From: Shadi Fadda Two Palestinians killed in Nablus, several residents injured
Palestinian medical sources in Nablus, in the northern part of the West Bank, reported on Wednesday at night that two Palestinians were killed and several others were injured, some seriously, in an assassination attempt carried by the Israeli army.
Israeli court delays trial of detained PFLP leader Ahmad Sa'adat
The National Committee for Defending the Palestinian Legislators slammed the Israeli authorities for extending the remained of Ahmad Sa'adat, Secretary-General of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) and an elected member of the Palestinian legislative Council (PLC).
Israeli drone kills two Palestinian resistance fighters in northern Gaza strip
Two Palestinian resistance fighters from the Hamas linked Qassam brigades were announced dead after an Israeli drone fired several missiles at a group of resistance fighters east of Jabalyia, a town in the northern Gaza strip, early on Wednesday morning.
Report highlights widespread torture of Palestinian prisoners
In a report released on Wednesday, the Public Committee Against Torture in Israel accuses the Israeli intelligence services of the widespread torture of Palestinian detainees.
Checkpoints compound the risks of childbirth for Palestinian women
After three hours of driving from one checkpoint to another to get to the Ramallah hospital, Fatima's labour pains were becoming unbearable. By the time the taxi reached Aljabá checkpoint, cars were lined up for 150 metres. Realizing the gravity of the situation, the driver urged Fatima and her mother to proceed on foot. "Khayta (sister)," he said, "Please walk to pass the checkpoint or you won't make it to the hospital."
Dr. Barghouthi rejects a proposal from Meretz party to place the Gaza Strip under the control of the Arab League
Palestinian Minister of Information, and the official spokesperson of the Palestinian National Unity Government, rejected a proposal of some Israeli leaders of the Meretz movement to place the Gaza Strip under the control of the Arab League, and considered the proposal as an attempt to void the unity of the Palestinian territories.
British lecturers to vote on boycott of Israel
LONDON - Representatives of Britain's University and College Union (UCU) will meet in Bournemouth today to vote on an academic boycott of Israel. The resolution, submitted by the universities of Brighton, East London and Birmingham, would require lecturers not to cooperate with Israeli institutions. It also mandates efforts to prevent European Union research funds from going to Israel.
A Day in the North
An eye witness account from North Lebanon
Lebanese: Aid agencies concerned about security in refugee camp
The heaviest fighting in a week between the Lebanese army and Fatah al-Islam militants in Nahr al-Bared refugee camp in northern Lebanon has raised security concerns for humanitarian workers delivering relief to thousands of Palestinians remaining in the camp.
Refugee stories - Displaced from Nahr El Bared overcrowd neighboring camp
As the days pass without a resolution to the conflict in northern Lebanon, Beddawi camp is continuing to struggle with its new inhabitants.
Palestinian teachers find work as builders, cabbies
After not even two years on the job, Zakariya al-Jamal gave up teaching Arabic at a Palestinian public school to work in construction.
Lebanon and the Planned US Airbase at Kleiaat
Bibnin Akkar, Lebanon, site of proposed US Airbase Nahr al-Bared Palestinian refugee Camp
PM Olmert exploring third party talks with Damascus
Gov't source: Serious assessment underway; Olmert in closed meeting: Price of peace with Syria is clear.
South Africa's largest trade union seeks Israel boycott
Union to launch campaign this week to persuade Pretoria to boycott all Israeli goods, end diplomatic relations.
Saudi prisoner in 'apparent suicide' at Guantanamo: military
MIAMI (AFP) - A Saudi prisoner died at the Guantanamo Bay detention camp Wednesday, apparently the fourth person to commit suicide at the controversial US enclave in southeastern Cuba.
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