Echoes of Raid on 'Exodus' Ship in 1947
The deadly attack on pro-Palestinian activists off the coast of Gaza on Monday reminded some Israeli observers of a seminal event in the Jewish struggle for an independent homeland. feeds.nytimes.com |
Online Praise for a Cleric Draws Fire, Again
A British diplomat's words of praise for a Lebanese cleric who inspired the founders of Hezbollah disappeared from her blog on Friday after Israel's foreign ministry expressed outrage. feeds.nytimes.com |
Suicide bomber kills 41
A SUICIDE bomber blew himself up at a crowded Iraqi army recruitment centre in Baghdad today killing 41 people. news.com.au |
Political Memo: Iraqi Political Theater, Even as Democracy Struggles
Two dozen lawmakers met in an unofficial session of a body elected more than six months ago, but still not functioning. feeds.nytimes.com |
Veterans Reaching Out for Help Online
Created by veterans in early 2008, the free online program Vets Prevail offers six half-hour lessons on managing post-deployment combat stress and symptoms of depression. nytimes.com |