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Pope: Respect Mideast Christians’ rights

Pope Benedict XVI renewed calls for international efforts toward Middle East peace and urged respect for the embattled Christian minority in the region.

French activists file charges against Israel

Two French activists aboard the Gaza-bound flotilla intercepted by Israel’s Navy have filed legal complaints against Israel.

Venezuela’s Chavez attacks Israel in speech

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez called Israel a “genocidal state” during nationally broadcast comments following violent clashes aboard a Gaza-bound flotilla.

Greek activists occupy Israeli company’s offices

Australia’s Rudd meets Jewish leaders

Recession fuels rise in Russian aliyah

South Africa recalls Israel ambassador

Montreal police: Soap not made from human remains

Russian soccer fans shout epithets in attack on TV reporter

Human Rights Council wants independent probe on flotilla

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