Hamas official accused of smuggling 817000 cash into Gaza
Palestinian security forces confiscated 817000 dollars in 500 euro notes at the Egypt Gaza border in a bid by Hamas official Ghazi Hamad to smuggle funds to Gaza. Abbas ordered a criminal inquiry amid clashes between Abbas loyalists and a Hamas militia. The money was said to be donated from abroad for Gaza’s poor as Western aid remains blocked.
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Piano tuner in Cuba challenges embargo with donated pianos
Benjamin Treuhart, a veteran piano tuner, has helped ship 237 old pianos from the United States to Cuba over nearly two decades. He notes Cuban termites and aging Soviet era pianos hinder music, while Cuban pianists excel. Treuhart travels with US approvals, boosting cultural ties despite trade policy.
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Iraqi government to open without key ministers
Incoming Iraqi prime minister Nouri al Maliki said he failed to secure defense or interior ministers in talks with coalition partners, yet he will inaugurate the Cabinet on Saturday and present it to Parliament of 275 members today.
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Brother: UAE diplomat released in Baghdad kidnap
Naji Rashid al-Nuaimi the 28 year old first secretary at the UAE Embassy was kidnapped Tuesday night in Baghdad's Mansour district. His Sudanese driver was shot. His brother Mohammed said the family was informed of his release by the government and he would return to the Emirates on Friday.
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