http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=41188744&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1570 MIKEBREAK ISTANBUL, Jan 26 (Reuters) – Turkey's centuries-old Jewish community says it is alarmed by anti-Semitism that emerged during protests at Israel's Gaza assault, and is questioning how this reflects its status in the predominantly Muslim republic.
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Sri Lankan troops fight toward finale with Tigers
http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=41188188&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1570 MIKEBREAK COLOMBO, Jan 26 (Reuters) – Sri Lankan troops surged forward on Monday after seizing the last big town held by Tamil Tiger separatists, aiming to strike a death blow to a 25-year insurgency, the military said.
Gaza war rabbinical edict draws protest in Israel
http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=41184619&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1570 MIKEBREAK JERUSALEM, Jan 26 (Reuters) – Israel's chief military chaplain distributed a booklet to soldiers fighting in the Gaza conflict containing a rabbinical edict against showing mercy to enemies, an Israeli human rights group said on Monday.
Court to hear 9/11 conspirator’s appeal in Va.
http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=41182679&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK A federal appeals court in Virginia is set to hear arguments for a new trial by Sept. 11 conspirator Zacarias Moussaoui (zak-uh-REE'-uhs moo-SOW'-ee).
Netanyahu maintains edge in Israel election race
http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=41183344&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1570 MIKEBREAK JERUSALEM, Jan 26 (Reuters) – Israel's election race is back in full swing following the Gaza war and front-runner Benjamin Netanyahu has moved quickly to deflect allegations his victory could mean conflict with new U.S. President Barack Obama.
Police: Bicycle bomb kills 5 in northwest Pakistan
http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=41179697&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK A bomb rigged to a bicycle exploded in a northwest Pakistani city on Monday, killing at least five people and wounding 20 in the latest attack to rattle the volatile region.
China pandas make quiet debut in Taiwan
http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=41172538&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1570 MIKEBREAK TAIPEI, Jan 26 (Reuters) – Rain and cold weather cast a damp cloud over the public debut in Taiwan on Monday of two Pandas from China, a gift Beijing hopes will symbolise improving ties with Taipei.
Bolivians back constitution, give Indians more power
http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=41149054&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1570 MIKEBREAK LA PAZ, Bolivia (Reuters) – Bolivian voters backed a new constitution Sunday, allowing leftist President Evo Morales to run for re-election, give the poor indigenous majority more power and tighten his grip on the economy.
FACTBOX-Congo militia leader goes on trial
http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=41146976&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1570 MIKEBREAK Jan 26 (Reuters) – Congolese militia leader Thomas Lubanga appears before the International Criminal Court on Monday, the first suspect to be tried by the world's first permanent war crimes tribunal.
Israel vows to back soldiers accused of war crimes
http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=41147027&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK Special legal teams will defend Israeli soldiers against potential war crimes charges stemming from civilian deaths in the Gaza Strip, the prime minister said Sunday, promising the country would fully back those who fought in the three-week offensive.