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Israel gears for pro-Palestinian fly-in

The Israeli Government has warned it is determined to prevent provocations at Ben Gurion Airport as some 500 activists are expected to land in Israel in coming days.Despite the Israeli government's warning, they maintain their aim is to visit Bethlehem and allow visitors into Palestinian villages where entry is restricted.
Rebel army officers fix weapons taken from forces loyal to Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi at a workshop in Benghazi

Libya: “It seems we are effectively arming Al Qaeda”, arms trafficking expert says

Mr Brian Johnson-Thomas, a former arms trafficking expert for the UN Security Council incriminatory comments were made on the TV channel Russia Today and came after the Libyan army said it had intercepted 100 Belgian-made FN assault rifles, as well as thousands of rounds of ammunition of the same calibre used in the guns, allegedly coming from Qatar.
Fireworks illuminate the sky next to a U.S. national flag at the new U.S. embassy during its opening ceremony in Berlin

4th of July: Twitter goes gaga on Independence Day

People around the world are writing Happy Independence Day messages to their Twitter friends in the United States and abroad. It seems that this year, the world is backing the U.S all the way as even the most secular today wrote "God bless America."
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Ben Ali Trial: Is ben Ali a dictator or a drug dealer?

The drugs and gun running trial in absentia of Tunisia's ousted President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali has opened in the capital, Tunis. It was initially set to open on Friday but was pushed back following a Tunisian judges' strike.
Former Gov. Sarah Palin, R-Alaska

U.S Independence Day: Do Americans really understand their own history?

As The United States of America celebrates Independence Day an important question has been raised by many historians across the world. Do Americans actually understand their own history? Are schools in America teaching their children the right events or are politician's confusing youngsters with their constant mistakes over how and why the United States gained its independence from Great Britain. Studies are constantly showing that American's are unaware of what they are actually celeb...
A woman wearing a t-shirt with a picture of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra

Thailand elections: Could exiled Thaksin be the new coalition government’s main threat?

Thailand's outgoing defence minister has said the army will not intervene after supporters of exiled former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra swept to another resounding general election victory.Thaksin's younger sister Yingluck, who fronts the Puea Thai party, announced she had agreed a coalition deal with four minor parties that would give the new government 299 seats.
East Africa famine

Aid sought after draught strikes in East Africa: Should NGOs fill the gap left incompetent governments?

With the UN warning that both East and the Horn of Africa have been hit by the worst drought in 60 years, international aid agencies have warned of an alarming gap in the food pipeline to reach those most in need.More than 10 million people are thought to be affected across the East African region and the UN has warned that large swathes of northern Kenya and Somalia are now in the "emergency" category, one phase before what is officially classified as famine.