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Taiwan incumbent sworn into 2nd term amid mass protests - Sun, 20 May 2012
Some 40,000 people took to the streets in a colorful demonstration that brought traffic in parts of the city to a virtual standstill.
Denmark to label West Bank settlement products - Sun, 20 May 2012
Danish Foreign Minister: This is part of EU support for the Palestinians; Move follows similar decision in South Africa.
Iran: Sanctions could push oil to $160 per barrel - Sun, 20 May 2012
Iranian economy minister warns of consequences of embargo set to take effect July 1, says Iran can withstand sanctions.
Hollande starts presidency with diplomatic dance - Sun, 20 May 2012
Obama has been keeping a close eye on the situation in Europe, which could create a domino effect directly affecting the direction of the American economy.
Blind Chinese activist arrives in United States - Sun, 20 May 2012
Beijing's decision to allow Chen Guangcheng to travel to US could signal the end of a diplomatic standoff between the two countries.
S. Africa: W. Bank products won't be labeled Israeli - Sun, 20 May 2012
Foreign Ministry to summon South African ambassador over move which it says "is verging on racism.”
S. Africa: W. Bank products won't be labeled Israeli - Sun, 20 May 2012
Foreign Ministry to summon South African ambassador over move which it says "is verging on racism.”
US tells G8 Assad must go, cites Yemen as model - Sun, 20 May 2012
Washington says focus on securing access for UN monitors, keeping track of ceasefires has distracted from fundamental problems.
German baritone Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau dies at 86 - Sat, 19 May 2012
Singer was instrumental in bringing the piano-accompanied art-song to new generations of classical music lovers.
S. Africa to ban labeling Ahava as 'made in Israel' - Sat, 19 May 2012
Foreign Ministry says will summon S. African ambassador; Pretoria says it only recognizes 1948 UN-demarcated borders.
S. Africa to ban labeling Ahava as 'made in Israel' - Sat, 19 May 2012
Pretoria recognizes Israel only with 1948 borders demarcated by the UN, trade and industry minister writes in official notice.
Blind Chinese activist leaves Beijing for US - Sat, 19 May 2012
US State Department says activist, family en route to the US; Chen's dramatic escape, stay in US embassy caused diplomatic rift.
Congressmen urge silent moment for Munich victims - Fri, 18 May 2012
Congressman Engel, congresswoman Lowey announce new resolution calling for Olympic commemoration of murdered Israeli athletes of 1972.
'Saudi-Bahrain union is US-Zionist backed plot' - Fri, 18 May 2012
Iranian protesters denounce union plan; influential cleric brands idea as an "ill-fated plot" that Muslims won't tolerate.
UN probes possible N. Korea-Syria arms trade - Fri, 18 May 2012
"[North Korea] continues actively to defy the measures in the (UN sanctions) resolutions," panel says in report.
UK daily slammed for mentioning Israel’s nat'l bird - Fri, 18 May 2012
Manchester Palestine Solidarity Campaign says BDS should include any references to Israel's wildlife.
Gulf Union fails to materialize - Fri, 18 May 2012
Riyadh summit between Saudi Arabia and Gulf leaders was significant if not successful.
Iran threatens legal action against Google - Thu, 17 May 2012
Internet company decides to remove the waterway's label from its maps, angering Tehran.
Israel pushes for silent moment for Munich victims - Thu, 17 May 2012
Ayalon slams Olympic Committee for rejecting holding minute of silence in memory of murdered Israeli athletes of 1972.
Anti-Israel group plans to join Toronto gay parade - Thu, 17 May 2012
Queers Against Israeli Apartheid withdrew from last year's Pride Toronto parade after city officials threatened to withdraw funding.
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