Israel's revolving door politics in a fragmented parliament
Israel faces a feb 6 prime minister race between Ehud Barak and Ariel Sharon as four leaders have failed to serve full terms in five years. A fragmented 120 seat parliament and evolving electoral rules breed unstable governments, with Netanyahu avoiding the race and Peres briefly entering before exiting.
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Iran puts 17 on trial for killings in 1998 case
Seventeen defendants including former intelligence agents face trial in Tehran for the 1998 killings of four dissident intellectuals. The case highlights Iran's reformist hard line power struggle as families criticize closed proceedings and fear justice will not be served.
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Germany defends actions in mad cow crisis
Germany rejects claims of delay in halting animal feed ingredients linked to mad cow disease as Belgium and the Netherlands pull German beef from sale. Agriculture Ministry official Martin Wille said a report was sent to the EU Commission and went unanswered for weeks. Five German cattle cases have been confirmed in recent weeks, prompting concern from neighbors. Belgium ordered withdrawal of German beef and cautioned consumers.
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