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Wave of Israeli spring protests leaves Palestinian citizens out in the cold

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The ObserverIsraelArab minority has been alienated by united opposition against judicial reforms by Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition As the light faded and tens of thousands of protesters made their way back from the Knesset to Jerusalem’s train station last week, the mood was tired but determined. Israel’s newly re-elected prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is no stranger to demonstrations calling for him to resign. But the now two-month-old movement against his far-right coalition’s plans to overhaul the judicial system is not like those he has faced before – or like any in the country’s history. Read More...

Who is Jessica Wright engaged to? Meet the Celebrity Karaoke Club stars fiance William Lee-Kemp

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TOWIE's Jessica Wright is engaged to William Lee-Kemp. Picture: Instagram Who is Jess Wright's boyfriend and how did they meet? Everything you need to know about William Lee-Kemp... Jess Wright likes to keep her relationship out of the spotlight, but back in March the TOWIE star announced her engagement to boyfriend William Lee-Kemp. Taking to Instagram, the 34-year-old showed off her dazzling ring as she shared a sweet snap of the pair kissing in the French Alps. Read More...

Why Mahmoud Abbas Is Called Abu Mazen

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Analysis: Why Mahmoud Abbas Is Called Abu Mazen Day to Day: February 10, 2004 Slate's Explainer: A Palestinian President by Any Other Name ALEX CHADWICK, host: This is DAY TO DAY from NPR News. I'm Alex Chadwick. The Middle East peace process has new life again with a truce between Israel and the Palestinian Authority. This comes after a meeting between Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, also known as Abu Mazen. Read More...