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Jordan “is holding its first polls for city mayors, all of whom were previously appointed by the monarch, and municipal council members.” “Several hours after polls opened, the Islamic Action Front said it would not take part in what it called a “farce”.”
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Sophie McNeill, SBS Dateline; an extraordinary look at Israeli-Palestinian society. An ex-major in the Israeli army & a Palestinian whose son was killed by a rubber bullet become friends while working together in the group “Combatants for Peace” [10m 20s]
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The Federation of Israeli Chambers of Commerce, held a meeting with Gaza businessmen, following which it said it will approach the government, asking for direct aid for PA manufacturers & the reopening of the Karni crossing for certain products.
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Policy Brief, February 28/07: On a speach by Haggai Alon advisor to Amir Peretz, former Defense Minister, a ” new Israeli Ministry of Defense (MoD) economic policy geared towards..the establishment of an economically..politically viable Palestinian state”
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James Hider, on Hamas’s efforts, adjusting to the practicalities of government now it controls the Gaza Strip.
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Great review of Jeremy Scahill’s book on Blackwater: “..credulity gets its toughest workout with the hero’s tour of..firing ranges..hired muscle in beige boiler suits..grenades & automatic weapons. ‘What do you think of our little playground, Mr Bond?’”
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03/07, One view of the Muslim Brotherhood, it’s growing popularity & relationship with Hamas.
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“Award-winning war correspondent and writer Anthony Loyd talks to Allan Little, (of the BBC), about the thrilling and brutal reality of life as a war journalist, covering conflicts in Kosovo, Sierra Leone, Afghanistan and Iraq.” at London’s Frontline Club
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