Person: Menachem Begin

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Ariel Sharon dies at 85

Former Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon has died, his son has confirmed.

Israel’s illegal settlements breach international law

Litany of Israelis bear testament to land grab

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Netanyahu seeks peace but stays silent on Palestinian state

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Olmert defiant after calls for resignation

Last year’s terrorist is this year’s statesman

What next for Israel?

Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon’s massive stroke late yesterday triggered a law of succession granting his leadership duties to his deputy.

Thu, 05 Jan, 2006

Russia sells missiles to Iran

RUSSIA has struck a deal to sell short-range, surface-to-air missiles to Iran, the defence minister said yesterday, confirming reports that have raised concern in the United States and Israel.

Tue, 06 Dec, 2005

Jimmy Carter urges peace 'in a more dangerous world'

Nobel Peace Prize winner Jimmy Carter today urged people everywhere to work for peace in a world that has become “a more dangerous place”.

Tue, 10 Dec, 2002

Carter gets peace prize in rebuke to Bush

FORMER US President Jimmy Carter has won the Nobel Peace Prize for his peace mediation efforts and promotion of human rights.

Sat, 12 Oct, 2002

Carter's life a contrast to US policies

THE irony of awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to former US Democrat president Jimmy Carter will not be lost on the party’s current representatives in Congress, who have shifted their position on Iraq to now row in behind President Bush.

Sat, 12 Oct, 2002