Ex-Soviet dissident Sharansky resigns from Israeli cabinet
Natan Sharansky a former Soviet dissident and ally of President Bush resigned from the Israeli cabinet in protest against the disengagement plan from Gaza. He argued Israel must not concede land without Palestinian democratization and called the plan a tragic mistake. He noted his opposition since the outset and cited his belief in democratic reform as a condition for concessions.
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Kuwaitis Push to Allow Women in Local Kuwait Elections Vote Stall
Kuwait Parliament failed to pass a local elections reform allowing women to run and vote after Islamist and conservative lawmakers abstained. With 29 for and 29 abstentions, the measure lacks the 33 votes needed for a valid outcome. A new vote is planned in Tuesday's session.
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Palestinians Demolish Homes Of Security Officers In Gaza
A Palestinian bulldozer and security forces demolished three seaside homes built illegally on public land in northern Gaza. The move, praised by many Palestinians as a stand against corruption, follows Abbas ordered crackdowns and signals a wider effort to curb abuses in security services.
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