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Yair Lapid: The PA Will Give Up Jerusalem
If Israel does not compromise on the unity of Jerusalem, or on the
so-called "right of return," the Palestinian Authority will give up on
both, political newcomer Yair Lapid, head of the Yesh Atid party,
argued.
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How is China choosing its new leaders?
Given China's powerful economy and increasing military clout, there is
heightened international interest in the country's upcoming change in
leadership.
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As thousands flee Syria, Assad denies civil war claims
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad denied there was a civil war in his
country as the number of refugees fleeing the conflict surged.
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Sudan's Bashir denounces Israel as enemy
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir says his country is seeking the capability to defend itself against Israeli strikes.
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Twelve EU countries likely to back Palestine's UN bid
Palestine can count on about 12 Yes votes by EU countries when it tries
to upgrade its UN status, in a move expected later this month.
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Thousands of Islamists protest for sharia in Egypt
Thousands of Islamists rallied in Cairo on Friday to demand immediate introduction of sharia.
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Ya'alon: We've sent warning messages to Syria
Israel has sent a number of warning messages to Syria and is ready to
defend itself, Strategic Affairs Minister Moshe Ya'alon said.
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EU to be federalised in the long run, Merkel says
The EU commission will eventually become a government, the council of
member states an "upper chamber" and the European Parliament more
powerful.
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CIA Director Petraeus resigns over affair
CIA Director David Petraeus resigned his post as head of the nation's leading spy agency.
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Peres pushes Putin on Iran nuclear issue
Israel and Russia share a joint understanding that problems such as the
Israeli-Palestinian conflict must be resolved and the only way to reach a
settlement is through dialogue.