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Israel Continues Gaza Attack as Some Foreigners Evacuate - New York Times

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Israel Continues Gaza Attack as Some Foreigners Evacuate
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By ISABEL KERSHNER and TAGHREED EL-KHODARY GAZA - Israeli warplanes pounded Hamas targets in Gaza for a seventh day on Friday while Israel allowed hundreds of foreigners, many of them married to Palestinians, to leave the enclave, raising fears here ...
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Airline Offers Apology Over Detained Muslim Passengers - Washington Post

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Airline Offers Apology Over Detained Muslim Passengers
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By Amy Gardner AirTran Airways has issued a public apology and provided free return airfare to nine Muslim passengers who were ejected yesterday from an AirTran flight to Orlando at Reagan National Airport after two other passengers overheard what they ...
Muslim family booted off US airline after comments Reuters
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Explainer: Sri Lanka and the Tamil Tigers - CNN

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Explainer: Sri Lanka and the Tamil Tigers
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(CNN) -- The Tamil Tigers have been invited by Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa to lay down their arms after government forces retook the city of Kilinochchi Friday, once the center of power for the rebel group.
Kilinochchi captured in devastating blow to LTTE Hindu
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Pakistan signatory to anti-terror convention - Hindu

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Pakistan signatory to anti-terror convention
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s contention that it does not have an extradition treaty with India to hand over possible suspects in the Mumbai terror attacks does not hold water, say diplomatic observers, as it is a signatory to international conventions that ...
India questions Pakistan's militant crackdown The Associated Press
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Bombing at Iraq tribal lunch kills at least 23 - The Associated Press

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Bombing at Iraq tribal lunch kills at least 23
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BAGHDAD (AP) - An explosives-strapped man slipped into a luncheon gathering at a tribal leader's home and blew himself up Friday, killing at least 23 people and wounding dozens.
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Democratic Lawmakers Gird for Racial Showdown Over Burris Appointment - FOXNews

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Democratic Lawmakers Gird for Racial Showdown Over Burris Appointment
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Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, left, and former Illinois Attorney General Roland Burris could be headed for a showdown in Washington next week.
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Ritter to nominate Bennet to fill Senate vacancy - The Associated Press

Ritter to nominate Bennet to fill Senate vacancy
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DENVER (AP) - Gov. Bill Ritter is expected to name Denver Public Schools Superintendent Michael Bennet to fill a Senate vacancy that will be created by the promotion of Sen. Ken Salazar to interior secretary in the Obama administration, sources told ...
Colorado school chief to get Senate seat: aide Reuters
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Meghdoot Staunton Ebony Chess Pieces
The Meghdoot Staunton Ebony Chess Pieces will make a lasting impression with their imposing weight and detailed carving. From the exquisite contours of the queen’s crown to the sharp and imposing lines of the knight’s mane these pieces ...

Ebony Meghdoot Staunton Chessmen - 4" King - Triple Weighted [MGER4]
Pieces are hand crafted in India from the finest Ebony and Boxwood and are triple weighted with raised bases and leather pads. These are some of our most exclusive chess pieces. You will appreciate their exceptional beauty and quality ...