Being human, homosexual acts and good hygiene
There are many things that make humans distinct from animals. One of these, that is beautiful and unique, is that humans, when making love, in its natural form, between a man and a woman, is done face to face, and the bodies facing each other.
Editorial, 3/25/2010

UN Human Rights Council condemns Israel's construction of settlements in East Jerusalem
The operative paragraphs welcome the international community's reaffirmation that settlements, the separation barriers were built on occupied lands, demolition of homes and evictions are illegal under international law and constitute an obstacle to the peace
Palestine-Israel-UN, Politics, 3/25/2010

EU condemns construction in East Jerusalem
The EU's foreign policy chief, Catherine Ashton, condemned an Israeli decision to continue construction on the site of the former Shepherd Hotel in east Jerusalem.
Palestine-Israel-European Union, Politics, 3/25/2010

Jerusalemites in dire need for international protection
Following of a terrorist attack carried out by an armed group of illegal Israeli settlers against the home of Abu Shaban family in Ras-Alamoud neighborhood adjacent to the Old city of Jerusalem, Fateh Revolutionary Council Member Dimitri Diliani called for international protection for Jerusalemites.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 3/25/2010

Israel responds to British expulsion of diplomat over Hamas killing
Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said two days ago that "Israel has not received any proof pointing to Israeli involvement in the matter and regrets the British decision" to expel Israeli diplomats who are accused of being involved in the murder of a Hamas official in the United Arab Emirates using forget British passports.
Palestine-Israel-UK, Politics, 3/25/2010

Gazans receiving Caritas aid marks 1000th day of siege
For more than 1,000 days, Gaza has been under siege now, with devastating consequences for its already poor population.
Palestine-Israel-Germany, Politics, 3/25/2010

Israeli navy wounds Gazan fisherman inside Palestinian waters
His condition is currently too unstable to risk removing the pieces of shrapnel lodged in his brain.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 3/25/2010

Clinton's Speech at American Israel Public Affairs Committee
the status quo in the Middle East is unsustainable and threatens Israel's long-term future, urging Israel to pursue a two-state solution with the Palestinians based on its 1967 borders with agreed land swaps
Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 3/25/2010


News from around the web:

Iraq vote recount calls rejected - BBC
Iraq, Politics, 3/25/2010

Iraq's tight race prompt warnings of violence - WashingtonPost.com
Iraq, Politics, 3/25/2010

Iraq's Kurds could lose some of their influence to anti-American Sadr movement - WashingtonPost.com
Iraq, Politics, 3/25/2010

Iraqi election accentuates country's deep divides - WashingtonPost.com
Iraq, Politics, 3/25/2010

Iraq election increases women in parliament – regardless of vote count - CS Monitor
Iraq, Politics, 3/25/2010

Syria stands ready if 'war is imposed': Assad - Yahoo! News
Syria-Israel, Politics, 3/25/2010

Kadhafi hosts first Arab summit in bid to 'rescue' Jerusalem - Yahoo! News
Libya-Palestine, Politics, 3/25/2010

U.S. presses Israel for Mideast goodwill steps - WashingtonPost.com
Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 3/25/2010

Arabs to raise $500 million for Jerusalem: Mussa - Yahoo! News
Regional-Palestine, Politics, 3/25/2010

Israeli settlements standoff with US: Netanyahu fails to defuse tensions - CS Monitor
Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 3/25/2010

Israeli soldiers on trial for misconduct in Gaza war - Yahoo! News
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 3/25/2010

U.N. panel asks to quiz Hezbollah on Hariri murder - WashingtonPost.com
Lebanon-UN, Politics, 3/25/2010

Saudi Arabia announces arrest of 110 Al Qaeda suspects - CS Monitor
Saudi Arabia, Politics, 3/25/2010

Dubai assassination puts tough-talking cop Dahi Khalfan Tamim in spot - CS Monitor
United Arab Emirates-Palestine-UK, Politics, 3/25/2010

Lebanon's archaeological sites a pillager's paradise - Yahoo! News
Lebanon, Local, 3/25/2010

After Years of War and Abuse, New Hope for Ancient Babylon - NY Times
Iraq, Science, 3/25/2010

Iraqi foreign minister walks out of Libya meeting - WashingtonPost.com
Iraq-Libya, Politics, 3/25/2010

Saudi female poet whose verse inflames and inspires - BBC
Saudi Arabia, Culture, 3/25/2010

Yemen Socialist party editor freed: official - Yahoo! News
Yemen, Politics, 3/25/2010

Somalia insurgents take over radio stations - WashingtonPost.com
Somalia, Politics, 3/25/2010

Yemenis Wary Of U.S. Aid To Fight Terrorism - NPR
Yemen, Politics, 3/25/2010

Bin Laden Warns U.S. Over Fate of Qaeda Figure - NY Times
Regional-USA, Politics, 3/25/2010

Cairo Journal: A Synagogue’s Unveiling Exposes a Conundrum - NY Times
Egypt, Politics, 3/25/2010

Egypt prayers for Mubarak health - BBC
Egypt, Politics, 3/25/2010

Yemen: Ban on Child Brides Is Imperiled - NY Times
Yemen, Culture, 3/25/2010

Dubai World gets $9.5 bln injection for debt plan - Yahoo! News
United Arab Emirates, Economics, 3/25/2010

                                                                                                                                                   

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