Racism rising in Israel, survey shows

Racism rising in Israel, survey shows

A recent survey reveals growing racism and intolerance among Israeli Jews, with one-third of them saying they believe the Israeli government should place Palestinians in internment camps.

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'Veil Martyr' family suing German judges

'Veil Martyr' family suing German judges

A man holds a picture of murdered Marwa el-Sherbini with a speech bubble reading "where is my mama?" during a memorial in Dresden, July 11, 2009.

The family of an Egyptian woman gruesomely murdered in a German court last year has filed a lawsuit against two judges for failing to take safety precautions.

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Jalili briefs press on Iran-P5+1 talks

Jalili briefs press on Iran-P5+1 talks

Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Saeed Jalili

Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Saeed Jalili's has released a statement regarding the upcoming round of talks between Iran and the P5+1 due on December 6.

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US-led soldier dies in Afghanistan

US-led soldier dies in Afghanistan

An ISAF soldier patrols the outskirts of Kabul, Afghanistan. (file photo)

Another US-led soldier has lost his life due to non-combat injuries in the eastern part of Afghanistan, the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) says

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Brazil recognition of Palestine irks Israel

Brazil recognition of Palestine irks Israel

Acting PA Chief Mahmoud Abbas (L) and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at Mercy Museum in Salvador, Bahia State, November 20, 2009

Israel has expressed regret over Brazil's decision to recognize the state of Palestine based on the borders before Israel's occupation of the West Bank in 1967

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'Israel targeting Hezbollah through STL'

'Israel targeting Hezbollah through STL'

Hezbollah official Sheikh Nabih Qaouq

A senior Hezbollah official says the US-backed Israeli regime seeks to wipe out the Lebanese resistance movement through the investigation into the Rafiq Hariri assassination

• 'STL turns blind eye to murderous Israel'

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Egypt holds run-off vote amid fraud

Egypt holds run-off vote amid fraud

Egyptian police clash with opposition supporters who took to the streets to protest vote fraud in the country's parliamentary elections.

Egypt holds a second round of parliamentary elections a week after the first round was held despite boycotts by opposition parties and global rights organizations alleging vote fraud

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