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Conversations with an Arms Dealer

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The French are feeling the fallout from the allegations of corruption in France and internationally, brought against engineering giant Thales by Michel Josserand, a former manager at a Thales unit.Last week in Le Monde…Michel Josserand, former chief executive of Thales Engineering and Consulting, or THEC, said in an interview with newspaper Le Monde that the paying of bribes by Thales was widespread — in violation of French law and international conventions.”I estimate that Thales must pay out between 1 percent and 2 percent of its global revenue in illegal commissions,” he said.

Hamas Rally Blast Kills 15, Including Children

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15 Dead, Including Children, 85 WoundedBefore the explosion, masked Palestinian Hamas activists dressed in funeral shrouds as suicide bombers, march during a rally celebrating the Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, in the West Bank city of Ramallah, Thursday, Sept.

Al Qaida Has Infiltrated Hamas

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Defying Palestinian efforts to ban public arms displays; Hamas leaders vowed to continue fighting Israel as tens of thousands cheer and wave group’s green flags on Sunday.Palestinian militants from the military wing of Hamas carry children with them as they march in Gaza city September 18, 2005.

Gaza a Ga-Ga!

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PALESTINIANS CELEBRATE JEWISH WITHDRAWAL FROM GAZA,VIDEO HEREPalestinian officials struggle to gain control over the chaos in Gaza.Leader of the Islamic militant group Islamic Jihad, Nafez Azzam, second from right, and other unidentified representatives of his group, walks past the partially demolished synagog of the former Jewish settlement of Netzarim, in the central Gaza Strip, Tuesday, Sept.

Arafat and AIDS

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Last year when I first started blogging I ran across this article on Yassir Arafat while he was still reported to be in a coma in France before his death.

Islamic Jihad to Continue "Struggle"

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“Twenty-two years is enough to live,” says the member of the radical Palestinian group Islamic Jihad, his brown eyes darting out from behind the mask.PALESTINIAN ISLAMIC JIHAD WILL CONTINUE “STRUGGLE”,VIDEO HEREPalestinian members of the Islamic Jihad movement burn a model of an Israeli settlement while celebrating the Israeli pullout of Jewish settlements from Gaza, at the Rafah refugee camp, southern Gaza Strip, August 22, 2005.

Israel's Painful Departure

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How do you tell a family who has lived in a home for 20 years that they must now leave?

Hamas Celebrates Israel Expulsion

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** Hamas leader today says this is the beginning of the end for Israel **VIDEO OF JEWISH SETTLER’S EXPULSION HEREHamas the winner in expulsion propaganda war.A Palestinian boy holds a Hamas poster during a rally to celebrate Israel’s imminent pullout from Gaza in front of the Jewish settlement of Neve Dekalim in the southern Gaza Strip today.

Gaza Tension Mounts, Netanyahu Resigns

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VIDEO OF RISING TENSION IN ISRAEL INCLUDING NETANYAHU’S RESIGNATION, HEREBenjamin Netanyahu stepped down as Israel’s finance minister Sunday in a last-minute protest against next week’s Gaza pullout:Netanyahu, a hard-liner and former prime minister with ambitions to reclaim the top job, acknowledged Sunday that he will not be able to stop the withdrawal.

A New Junta Gets to Work in Mauritania

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VIDEO OF THE COUP IN MAURITANIA HEREThe new junta takes over in Mauritania and promises no member of the 17-man junta will run in elections they say will take place in less than two years.The Prime Minister stepped down today after the bloodless coup from last week.Military strong man Ely Ould Mohamed Vall says he will lead the northwest African state to democratic elections in two years at the most.

Egypt Chronology of Terrer

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Reuters put out this timeline of terror attacks in Egypt tonight after the bombings at the Sharm el-Sheikh resort tonight:Oct.

Condoleezza Sizzles in the Sahara

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And, she’s already off making tracks in the Mideast today!SEVERAL HUNDRED PROTESTERS WERE ARRESTED ON THURSDAY BEFORE RICE WAS DUE IN ISRAEL THIS WEEKEND, VIDEO HERECondoleezza continued her jet-set diplomacy this week…On Wednesday, Condoleezza promoted the African Growth and Opportunity Act with her moving speech in Senegal:Before I begin I want to acknowledge something that the Foreign Minister has said.

Death in Gaza as Factions Continue to Battle

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VIDEO OF PALESTINIANS BATTLING EACH OTHER IN GAZA HEREArmed militants fired shots inside the Shifa HospitalTwo bystanders were killed as Palestinian factions fought each other in the Gaza Strip today.

Countdown to Palestinian Civil War

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The Palestinians Ramp Up For Violence:* Hamas will continue to attack Israel from Gaza after the evacuation* Hamas says it has lost faith in Abbas* Hamas admits to being rewarded for their acts of terrorism!

Hamas Snubs Parliament Offer

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HAMAS LEADERS TURN DOWN REQUESTS TO JOIN POLITICAL PROCESS IN WEST BANK VIDEO HEREHamas “politburo” chief Khaled Meshaal talks to reporters after a meeting of Palestinian factions in Damascus on July 5, 2005.

Rice Pushes Egypt Towards Democracy

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SECRETARY RICE PUSHES DEMOCRACY IN EGYPT, VIDEO HEREUS Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice, meets with Opposition Activist Ayman Nour (second from right), leader of the al-Ghad (Tomorrow) party of Egypt in Cairo today.

Sean and "The Shark"

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Update: (Thursday AM) Sean Penn to Irani journalists about the “Death to America” chants he witnessed at a mosque on Friday,”I understand the nature of where it comes from and what its intention is,” he said.

New Quran Abuse Charges

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Is this really a surprise?Palestinian protesters gather in Gaza City to denounce the alleged Quran abuse by Israeli prison guards.

Saudis Seize Israeli Plant

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Honorable Representatives of The Saudi Kingdom have seized a scrap metal plant in Saudi Arabia because it was bought from Israel:The Saudi authorities have reportedly seized a scrap-shredder plant allegedly imported from Israel.Under the Saudi laws, all Israeli items are banned in the kingdom.

A "Gush Katif" Revival Meeting!

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Ruth Matar is a founder and leader of “Women in Green” an organization in support of the Jewish settlers in Gaza and have found welcome support from many US Christian Churches.

Death Toll Rises in Uzbekistan

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NEW VIDEO FROM UZBEKISTAN HERELATEST VIDEO OF UZBEKISTAN HEREPOWERFUL VIDEO MADE BEFORE THE VIOLENCE STARTED HEREHundreds are now reported dead from the violence yesterday in eastern Uzbekistan.

Iranian "Shark" Announces His Candidacy

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As expected, hardliner Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani announced his decision to run for president of Iran in the June 17th elections:A founding leader of the Iranian revolution, who promoted militant Islam in the Middle East and led his country through a war, yesterday became the favourite to be elected President.

Weekend to Rally

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It’s been two years since the start of the Iraq War.

Syrian Shame

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Withdrawal on Monday Syrian Leader Assad announced the withdrawal of Syrian troops from Lebanon to the Syrian border on Monday.

Tear Down This Fence!

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Demanding Damages The UN continues to sink lower and lower on the scale of relevance as it is now looking at how to register Palestinians who want to claim damages stemming from the construction of Israel’s security barrier in the West Bank.

Does Arafat Have AIDS?

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Suspicions Grow that Arafat is Dying of AIDSBy israelinsider staff November 6, 2004Former White House speechwriter David Frum has joined the growing chorus of pundits, medical experts, and intelligence operatives who claim Yasser Arafat is likely suffering from AIDS.