pacifists from the Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions and people from entire Israel. The Civil Rights Traveling Tent project has been launched the Regional Council for the Unrecognized Villages, a non governmental organization.
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The Clean Break Plan.
This article discusses various issues related to the strategic Clean Break Plan of Israel. The plan was prepared by American diplomats for Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu. According to Grant Smith of the Institute for Research: Middle East Policy, the objective of the plan was to gather and increase support and security for Israel by restoring Zionism, reinvigorating the national idea and adjusting the regional environment in favor of Israel.
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The Iron Cage: The Story of the Palestinian Struggle for Statehood.
The article reviews the book "The Iron Cage: The Story of the Palestinian Struggle for Statehood," by Rashid Khalidi.
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The Kidnapping of Nablus Professor and Journalist Dr. Farid Abu Dheir.
The article presents the author's views on the kidnapping of Palestinian journalist Farid Abu Dheir by Israeli occupation troops. The author discusses the stories of hundreds of journalists who have been abducted, beaten, shot and incarcerated. Dheir was kidnapped by troops when he was on his way to attend a conference in Hebron.
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The Mystery of Israel's Secret Uranium Bomb.
The article states that scientific evidence gathered from Israeli bombing sites in Khiam and At-Tiri, in Lebanon suggests that uranium-based munitions may have been used against targets in Lebanon. According to Chris Busby, the British scientific secretary of the European Committee on Radiation Risk, two soil samples thrown up by Israeli heavy or guided bombs showed "elevated radiation signatures."
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The Real Obstacle to Peace: Stripping Israel of Excuses.
The article presents information on the obstacle that Israel is posing in restoring peace in the Arab region. Former Crown Prince Abdullah of Saudi Arabia had hatched a plan under which Israel was offered recognition by and normalization with all the countries of the Arab world in return for all lands occupied by Israel in 1967. However, Israel did not accept it. The plan is now back at the center of attention with the Hamas-led government refusing to accept it.
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The Real Reason for Israel's Wars on Gaza And Lebanon.
The article focuses on the Israeli military action on Gaza and Lebanon and analyzes the real intentions behind it. The conflict, according to the author is to attain three major objectives. These crucial objectives are to prevent the establishment of an independent Palestinian state in the West Bank and Gaza, retain control of Syria's Golan Heights, and secure a compliant government in neighboring Lebanon.
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The Terrible Costs of Bush's Reckless "War on Terror".
Cost of "War on Terror " in Treasure
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The Unforgettable American Premiere of "My Name is Rachel Corrie".
The article reviews the theatrical production "My Name is Rachel Corrie," performed by Megan Dodds at the Green Village Minetta Lane Theater in New York City on October 15, 2006.
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The Unmasking of a Collaborator.
The article presents information on the spying activities that are being conducted by the Israeli government in the Gaza Strip in Palestine. The article reports how the Israeli government is intervening in the active life of Palestinians by collecting the basic intelligence through its spying activities. The article focuses on various people who helped the spies with relevant information.
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THE WORLD LOOKS AT THE MIDDLE EAST.
The article presents political cartoons and satire related to current conflict in the Middle East. It includes cartoons depicting U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice's call for a cease-fire to the Arab-Isareli conflict, failure of the United Nations in pacifying the conflict between Israel and Lebanon, and negligence of world opinion by Ehud Olmert, Prime Minister of Israel, in proclaiming the war against Lebanon.
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THE WORLD LOOKS AT THE MIDDLE EAST.
The article presents political cartoons and satire related to current events. It includes cartoons depicting U.S. President George W. Bush's statue being toppled by a crane depicting the polls, the state of U.S. troops in the Iraq War, and the interrogations of American officials by journalists, regarding several Middle Eastern issues including former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein, and the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
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THE WORLD LOOKS AT THE MIDDLE EAST.
The article presents political cartoons and satire related to recent developments associated with the Middle East. It includes cartoons depicting U.S. president George W. Bush's search of terrorist Osama Bin Laden, war crisis in the U.S., and the military policy of president Bush.
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The Yacoubian Building.
The article reviews the book "The Yacoubian Building," by Alaa Al Aswany.
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Tony Judt and Israel: The Country That Wouldn't Grow Up.
