Democrats pare differences over health overhaul (AP)
March 12, 2010
AP – Top Democrats say they are resolving disputes over President Barack Obama’s health overhaul plan, but they face decisions on subsidizing coverage and are still hunting votes to push the vast package through Congress.
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Suicide Bombers Kill 39 in Pakistani City of Lahore – Voice of America
March 12, 2010
PakTribune.com Suicide Bombers Kill 39 in Pakistani City of Lahore Voice of America Pakistani police say 39 people have been killed and nearly 100 others wounded in two suicide bomb blasts in the eastern city of Lahore. Authorities say the explosions occurred 15 seconds apart and targeted military vehicles in the city Friday morning.
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Israel seals off West Bank to prevent unrest (AP)
March 12, 2010
AP – Israel has sealed off the West Bank for 48 hours, preventing Palestinians from entering Israel because of fears of unrest.
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11 Siberian tigers starve to death in zoo
March 12, 2010
Eleven Siberian tigers — among the world’s rarest species — died of malnutrition after being kept in small cages and fed chicken bones at a cash-strapped zoo in China, state media said.
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IDF seals off West Bank amid Jerusalem tensions – Ha’aretz
March 12, 2010
Ha’aretz IDF seals off West Bank amid Jerusalem tensions Ha’aretz By Haaretz Service and News Agencies Defense Minister Ehud Barak Thursday ordered the Israel Defense Forces to impose a general closure on the West Bank, preventing Palestinians from entering Israel. Barak said only patients, medical staff, … Netanyahu Apologizes As Biden Leaves Israel Amid Doubts on Talks Wall Street Journal Israel seals off West Bank CNN Analysis: Will Jerusalem spat undo peacemaking
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20 dead, dozens hurt in Lahore blasts
March 12, 2010
Two suicide bombers on motorbikes killed at least 20 people and wounded 40 in the Pakistani city of Lahore.
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Analysis: Will Jerusalem spat undo peacemaking?
March 12, 2010
BARRY SCHWEID AP Diplomatic Writer= WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden’s trip to Israel and the West Bank was designed to underscore the Obama administration’s commitment to support Israeli security as it approaches indirect negotiations with the Palestinians. But the jarring Israeli announcement that 1,600 Jewish homes would be constructed in east Jerusalem rattled the exercise, focusing attention on serious differences between the U.S
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Japan arrests whaling activist for boarding ship
March 12, 2010
updated 12:14 a.m. ET March 12, 2010 TOKYO – Japan’s coast guard arrested an anti-whaling activist from New Zealand on Friday for boarding a whaling ship without permission last month, in the latest incident in the ongoing battle over Japanese whaling. Peter Bethune, a member of the U.S.-based Sea Shepherd activist group, is accused of jumping aboard the whaling vessel from a Jet Ski on Feb.
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Biden: Talks can meet Israeli, Palestinian goals (AP)
March 11, 2010
AP – U.S. Vice President Joe Biden says “good faith negotiations” can recognize Israeli security needs and the Palestinian goal for a viable state.
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Biden: Israel is our best friend – Jerusalem Post
March 11, 2010
Telegraph.co.uk Biden: Israel is our best friend Jerusalem Post By JPOST.COM STAFF US Vice President Joe Biden on Thursday delivered a warm speech at Tel Aviv University on Thursday afternoon, stressing the importance of US-Israel friendship and Washington's commitment to the security of the Jewish state. … Netanyahu Expresses 'Regret' About Timing of Housing Plan Voice of America Peace talks 'difficult' for Abbas amid settlement row BBC News Biden: bond 'unbreakable' but US will note missteps Jewish Telegraphic Agency Ha’aretz
