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Hamas
leader rejects compromise, peace with Israel |
GAZA
CITY — The top Hamas leader in the Gaza Strip rejected
compromise with Israel. In an address to Hamas members, Gaza
strongman Mahmoud Zahar said the movement would resist peace
efforts and criticized the Palestinian president for joining
the negotiations.
Jerusalem Post (Israel) |
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Department
of Justice Lists Survivalists, Constitutionalists in Extremism
Guide |
A recent Department of Justice guide for investigators of
criminal and extremist groups lists “constitutionalists”
and “survivalists” alongside organizations like
Al-Qaeda and the Aryan Brotherhood.
Public Intelligence
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Netanyahu
to US: Building Will Resume |
Prime
Minister Binyamin Netanyahu reiterated his previous commitment
to end the Judea and Samaria construction freeze in September
in a meeting
Arutz Sheva (Israel)
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Like
everything else in TX, home schooling big
|
The
number of students being home-schooled in Texas is on the rise,
with more than 100,000 families deciding to keep their children
at home for education.
OneNewsNow |
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A
sharp drop in illegal border crossings reported
|
At
a time when illegal immigration has returned to the political
spotlight, figures released show a sharp decline in the number
of undocumented migrants crossing the U.S. border
Los Angeles Times
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Barak:
Israel May Divide Jerusalem, Internationalize Holy Basin |
Defense
Minister Ehud Barak says it is likely that Prime Minister Binyamin
Netanyahu will agree to divide Jerusalem with the Palestinian
Authority.
Arutz Sheva (Israel) |
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Earl
strengthens; N.Y. coast put on alert for tropical storm conditions |
HATTERAS
ISLAND, N.C. — Hurricane Earl was barreling toward the
Eastern Seaboard with winds swirling at around 145 mph, as
forecasters issued a new warning for Long Island and tried
to work out how badly North Carolina would be hit.
MSNBC
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U.S.
Women Happier Going to Church Than Shopping on Sundays |
Women
in the United States generally derive more happiness from religious
participation than from shopping on Sundays, says a new study.
BigNewsNetwork |
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Private
Sector Unexpectedly Cuts Jobs in August |
Private
employers unexpectedly cut jobs in August, a report by a payrolls
processor showed on , delivering another blow to the already
faltering economic recovery.
Reuters |
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Belief
in Witchcraft Widespread in Africa |
A
new Gallup poll found that belief in magic is widespread throughout
sub-Saharan Africa, with over half of respondents saying they
personally believe in witchcraft. Studies in 18 countries show
belief varies widely (ranging from 15 percent in Uganda to 95
percent in the Ivory Coast), but on average 55 percent of people
polled believe in witchcraft.
Yahoo!News |
