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Archive for March 6th, 2008

Terrorists Attack a Jewish Seminary in Jerusalem

Posted on March 6, 2008 - Filed Under Israel, terrorism

 
A “severe terrorist attack” has taken place at a Jewish seminary in Jerusalem. 
Two gunmen broke into the Mercaz Harav Rabbinical Seminary and opened fire.  Most of the students in the seminary are high school age. The casualty count stands at 8 deaths and 35 injured but that is expected to climb.    
The Jerusalem Post is reporting that the […]

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Kenyan Parliament Seeks to Ratify Peace Accord

Posted on March 6, 2008 - Filed Under Africa, Kenya

 
It now goes to the Parliament of Kenya to finalize the peace process. 
Today, the first session of paliament opened since the power-sharing agreement was reached between President Mwai Kibaki and former rival turned new Prime Minister Ralia Odinga.   
“I urge honorable members to ensure that all the necessary bills to implement the accord and other social and economic […]

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Chavez Prepared to Nationalize Colombian Companies

Posted on March 6, 2008 - Filed Under Chavez

Venezuela is looking to build on its strategic alliance with Ecuador in its latest imbroglio with Colombia. Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, warned that a recent Columbian raid into Ecuador that killed two dozen rebels amounted to a “war crime.” He then called for more aggressive action against Colombia.
Venezuela and Colombia have annual trade worth $6 […]

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