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| Jul.19 |
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Sunni bloc rejoins Iraqi cabinet Baghdad: 6 ministers from the Accordance Front has rejoined the Shia-led government, in an important step for national reconciliation
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| May.26 |
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New leader to form unity cabinet |
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| Mar.9 |
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Israel approves settlement growth. Jerusalem
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| Sep.18 |
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Iraq to review all security firms. Baghdad
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| Sep.15 |
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Sadr group quits Iraq ruling bloc Baghdad: The political movement loyal to radical Shia cleric Moqtada Sadr has withdrawn from governing Shia alliance
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| Aug.1 |
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Sunni bloc leaves Iraq government. Baghdad
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| Jul.8 |
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Release of Palestinian prisoners approved |
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| Jun.18 |
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Abbas dissolves security council. West Bank
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| Jun.17 |
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New Palestinian cabinet sworn in
West Bank: President Abbas swore in a temporary cabinet for emergency government in an attempt to regain control of the region
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| Jun.14 |
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Abbas sacks Hamas-led government| West Bank: Palestinian Authority President has dismissed the coalition government and declared a state of emergency. Mahmoud Abbas would seek to cal... | |
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| Apr.24 |
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Iraqi politicians say government failing |
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| Apr.16 |
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Sadr ministers quit Iraqi cabinet Baghdad: The head of Moqtada Sadr's parliament bloc says the cleric has ordered his ministers to withdraw from the cabinet
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| Mar.15 |
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New Palestinian Cabinet named
Gaza: Israel will not deal with the new government because its program falls short of the recognition of the Jewish state
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| Mar.14 |
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Hamas, Fatah agree on government |
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| Jan.11 |
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Bush team begins selling Iraq plan. Washington
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| Dec.28 |
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Government seeks control |
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| Nov.25 |
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Cabinet meets on Hariri tribunal |
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| Nov.12 |
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PM mulls Cabinet shakeup |
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| Nov.11 |
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Ministers throw government into turmoil
Beirut: 5 Shiite ministers resigned from Cabinet after talks about giving the Hezbollah party more power collapsed
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| Nov.8 |
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Iraq corruption 'costs billions' |
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| Nov.6 |
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Agreement near on unity government |
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| Sep.11 |
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Palestinian unity cabinet agreed |
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| Aug.9 |
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Israel votes to push deeper into Lebanon. Jerusalem
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| Aug.7 |
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Leaders sack government |
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| Jul.13 |
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Province power transferred |
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| May.28 |
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Israel accepts Lebanon cease-fire request |
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| May.21 |
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PM vows to tackle terrorism |
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| Feb.24 |
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Top Shiite leaders urge Iraqi unity |
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| Feb.10 |
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Iraqis forming new government |
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| Jan.27 |
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Abbas urges Hamas to form government. West Bank
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| Dec.14 |
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Bush takes on Iraqi war critics |
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| Nov.30 |
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Bush outlines Iraq 'victory plan'
Washington: The President has said he will not accept 'anything less than complete victory' in Iraq
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| Sep.11 |
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Israeli flag lowered over Gaza It was the end of 38 years of an occupation of the Palestinian territory 2 weeks ahead of schedule
| Israel has already removed its settlers, bulldozed their homes and demolished its military bases. 20 synagogues left intact after rabbis argued demolition went against Jewish law
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| Aug.28 |
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Committee signs Iraq's draft constitution| Baghdad: The constitutional committee approved a final draft and put it before the National Assembly, despite the Sunni rejection | |
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| Aug.26 |
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No agreement yet on constitution. Baghdad
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| Aug.22 |
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Iraq delays vote on draft constitution. Baghdad
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Official: Iraq to draft constitution on time |
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| Aug.13 |
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'Progress' on constitution |
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| May.8 |
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PM suffers cabinet setback |
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| May.7 |
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Cabinet deal ending political deadlock |
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| Mar.15 |
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Syria intel pulling out of Beirut |
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| Mar.5 |
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Assad: Syria to redeploy Lebanon troops President Bashar al-Assad has announced the redeployment of the forces to the eastern Bekaa Valley
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| Feb.28 |
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Lebanon's pro-Syrian PM resigns Beirut: The government abruptly resigned during a stormy parliamentary debate, prompting a roar from protesters
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| Feb.23 |
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Palestinian PM wins cabinet deal. West Bank
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| Jan.10 |
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Abbas makes peace offer to Israel West Bank: Palestinian leader has offered 'the hand of peace' after his landslide victory in presidential election
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| Nov.7 |
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Allawi declares state of emergency Baghdad: Interim Prime Minister declared a 60-day state of emergency, as preparations were under way for an offensive on Flluja
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| Nov.6 |
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Palestinians ponder end to Arafat era. Gaza
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| Oct.26 |
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Japan won't bow to hostage threat
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| Oct.17 |
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Sudan hints at Darfur power share |
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Sharon refused to bow settlers' demands |
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| Sep.14 |
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Iraq rebuilding funds shifted to security |
