Asian governments forced to act as oil prices soar
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Historical accidents and collective learning in Iran
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"My son did not kill his grandfather"
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Israelis are talking to Hamas: religion at the cutting edge
There are Israeli Jews who have been talking to Hamas for years,…
Hosni under fire for 'burning books' remark
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Health Matters: Monitors urged for all with high blood pressure
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Palestinian PM says $1.4 billion in investments raised at West Bank business conference
BETHLEHEM: A Palestinian business conference has helped raise investments for projects worth…