The article focuses on New York University historian Tony Judt's participation in a symposium at CooDer Union of New York, along with five other writers, on October 4, 2006 about the paper "The Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy," by Professor John Mearsheimer and Professor Stephen Walt. The two highly respected academics created a furor by daring to write about Israel and its American lobby, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee.
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Tunisian Envoy Hosts Ramadan Iftar.
The article presents information on fast-breaking iftar dinner organized by the Ambassador of Tunisia Mohamed Nejib Hachana and his wife, Dalinda, at their residence, on October 18, 2006. Hachana discussed the importance of interfaith dialogue at the party, and opined on the ban on headscarves in Tunisia. Tunisian culture and food traditions during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan were also highlighted by the host and hostess.
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U.N. Force in Lebanon Said to Have "Limited Possibilities".
The article reports on the comments of various European newspapers to the European Union's (EU) recent decision to contribute 7,000 troops to a United Nations mission to police the Israeli-Lebanon ceasefire. Germany's Financial Times Deutschlan commented that the move demonstrates that the EU is now more capable of playing a role in the world. France's Le Monde commented that the EU should take the initiative over the country's reconstruction and become a top contributor.
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Uncertainty and Crisis in India, Afghanistan and Pakistan.
The article presents information on crisis faced by India, Afghanistan and Pakistan. On July 11, 2006 seven bomb blasts on five separate commuter trains killed more than 200 people and injured more than 700 in Bombay, India. The Indian government accused the banned organization Lashkar-e-Taiba, based in Pakistan, for the bombings. However, Islamabad immediately denied any role in the blasts. It is reported that Taliban has resurfaced in the southern part of Afghanistan.
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Upcoming Events, Announcements &Obituaries.
This article presents information on various events to be held in near future, two announcements, and obituaries for two persons. The Royal Court Theatre production "My Name Is Rachel Corrie," will be performed from October 15 to November 19, 2006 in New York City's Minetta Lane Theatre. An obituary for H. Freeman Matthews, an American diplomat, is presented.
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Upcoming Events, Announcements &Obituaries.
The article presents news briefs from the United States. The 4th Annual New York Arab-American Comedy Festival will be held in New York City from November 12 to 16, 2006. The annual meeting of the Middle East Studies Association will take place from November 18 to 21, 2006 Boston, Massachusetts. Egyptian comedic actor Fouad Zaki El-Mohandes died on September 16, 2006.
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Upcoming Events, Obituaries.
The article presents information on some upcoming events in the U.S. and obituaries for several notable persons. The 43rd Annual Convention of the Islamic Society of North America will be held during September 1-4, 2006 in Rosemont, Illinois. Obituaries for several persons including, musician and composer Hamza El Din and diplomat Sleiman Younes are also presented.
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Vietnam Veterans Honor Returning Troops.
The article focuses on the event organized for paying tribute to the Vietnam war veterans. The event titled "Broadway to Baghdad," had been organized by the Vietnam Veterans of America and HBO Theater, on October 17, 2006, in New York City. U.S. troops in Iraq and Afghanistan will be shown clips from the event and the "Thank You For Serving" video. The guests at the program included Vietnam veterans, their supporters, New York National Guardsmen and women, firefighters, police officers.
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Viewing the Nakba From an Alternative Perspective.
The article presents information on an event entitled "Setting the Record Straight" held on June 27, 2006, in remembrance to the Palestinian Nakba (catastrophe). The event was sponsored by the Palestine Center. At the event Fawwaz Salameh, the legal adviser for PalestineRemembered.com presented his views on the Middle East conflict. Salameh discussed the Nakba in association with an oral history project he has conducted for several years.
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Virginians Hold Town Hall Meeting.
The article reports that the Arab-American community of Northern Virginia organized on August 23, a town hall meeting at Mason District Government Center in Fairfax Country, to debate on Israel's bombing of Lebanon. Speakers included Dr. George Cody, executive director of the American Task Force for Lebanon, public policy analyst Dr. Imad Harb, and Dr. Samer Ellahham, a nationally renowned cardiologist.
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War Crimes in Recent Lebanon Conflict.
The article reports that human rights and international law organizations have called for inquiries into breaches of humanitarian and international laws in the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. A full assessment of Hezbollah violations of international and humanitarian law was released by Amnesty International in mid-September. Hezbollah also is charged with holding the two Israeli soldiers hostage.
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War in Lebanon and War on Terror.
