Arab citizens in Israel show rising protest at state legitimacy
A survey directed by Sammy Smooha of Haifa University finds more than 40 percent of Israel's Arab citizens question the state's right to exist, seen as protest and despair rather than belief. He links growing Holocaust denial to protests against Jewish state legitimacy.
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Sri Lanka closes chapter as Tamil Tigers defeated
After a long civil war, Sri Lanka declares victory over the Tamil Tigers. President Rajapaksa promises a power sharing deal with Tamils while security forces report Prabhakaran and top leaders killed. The conflict leaves thousands dead and displaces hundreds of thousands.
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Iraq to hold parliamentary elections on January 30
Iraq announces national parliamentary polls set for January 30 2010. The vote shapes the government that will nominate a prime minister and affects the timetable for U S troop drawdown with 135 000 troops to be reduced by 2010. The date supports President Obama plan to keep substantial forces past the election.
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Speaker Michael Martin Apologizes Over Expenses Scandal
Britain’s House of Commons speaker Michael Martin apologized for his role amid a widening expenses scandal. He pledged to restore Parliament’s respectability while critics accuse him of ignoring reform and blocking publication. Opposition leader David Cameron urges an election as Brown must decide by mid-2010.
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Post office cuts 25000 workers amid 6.5 billion loss
The U.S. Postal Service reduced staff by 25,000 this year, bringing postal employment below 635,000 from about 800,000 in 1999. The agency warns of a potential 6.5 billion loss, with a possible 1.5 billion shortfall even after borrowing and changes. Rates rose to 44 cents for a first class stamp.
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