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Palestinians move toward end of political rift
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Monday took a decisive step toward reconciliation with the Islamic militant Hamas, agreeing to head an interim unity government that would prepare for elections in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.The announcement immediately threw Mideast peace efforts into turmoil. By moving closer to Hamas, the Palestinian leader appeared to be closing the door, for now, to any

Gaza's Hamas would cede power to Abbas government

Gaza's ruling Islamic militant Hamas is ready to cede power to an interim unity government led by its longtime rival, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, a spokesman said Tuesday, but problems

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Hamas political leader Khaled Meshaal to step down after 16-years at helm
The political head of Hamas, Khaled Meshaal, has planned to step down from his position when elections for the leadership of the Palestinian Islamist organisation take place in the next few months.

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Humanitarian situation in West Bank, Gaza a concern: UN
The United Nations humanitarian chief on Wednesday reiterated her concern over the impact of Israel's continued settlement activity in the West Bank and its adverse effects on economic development and Palestinians' access to basic services.

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Tunisia's Islamist party slams anti-Semitic chants

The head of Tunisia's moderate Islamic party condemned anti-Semitic slogans chanted Monday by a handful of ultraconservative Muslims during the arrival of a top Hamas official that have alarmed

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Plenty of other places to look

If the London Blitz were still going on, asked Joe Sacco in an interview two years ago, where would what happened then stand in relation to what was going on today? Meaning: if the violence is

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