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Palestinian president warns US against recognising Jerusalem as Israel's capital

The Palestinian president has warned that US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital would jeopardise the White House's nascent Mideast peace efforts.

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'Patience on the ground in Palestine is running out'

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Talks between Palestinian factions continue

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Hamas claims preacher was tortured by Palestinians

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US poised to lift embargo on Palestine

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Hamas leader calls for renewal of attacks

EU aid to caretaker Palestinian government to be approved

The EU is expected to approve the release of around €90,000 next week to help Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas' caretaker administration, diplomats said today, but will postpone a decision on further aid until after Hamas takes power.

Fri, 24 Feb, 2006

Hamas in election triumph

HAMAS supporters yesterday celebrated a landslide election victory in major West Bank towns, the strongest sign yet of the Islamic militant group’s growing political appeal ahead of January 25 parliament elections.

Sat, 17 Dec, 2005

Opening of border crossing to signal new era for Gaza

THE Palestinians took control of a border for the first time with the festive opening yesterday of the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt - a milestone on their rocky path to independence and a rare moment of joy for fenced-in Gazans.

Sat, 26 Nov, 2005

'My dream was to be a martyr'

A BADLY burned Palestinian woman was alternately defiant and tearful last night after Israeli soldiers caught her trying to enter Israel with 22 pounds of explosives hidden on her body.

Tue, 21 Jun, 2005

Qureia calls for ceasefire in violent 'cycle of hell'

PALESTINIAN Prime Minister Ahmed Qureia yesterday called for an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire with Israel.

Thu, 13 Nov, 2003