Madagascar roars to cinema glory

Animated comedy Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa galloped to the top of the North American box office chart, according to early studio estimates.The film, which features the voice of Ben Stiller as Alex the Lion, and...

Abbas and Olmert Meet for Talks on Peace Talks

"Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas have met, amid pressure from the US to find a way to restart peace talks. The meeting in Jerusalem was the first in a series of fortnightly talks they agreed on during a visit last month by US Secretary...

Israeli yoga teacher relaxes bus passengers

Instructor Miri Harovi says she hopes to continue guiding this class, which has run on Tuesdays for three consecutive weeks, far into the future. "TEL AVIV, Israel - Stressed-out commuters got a peaceful surprise...

Palestinians' Haniyeh Says Truce Called Between Factions - FOX News

" E-MAIL STORY PRINTER FRIENDLY VERSION AP Nov. 23: Israeli soldiers open a gate in the fence along the Israeli-Gaza border as a tank advances out of Gaza. Nov. 23: Israeli soldiers open a gate in the fence along the Israeli-Gaza border as a tank advances out of Gaza. GAZA...

Israel confirms end of sea blockade on Lebanon - People's Daily Online

" The Israel i government confirmed on Friday that its sea blockade on Lebanon was lifted and the monitoring of Lebanese coastline handed over to a UN-backed joint naval force. "The Italian-led task force will continue to enforce the international embargo against the supply...

Lebanon's Only Airport Reopens As Air Blockade Is Officially Lifted

"BEIRUT, Lebanon — Israel said it lifted its nearly two-month-long air blockade of Lebanon on Thursday but kept its naval blockade in place until international forces can take over."

Next on menu for Starbucks? It's hot food

According to New York Daily News, Starbucks is making changes to its menu. The coffee giant got 12 percent of its $4 billion in sales through food last year, mostly with cold items like cookies, muffins and...

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