The article presents information on the discussion organized by the Council on American-Islamic Relations on August 16, 2006. The discussion called "War in Lebanon and the War on Terror," sought to analyze the war in Lebanon and its impact on the larger U.S. war on terrorism. Anatol Lieven, senior research fellow at New America Foundation, stated that England's Muslim community needed to play a more active role in combating terrorism.
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Welcome to Hell.
The focuses on the atrocities and harassment by Israeli soldiers that residents of Gaza Strip have to face. Taking advantage of the world's focus on North Korea's nuclear threat Israel escalated hostilities in Gaza. On October 17, 2006, its tanks and troops, backed by helicopters and drones, began another indiscriminate rampage through the most populated areas of the Gaza Strip. Since June 28, 2006, over 250 Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers have died in Gaza.
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West Bank Wall: Security or Settlement?
This article discusses various issues related to the Israeli West Bank Barrier in the West Bank, with specific reference to the book "The West Bank Wall: Unmaking Palestine," by Ray Dolphin, who is documenting humanitarian conditions in the West Bank. According to Dolphin, Israel is the only nation that has not declared its borders. If the path of the wall in the West Bank is declared as a part of Israel's state border, many Jerusalem residents will lose their Jerusalem residency.
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Wheels of Justice Tour Includes CPT Volunteer from Iraq.
The article focuses on Joe Mueller, a member of the Wheels of Justice tour. Mueller spoke about his experiences in Iraq as part of a Christian Peacemakers Team delegation, in Pittsburgh, from October 5 to 8, 2006. He said that extensive risks are being undertaken by the warmakers to consolidate the U.S. empire. He stated that he has also met Iraq war veterans, who are now engaged in counter-recruitment activities. According to him, praying for Iraq and opposing the war are essential.
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Why Was the Palestinian Mother of Eleven Murdered?
The article focuses on a report by Alison Weir, a California journalist and activist who chronicles the bias in U.S. media coverage of Middle East events, about an unreported murder of Itemad Ismail Abu Mo'ammar, a Palestinian mother of 11 children, by Israeli soldiers in Gaza Strip. She was fatally shot while trying to rescue her deaf husband from a severe beating by Israeli soldiers, who were furious because he did not answer their questions.
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WIB Delivers Powdered Milk for Gaza Babies to Congressman Waxman.
The article reports that Karen Pally, Mary Thompson and Greta Berlin of Los Angeles Women in Black organization delivered baby formula to Congressman Henry Waxman for Gaza babies. At the occasion, Pally asked Waxman to help make a cease-fire in the conflict between Israel and Lebanon. Pally is shocked by Israel's assault on Lebanon's civilian population and infrastructure.
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With Friends Like These…Members of the Libby Legal Defense Trust's Advisory Committee.
The article presents a list of the advisory committee members of the Libby Legal Defense Trust's Advisory Committee. The trust has been established regarding the defence of I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby on federal charges of obstruction of justice. Some of the names include, Stuart Bernstein, former ambassador to Denmark, Richard Carlson, former ambassador to the Seychelles, and Lewis M. Bisenberg, finance chairman, Republican National Committee.
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With Notable Exceptions, Congress Rushes To Support Israel's Attack on Lebanon.
The article reports that nine resolutions were introduced in the U.S. House and U.S. Senate to support Israel's attack on Lebanon. Israel invaded Lebanon to recover its two soldiers captured by Hezbollah, extremist organization. Three out of nine resolutions have been passed. The article also offers information on senators who presented the resolutions.
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WITH U.S. Support, Israel Attacks Lebanon and Gaza -- Again.
The article presents the authors' views on the political stand that the U.S. should take on Israel's attacks on Lebanon and Gaza. One of the authors is of the opinion that the Israeli attacks were preplanned and not a retaliation to the kidnapping of two of its soldiers by Hezbollah. According to another, the U.S. provided Israel with the weapons with which it is now bombarding Lebanon.
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Women for Women Wins Hilton Humanitarian Prize.
The article presents information on the winner of the 2006 Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize. The $1.5 million prize of the nonprofit organization called Hilton Foundation was awarded to the women's organization known as Women for Women International, on September 14, 2006. Zainab Salbi, founder and president of Women for Women International, stated that the award has strengthened their vision and urge to carry the voices and concerns of the women served by them, to the forefront.
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