Peace hopes rise as Sharon shifts stance in Middle East
The editorial notes fragile optimism in Israel Palestine peace efforts led by Ariel Sharon after leaving Likud to form Kadima. US involvement under Condoleezza Rice and reduced violence since Gaza withdrawal boost prospects for a negotiated settlement despite Hamas opposition and ongoing security concerns.
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Pearl Harbor Day in History Highlights
An assortment of notable December events reflects on Pearl Harbor Day and its enduring influence. The history segment recalls anniversaries, tributes, and key moments tied to December 7 across years.
Dec 7 Pearl Harbor omission sparks Gazette readers
Readers criticize The Gazette for not mentioning Pearl Harbor on its On This Day in History feature and note online and print reminders from Dec 7 1941. The editor's note recalls the 1941 extra edition and Dec 8 coverage of a military ceremony.
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Iraqis Face Crucial Elections and Possible Breakup
A provocative analysis argues the upcoming Iraqi elections may decide if U S troops can leave, warning that without a political deal among Kurds Shiites and Sunnis Iraq could split into a Shiite south and Kurdish north, risking civil war and ethnic cleansing. It emphasizes Khalilzad’s diplomacy post vote to push Sunnis into the political process and encourage constitutional revisions for oil sharing.
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