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Israeli police question Olmert again :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: World
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JERUSALEM Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on Friday was interrogated by police for a second time about corruption allegations that threaten his political survival and Israeli efforts for peace with Syria and the Palestinians. (article 3)
Detectives and state prosecutors are exploring the possibility he may have taken bribes, violated campaign funding laws and laundered money, police say. (article 3)
JERUSALEM - Israel's defense minister said Wednesday he would use his considerable power to topple the fragile coalition government if Prime Minister Ehud Olmert does not step aside to face corruption allegations. (article 4)
The latest investigation into corruption allegations involving Olmert has distracted Israel for nearly a week and has the potential to derail delicate peace talks with the Palestinians. (article 2)
Olmert made his statement in a nationally televised speech from his official residence after a court lifted a gag order in the case. (article 2)
According to police suspicions, Olmert took hundreds of thousands of dollars in illicit contributions from Jewish businessman Morris "Moshe" Talansky. (article 2)
The Israeli government has announced plans to build nearly 900 new housing units in a part of East Jerusalem that is considered occupied territory. (article 1)
On Monday, the prime minister will have one of his regular meetings with the Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, in an attempt to push forward peace talks. (article 1)
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Source articles
- Israel plans more settler homes (BBC News, 06/01/2008, 232 words)
- Olmert denies allegations but will quit if indicted :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: World (suntimes.com, 06/02/2008, 219 words)
- Israeli police question Olmert again :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: World (suntimes.com, 06/02/2008, 564 words)
- Israeli defense chief: Leader must step down :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: World (suntimes.com, 06/02/2008, 919 words)
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