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Loyalty pledge law for new non-Jews
A divided Israeli Cabinet yesterday approved a highly controversial measure.
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Mideast peace in Netanyahu's hands
Expectations are low for latest talks on Israeli and Palestinian conflict.
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<i>Gwynne Dyer:</i> End is nigh for Gaza blockade
There are plenty of lies being told on both sides of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, writes Gwynne Dyer.
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Body of soldier and injured comrades flying to NZ
The body of a Lt Tim O'Donnell and two of his injured comrades will fly back to NZ later today, the Defence Force says.
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Soldier's body may be home in days
The body of slain NZ soldier Lieutenant Timothy O'Donnell and his two wounded colleagues may be home as early as Saturday evening.
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Palmer to head UN flotilla inquiry
Sir Geoffrey Palmer says heading an inquiry into a fatal Israeli raid on an aid flotilla will probably be the hardest job he has done.
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New Zealanders in Gaza convoy risking lives
Kiwi volunteers hoping to take part in a Gaza aid convoy have been told by organisers they could be putting their lives in danger.
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Gurkhas killed by 'enemy within'
The three Gurkhas who died stood no chance. Two - believed to be British nationals - died in the operations room when it came under attack by a rocket-propelled grenade.