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| Aug.31 |
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France strives to free hostages |
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| Aug.14 |
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Iraq vows to return order to Najaf |
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| Aug.7 |
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Iraq amnesty targets insurgents Baghdad: 30-day amnesty which may see thousands of people on the margins of insurgency pardoned has been signed into law
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| Jul.17 |
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Arafat rejected government resignation. West Bank
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| Jul.15 |
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Iraq to form new security force Baghdad: Attacks by insurgents continued as the government is establishing an intelligence service to 'annihilate' terrorist groups
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| Jul.10 |
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Iraq appeals for health funding |
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| Jun.28 |
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Interim government sworn |
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| Jun.27 |
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US hands over sovereignty in Iraq| Baghdad: US administrator Paul Bremer gave legal documents to an Iraqi judge two days ahead of schedule | |
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| Jun.8 |
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Iraq plan gets unanimous backing. UN Security Council
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| Jun.2 |
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Brahimi: Give government a chance |
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| Jun.1 |
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Council dissolved as new president named. Baghdad
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| May.8 |
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Bush: Delay for Palestinian state. Washington
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| Apr.26 |
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US sets limits to Iraqi self-rule |
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| Apr.22 |
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Ban on Baathists eased |
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| Apr.18 |
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Spain PM orders Iraq troops home New prime minister Zapatero has given orders for Spanish troops to be brought home in 'as short a time as possible'
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| Mar.15 |
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PM-elect: Troops out of Iraq. Spain
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| Mar.8 |
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Interim constitution signed Iraq: Governing Council members signed a constitution, laying the groundwork for future elections and a permanent constitution
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| Mar.5 |
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New delay for constitution |
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| Feb.29 |
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Iraqis agree draft constitution
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| Feb.28 |
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Splits delay basic law deal. Baghdad
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| Feb.2 |
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Sharon orders Gaza pullout plan. Jerusalem
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| Dec.17 |
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Iran 'owed billions for Saddam war' |
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| Nov.26 |
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Top Shi'ite Criticizes U.S. Political Plans |
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| Nov.24 |
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Council announces timetable for self-rule |
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| Nov.15 |
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Iraqis set timetable for power transfer |
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| Nov.14 |
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Iraqis 'to govern by next summer'. Baghdad
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| Nov.13 |
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Bush to speed up Iraqi handover |
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| Nov.1 |
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Iraqi handover to be speeded up |
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| Oct.9 |
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New Palestinian cabinet in crisis. West Bank
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| Oct.6 |
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Cabinet backs Iraq troops. Turkey
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| Oct.5 |
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Arafat installs emergency cabinet |
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| Sep.26 |
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Powell: Iraqi constitution in 6 months |
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| Sep.24 |
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Ruling council backs US |
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| Sep.7 |
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Bush to ask 87 billions more for Iraq
Washington: President has told the American people that Iraq is '"now the central front' in a global war against terrorism
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| Sep.4 |
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Abbas asks Palestinian council for support |
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| Jul.18 |
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Annan chief 'seeks Iraqi handover' |
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| Jul.14 |
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Ruling council asserts role |
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| Jul.13 |
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Iraqi council acts for first time New governing council cancels all holidays 'linked to the old dictatorial regime' and name April 9, as a new national holiday
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| Apr.28 |
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Interim government to start within month. Baghdad
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| Apr.23 |
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Compromise in Arafat Cabinet standoff |
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| Apr.15 |
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Meeting for new civil authority. Baghdad
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| Apr.9 |
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Statue falls, Saddam's regime in disarray| Baghdad: The toppling of a giant bronze statue in Baghdad is being greeted as the symbolic crumbling of Saddam Hussein's regime | |
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| Sep.11 |
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Arafat to form new government. West Bank
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| Jul.3 |
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Arafat reshuffles security officials |
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| Jun.25 |
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Arafat defiant after Bush speech |
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| Jun.24 |
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Bush calls for end to Arafat's rule
Washington: President has urged the Palestinian people to replace Arafat, with a leader 'not compromised by terror'
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| Jun.21 |
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Report: Arafat to accept Clinton plan |
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| Jun.17 |
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Israel building fence along West Bank |
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| Jun.15 |
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Israelis to fence off West Bank towns |
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| May.19 |
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Palestinians condemn bombing |
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| May.18 |
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Palestinian ministers 'ready to resign' |
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| Apr.29 |
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Moves to end Arafat siege |
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| Apr.28 |
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Arafat accepted plan to lift siege. West Bank
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| Feb.2 |
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PFLP shuns Arafat |
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| Oct.23 |
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Israel defies call to pull back |