Israeli Human Rights Lawyer Sfard Shapes Palestinian Rights
Michael Sfard, a Jerusalem attorney, has built a track record defending Palestinian rights in Israel’s Supreme Court. He helped dismantle a rogue West Bank settlement and reroute the separation barrier to restore farmland, guiding Yesh Din, Peace Now, and Breaking The Silence in key cases.
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Apple strikes China Mobile iPhone deal for China market
Apple says it reached a deal to bring iPhone to China Mobile the world’s largest carrier. The iPhone 5S and 5C will launch in Apple and China Mobile stores with registration opening midweek and sales starting Friday January 17. Pricing not disclosed. China Mobile aims for 4G expansion to 340 cities by 2014 and surpassing rivals with faster data and broader coverage.
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Iceland elf advocates halt road plan over elf habitat
Elf supporters join environmentalists to urge the Icelandic Road and Coastal Commission to abandon a direct Alftanes to Gardabaer highway. The case, paused by a Supreme Court review after Friends of Lava sought protection for elf sites and nesting lava-field habitats.
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Spain’s El Gordo Christmas Lottery Delivers Record Payouts
Jubilant Spaniards celebrated as El Gordo, the world’s richest Christmas lottery, awarded 3.4 billion dollars in prizes during a four hour TV show. A Madrid mechanic, Raul Clavero, and four family members held winning numbers plus others across Madrid Barcelona and Tenerife. This year the taxman takes 20 percent on winnings over 3400 dollars as Spain battles high unemployment and economic pain.
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