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For several years, it seemed as though cultural relations between Israel and Egypt were gradually being woven. But things have cha...

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Cabinet condemns Hezbollah 'coup' Start Discussion
BBC May 9 2008 9:56PM GMT
'Outrageous': Myanmar Seizes U.N. Food Aid Start Discussion
ABC News May 9 2008 3:44PM GMT
UN to resume Burma food flights Start Discussion
BBC May 9 2008 3:36PM GMT
UN halts Burma aid in seizure row Start Discussion
BBC May 9 2008 2:58PM GMT
Pressure to quit builds on Israeli PM Start Discussion
Financial Times May 9 2008 4:22PM GMT

World Press

Zimbabwe: I'll Show You Mine if You Show Me Yours Start Discussion
A recount of 23 disputed constituencies revealed no major changes and has served to confirm the status quo that President Robert M...
Chad: Govt Arrests 4 Peacekeepers Start Discussion
, Johannesburg, South Africa
MPs to discuss China-Congo infrastructure deal Start Discussion
CongoPlanet.com, Independent online news aggregator
African nations urged to deal with security threats collectively Start Discussion
GhanaWeb, Online news portal, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Zimbabwe: Lawyer's Arrest Raises Fear of Broader Crackdown Start Discussion
Human Rights Watch (Africa), International news press releases

BBC World

Canadian train put in quarantine Start Discussion
Passengers are isolated on a train in Canada, after one dies and several others experience flu-like symptoms.
Cabinet condemns Hezbollah 'coup' Start Discussion
Lebanon's government says the seizure of most of western Beirut by Shia group Hezbollah is "a bloody coup".
Microsoft contests $1.4bn EU fine Start Discussion
Microsoft appeals against a $1.4bn fine given for defying sanctions imposed on it for anti-competitive behaviour.
Second police shooting in Mexico Start Discussion
Another senior police officer is gunned down in Mexico City, the fourth in under two weeks.
Judge prolongs Fritzl's custody Start Discussion
The Austrian man accused of locking his daughter in a cellar for 24 years is to be held for another month.

Alternative News

Amy Goodman: America's War on Journalists Start Discussion
The Bush administration has engaged in assault, intimidation, and imprisonment to limit the ability of journalists to do their jobs...
Drive 1,000 Miles or Feed a Person for a Year? The Biofuels Dilemma Start Discussion
Can the pumping of ethanol into American fuel tanks really make it harder for parents to feed their families?
NYC's Staggering Arrest Rate for Pot Achieved By Police Deception and Scams Start Discussion
New study says New York's cannabis crackdown is both racist and fraudulent -- and that more have been arrested under Bloomberg ...
Will the Mortgage Industry Pay for Its Crimes? Start Discussion
Borrowers are being crushed under the credit crisis. Someone needs to pay.
Our Media Have Been So Wrong for So Long Start Discussion
In his new book, E&P editor Greg Mitchell offers a stinging indictment of the media's complicity with Washington's war-mark...

Tech News

Toshiba's Growth Plans Hinge on Cell TVs, Fuel Cells (PC Magazine) Start Discussion
Reeling from the aftermath of its HD DVD debacle, Toshiba laid out a plan for growth that leans heavily on its other strengths, nam...
Facebook to let users carry profiles with them (AP) Start Discussion
Facebook Inc. is loosening its grip on millions of personal profiles to allow inhabitants of its popular Internet hangout to transp...
Apple agrees to settle iPod lawsuit (AP) Start Discussion
Apple Inc. has agreed to settle a pair of class-action lawsuits in Canada alleging it misled customers about the staying power of t...
Facebook to let users carry profile with them (AP) Start Discussion
The popular online social hangout Facebook says it's setting up a new system that will allow its 70 million users to take their...
70 people sickened during San Francisco conference (AP) Start Discussion
It's a new kind of virus for Sun Microsystems Inc.

Religion News

Caste Hindus stay put Start Discussion
NewIndPress May 9 2008 9:28PM GMT
Situation extremely tense in Xiahe County, defiant monks in front of media tour disappears Start Discussion
Phayul May 9 2008 9:23PM GMT
Seventh round of Tibet-China talk date to be finalised soon: Dalai Lama Envoy Start Discussion
Phayul May 9 2008 9:25PM GMT
China detains 32 monks in Chushul County Start Discussion
Phayul May 9 2008 9:23PM GMT
See ya, Tom: Packer quits Cruise's church Start Discussion
Sydney Morning Herald May 9 2008 9:14PM GMT

Political News

Gas Tax Holiday at GOP Convention? Start Discussion
US News May 9 2008 8:37PM GMT
Mothers lead protest against Schwarzenegger school cuts Start Discussion
Los Angeles Times May 9 2008 8:44PM GMT
McCain says he voted for Bush Start Discussion
San Francisco Chronicle May 9 2008 8:44PM GMT
Edwards Praises Obama; Doesn't Endorse Start Discussion
NewsMax.com May 9 2008 8:44PM GMT
AFGE Endorses Barack Obama Start Discussion
Earthtimes.org May 9 2008 8:42PM GMT

US News

Obama Pulls Ahead of Clinton in Superdelegates Start Discussion
New York Times May 9 2008 8:26PM GMT
Word that best describes your mom? Start Discussion
CNN May 9 2008 1:48PM GMT
Getting a glimpse of Guantanamo Start Discussion
Los Angeles Times May 9 2008 12:39PM GMT
Wounded vets ditch wheelchairs for Segways Start Discussion
CNN May 9 2008 3:12PM GMT
Myanmar still will not accept US aid workers Start Discussion
Chicago Tribune May 9 2008 3:27PM GMT