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03.4.2008 | 06:39 By Anshel Pfeffer First J'lem fo... (World, 77 articles)
31.1.2008 02:41 Yaron Zelekha Economic Strategy / How recession was stopped in its tracks israel, economy, recession 24.1.2008 09:56 Shlomi Sheffer Hard look The recession is here economy, Israel 17.1.2008 05:16 By Sarit Menahem Black sheep of the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Economy, TASE, Israel 17.1.2008 03:13 Nehemia Shtrasler Was there a recession? Israel, Economy, Recession, U.S. 15.1.2008 12:36 By Tal Levy, The Marker Plummeting dollar hits 9-year low, drops below NIS 3.7 shekel, CPI, Israel, economy 10.1.2008 10:50 By Aluf Benn What a glorious decline Economy 09.1.2008 06:24 By Moti Bassok Imports hit an all-time high in 2007 Israel, Economy, Imports economy, Israel 06.1.2008 02:50 By Dafna Maor Hard Look / We're in good shape. 23.4.2008 09:41 The Associated Press Clinton scores vital win over Obama in Pennsylvania contest U.S., Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Pennsylvania 23.4.2008 08:24 The Associated Press Congress to be briefed on alleged Syria-N. Independence Day, Daniel Rogov Israel 07.5.2008 15:58 By Tamar Rotem ' Our grandparents established the state.
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  • Cease-fire (9 articles)
  • Top News
    Obama turns focus to race against McCain, as Clinton struggles (U.S., 69 articles)
    Pollster John Zogby saying what practicing Democrats would not told me, " I think voters face-to-face are not willing to say they would oppose an African-American candidate. Obama's chief strategist said in a television interview Sunday that his campaign is considering a suggestion from McCain's campaign for the two presidential hopefuls to participate in joint town meetings and debates around America starting this summer. In a sign of what could be an extremely unusual fall campaign, the two sides said Saturday that they would be open to holding joint forums or unmoderated debates across the country in front of voters through the summer.
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  • Clinton lends her struggling campaign $6.4 million :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Elections (6 articles)
  • Cleric spokesman: Cease-fire in Baghdad's Sadr City :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: World (World, 38 articles)
    The American military said 21 suspected gunmen were killed in Shiite militia strongholds late Tuesday, while Iraqi officials said 15 civilians were among the dead, including two women. Abrams tanks were used to repel attacks on two army checkpoints, killing 22 militants in one clash late Sunday, the U.S. military said on Monday. In Baghdad, clashes between U.S.-backed Iraqi troops and Shiite militiamen in the Sadr City district killed two men and wounded 18 other people, police said Wednesday.
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  • Strange bedfellows in Iraq (6 articles)


  • Olympic torch relay goes uninterrupted in Australia :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: World (World, 22 articles)
    BANGKOK, Thailand Thai authorities beefed up security in Bangkok's historic center, deploying 2,000 police to protect the Olympic flame from protesters ahead of the torch relay Saturday. A Chinese man was arrested for saying on the internet that he planned to grab the Olympic torch during its relay through eastern China, police said Sunday. DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania About 1,000 people cheered and marched with a team of 80 athletes and a Cabinet minister participating Sunday in the Tanzania leg of the Olympic torch relay, the flame's only stop in Africa.
    Other stories about torch, Tibet and China:
  • Tibet activists: China detains scores of Buddhist monks :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: World (18 articles)
  • Myanmar Junta Still Blocking Much Cyclone Aid (World, 26 articles)
    The junta is also continuing to deny entry to foreign aid workers, who relief officials say are needed to prevent more deaths. WASHINGTON First lady Laura Bush on Monday said the United States stands ready to pump more aid into Myanmar to help its recovery from a cyclone so devastating the death toll could top 10,000. Five days after the storm, the junta continued to stall on visas for U.N. teams and other foreign aid workers anxious to deliver food, water and medicine to survivors amid fears the death toll could hit 100,000.
    Other stories about aid, Myanmar and Burma:
  • Burma votes amid cyclone aid row (13 articles)
  • U.S.
  • Polygamist children face tough transition outside ranch :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Nation (17 articles)
  • City police investigate R&B singer R. Kelly in sex tape :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: The R. Kelly trial (17 articles)
  • Stroger's health board picks praised :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Metro & Tri-State (15 articles)
  • President calls Jenna's wedding 'spectacular' (14 articles)
  • World
  • Ex-IDF Chief: Hezbollah rule in Lebanon may help Israel beat it (35 articles)
  • Morgan Tsvangirai says he will participate in Zimbabwe runoff (14 articles)
  • Tadic defeats hardliners in Serbia elections (12 articles)
  • Darfur rebels charge on Khartoum (10 articles)
  • Finance
  • Gas jumps above $3.67, oil passes $126 on Venezuela concerns (15 articles)
  • Yahoo fallout likely after rejection of Microsoft - (12 articles)
  • AIG chief faces mounting pressure (7 articles)
  • Clear Channel posts higher earnings on asset sales (7 articles)
  • Entertainment
  • THE MONKEY KING (13 articles)
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  • Bob Dylan drawings to be displayed at London gallery (5 articles)
  • Big Weekend: Best of the new bands (5 articles)
  • Sports
  • Garcia ends drought with playoff win at Players Championship (17 articles)
  • Ribeiro, Osgood fined for Game 2 exchange (15 articles)
  • Chelsea draw with Bolton makes Man. United Premier League champions (14 articles)
  • D’Antoni Accepts Offer to Coach Knicks (13 articles)




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