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MiddleEastStar.com Saturday 4th July 2009 Issue 1899
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"Our beloved son, brother and father of three children has gone so unexpectedly, in such a tragic way and much too soon. It leaves us, his family, speechless and devastated to a point, where communication with the outside world seems almost impossible at times."
Joseph Jackson
The father of Michael Jackson and the family patriarch was speaking after the sudden death of his son.

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North Korea fires two more missiles
UN chief arrives in Myanmar to press junta
Qatar- MEEZA to set up two more data centres
Qatar to open state-run investment promotion office in China

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Manmohan Singh, Gilani to meet in Egypt July 16
Pak PM to use meeting with Manmohan in Egypt to strengthen bilateral ties
Israeli submarine sails Suez, sending message to Iran
Israel tests nuclear capable submarine in Suez naval drill

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Shock report on use of drones in Gaza offensive
Bangladesh government faces political furore over Indian dam project
Iranian nuke could wipe off Israel in seconds
Sarah Palin announces she'll step down

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Breaking News
Damning report slams Israel, Hamas over civilian deaths, destruction
Israeli forces killed hundreds of unarmed Palestinian civilians and destroyed thousands of homes in Gaza in attacks which breached the laws of war, Amnesty International concluded in a new report published this week....

Qatar Airways to launch flights to Australia later this year
Qatar Airways will begin operating flights to Australia before Christmas and in time for the holiday season....

Saudi Arabia shuts down 27 food stores over health concerns
Twenty seven retail food outlets in a Saudi Arabian city have been shut down by health...

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Global
North Korea Independence Day missile launches described as provocative
South Korea's Defense Ministry says North Korea launched five missiles off its eastern coast Saturday, following similar tests earlier this...

Swiss banks cutting U.S. clients loose
Swiss banks are shunning business from the U.S. amid concerns over legal issues and prospects for tighter...

New IAEA chief sees no proof Iran developing nuclear weapons
The incoming head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says he knows of no hard evidence that Iran is trying to gain the ability to develop nuclear...

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Business News
657 billion cigarettes a year sold on black market
The global tobacco industry is under attack from pirates that are ripping the heart out of cigarette...

Obama still popular despite weakening economy, employment
The U.S. jobless rate rose to 9.5 percent last month -- the highest figure in 26 years. In the short term, the jobs report is a political setback for President Barack Obama and his economic policies. But the latest opinion polls suggest the president continues to hold public support despite the weak...

European equities mixed, U.S. markets closed
Some markets in Europe closed higher Friday, while others...

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    2 new water compounds in Amara
    Iraq's Maliki declines U.S. offer on national reconciliation
    Iraq war veteran and Twin Cities native runs to raise money for wounded vets
    Is Palin Eyeing 2012 Presidential Run

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    Heroin smuggled in from Iran seized at Johannesburg airport
    UNESCO backs G8 on condemnation of Iran crackdowns
    Iran could bring unity to G8 divided over economy
    Iran frees three more British embassy staff

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    Now the June 30 deadline has arrived and US troops have evacuated Iraqi cities and towns, what do you think will be the outcome?


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    I could not find the Web site for this hotel, and it was not listed on any of the Internet sites I access, so I telephoned the...


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    800 Pakistani pilgrims duped in travel scam, stranded in Saudi Arabia
    RAK celebrates sixth anniversary of the appointment of Sheikh Saud as Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler
    GPS tracking successful participation at Saudi Aramco Haulers Day in Riyadh
    Fitch assigns Saudi Electricity Company Sukuk final 'AA-' rating
    Nurse gunned down in Makkah hospital