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Al Dictator play reopens after 44 years in Beirut theater

Al Dictator play Directed by Lina Abyad written by Issam Mahfouz was first played by Antoine Kerbaj and Michel Nabaa in Beirut theater in 1968, now...

by AliZreik in Lebanon on 02/02/2012

Politics

Minister Yuli Edelstein briefs journalists - Itamar

Minister of Public Diplomacy and Diaspora Affairs Yuli Edelstein hosts foreign journalists on a tour of Itamar and calls upon journalists to “see and...

by Nir Alon in Israel on 19/01/2012

Our World

Palestinian children at play

Palestinian children playing a game of football by placing stones to determine the pitch. Ramallah, Palestine. 16th January 2012

by Mahmoud illean in Palestinian Territory on 16/01/2012

BREAKING NEWS

02/02/2012 - Al Dictator play reopens after 44 years in Beirut theater - Lebanon - Al Dictator play Directed by Lina Abyad...
19/01/2012 - Minister Yuli Edelstein briefs journalists - Itamar - Israel - Minister of Public Diplomacy and...
16/01/2012 - Palestinian children at play - Palestinian Territory - Palestinian children playing a game of...
16/12/2011 - Women compete in badminton at Yonex Moncton International Challenge - Canada - Women take to the courts at the Yonex...
15/12/2011 - Men compete in badminton at Yonex Moncton International Challenge - Canada - Men compete at the Yonex Moncton...
11/11/2011 - Coeur De Pirate plays Virgin Mobile Mod Club - Toronto - Canada - Singer-songwriter Coeur De Pirate (aka...
29/10/2011 - Paco de Lucía plays live in Tel Aviv - Israel - Spanish flamenco guitar virtuoso, Paco...
15/10/2011 - Dutch Eredivisie Football Ajax vs AZ 2-2 - Netherlands - Eredivisie match Ajax vs AZ. In a top...
30/09/2011 - Abandoned School turned into House of Games - Portugal - An old abandoned elementary school in...
14/09/2011 - Ajax vs Olympique Lyonnais - Amsterdam - Netherlands - Football Champions League match between...

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Syrian refugees protest with masks of world leaders - Yayladagi
File images: The UN failed to pass a resolution allowing the international community to protect Syria's civilian population. Refugees protest wearing masks depicting various world ...
Palestine vs Italy U19 female football match - Italy triumph 7-0
Palestinian and the Italian female U19 football teams play against each other with Italy winning the game 7-0 at the Dura International Stadium, Hebron, Palestine. 7th February 2012
Fam Irvoll shows off her latest collection at Oslo Fashion Week
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Fam Irvoll's children collection shown at Oslo Fashion Week
Fam Irvoll's shows oh a collection of children's clothing at the Oslo Fashion week. Irvoll is a Norwegian fashion creator who is known for her colorful and playful creations f...
Italian and Palestinian women's U19 teams hold friendly match
The Italian and Palestinian women's U19 national teams face off in Hebron. The match ended in a 7-0 win for the Italian team. Palestinian Territory. 7th February 2012
Views of Mexico's archaeological zone of Tula
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Oncologist says Yuvraj Singh can resume training in May - New Delhi
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Pakistanis celebrate winning the Test Series by whitewashing England
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Super Bowl XLVI begins in Indianapolis
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European Tour - Qatar Masters Won by Paul Lawrie of Scotland
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Daily life in the northern area of the Gaza Strip
Palestinian Children play in front of their houses in the Jabaliya refugee camp in the northern area of the Gaza Strip. Palestinian Territories. 5th February 2012.
Superbowl XLVI - Game Day
Early morning crowds arriving for Superbowl XLVI in which the New York Giants will be playing the New England Patriots for the NFL championship. Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. 5th February...
Snowstorm hits North London
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Canterbury gets covered in snow (2 of 2)
Canterbury was blanketed in snow overnight leaving many picturesque scenes of the city. Canterbury, UK, 05/02/2012.
Barriers in Parliament Square taken down - London
Put up 18 months ago to stop peace protestors camping in Parliament Square, the barriers protecting the grass have finally been removed. London, United Kingdom. 5th February 2012
Hyderabad protests against conditions in Kashmir
People protest against conditions in Kashmir on 'Kashmir Day', outside the Hyderabad press club. Hyderabad, Pakistan. 5th February 2012
Spanish Football League: FC Barcelona 2 - Real Sociedad 1
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Levante ties Racing de Santander 1 - 1 in football - Valencia
Levante UD tied Racing de Santander 1 - 1 in a Spanish league match played in Valencia. Aruna Koné scored the goal for Levante UD, with Arana scoring for Racing. Spain. 4th February ...
SC Braga wins 1-0 against Portimonense and goes through League Cup
SC Braga wins 1-0 against Portimonense for the Portuguese League Cup. The goal scored by midfielder Hugo Viana almost at the end of the match allows Braga to play the Semi-finals. Braga...
Russians march for free elections and democracy
Russian people protest for free elections and to support Russian opposition with about 200 demonstrating in Berlin's inner city. Berlin, Germany. 4th February 2012.