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Palestinians seek U.N. support for state
A Palestinian drive to ask the U.N. Security Council to endorse a state unilaterally, put forward by a top negotiator Sunday, appeared more an expression of frustration with U.S. and Israeli policies and stalled peace talks than a real effort to go it alone. Comment?
Terry impressed with Rooney's leadership skills
London, Nov.16 : England football skipper John Terry has said that he is very impressed with the leadership skills of star striker Wayne Rooney, and is already touting him as a possible long-term successor to himself in the role. Comment?
UN atomic agency to unveil latest Iran report
The UN atomic agency unveils its latest report on Iran's disputed nuclear drive Monday, with world powers warning Tehran is "running out of time" to respond to a UN-brokered offer to end the standoff. Comment?
Iran media plans stir talk of elite force at helm - AP
Associated Press Writer= DUBAI, United Arab Emirates A A A' The portfolio of Iran's Revolutionary Guard keeps on growing. Comment?
The following is from the FIM... The 2009 Qtel FIM Endurance World Champions ended up the season in the best possible way by taking another victory at the 8 Hours of Doha, the last round of the championship. Comment?
Convicted soldier faces Mousa probe
The only soldier convicted after an Iraqi civilian died in British military custody is to give evidence to the public inquiry into the incident. Comment?
Palestinians ask for U.N. backing
A Palestinian drive to ask the U.N. Security Council to endorse a state unilaterally, put forward by a top negotiator Sunday, appeared more an expression of frustration with U.S. and Israeli policies and stalled peace talks than a real effort to go it alone. Comment?
Cricket: Vettori to play on, surgery for Mills
New Zealand cricket captain Daniel Vettori's concussion fears have eased but he will play in discomfort caused by a chronic shoulder injury when the test series against Pakistan starts in Dunedin next week. Comment?
Cricket: Pakistan arrives preaching team harmony
A potentially dysfunctional Pakistan cricket side presented a united front when arriving for their three-test series against New Zealand today, downplaying the significance of a change in captaincy. Comment?
Why did Obama think he could change things?
... That is exactly what happened this time. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton returned home from the Middle East a few days ago furiously arguing, against the facts, that her trip had been something better than a humiliating flop. Days after ... Comment?
Goldstonewalled! US Congress endorses Israeli war crimes
On the afternoon of November 3, 2009, the United States House of Representatives voted in favor of House Resolution 867 , an AIPAC-backed bill that urges both President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to 'oppose unequivocally any endorsement or further consideration of the 'Report of the United Nations Fact Finding Mission on ... Comment?
The reactor relapse takes 3 hits to the head
... reactors to the UAE at all has raised widespread fears that atomic bombs will soon proliferate throughout the Middle East. Both India and Pakistan got radioactive weapons materials from their commercial reactors. AREVA's design safety fiasco follows ... Comment?
Fed's Hoenig says significant weakness in US economy
A U.S. Federal Reserve official said on Monday that the U.S. economy still needed to work through significant weaknesses. Comment?
Home truths for Capello
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FABIO CAPELLO travelled to Qatar in the hope of learning new things about his England squad. Comment?
Palestinians prepare to ask UN to endorse independence
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PALESTINIAN officials said yesterday they were preparing to ask the United Nations to endorse an independent state without Israela TMs consent, because they are losing hope they can achieve their aspirations through peace talks. Comment?
'Israel should annex settlements if PA declares independence'
Israel should respond to a possible unilateral Palestinian declaration of independence by annexing the West Bank settlement blocs, Army Radio quoted senior right-wing ministers as saying on Monday. Comment?
Survey: Only 10% of Ethiopian Israelis marry out
Intermarriage between between Jews from different ethnic backgrounds has increased steadily over the past several decades, and people say that this is solving the socioeconomic gaps that existed between Ashkenazim and Sephardim in Israeli society. Comment?
I have just returned from a trip to the Middle East and stayed in Dubai for a few days. Comment?
Safran signs JV deals with Baynuna
" Safran has signed agreements with Baynuna, its local partner in the United Arab Emirates, to set up two joint ventures companies to handle aero-engine work and cooperate in defense technology, the French aerospace group said. Comment?
Raytheon aims high on AMRAAM sales
... export. The draft LOA's for Saudi and Bahrain are the culmination of what has been a busy year for AMRAAM in the Middle East and North Africa regions.At the IDEX show in Abu Dhabi in February the United Arab Emirates announced it's already ... Comment?