UN envoy expresses alarm at Gaza humanitarian situation - AFP border=

UN envoy expresses alarm at Gaza humanitarian situation - AFP

AFP
JERUSALEM (AFP) - UN envoy Robert Serry on Thursday described the humanitarian situation in Gaza as "alarming" and warned of the possibility of renewed violence unless underlying political issues were addressed.
PRESS TV
Voice of America
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San Jose's population hits 1 million; Mayor Reed says 'size does ... - San Jose Mercury News border=

San Jose's population hits 1 million; Mayor Reed says 'size does … - San Jose Mercury News

San Jose Mercury News,  USA
"Size does matter — not that it's the only important thing," said Mayor Chuck Reed. "But it does matter when I'm in Washington or Sacramento trying to get state or national polcy changed on a Silicon Valley issue. I don't know if the absolute number …

Mansion malaise - San Jose Mercury News border=

Mansion malaise - San Jose Mercury News

San Jose Mercury News,  USA - , 
In 1914, he and wife Daisy began pouring their vast fortune into the construction of a vacation house. They collected paintings, sculptures and objets d'art during their European travels. Entryway pieces date to the 17th and 18th centuries and come …

Blacks match whites in voting rates in 2008 - The Associated Press border=

Blacks match whites in voting rates in 2008 - The Associated Press

The Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) - Nearly one-fourth of voters in last November's election were minorities, the most diverse election ever, fueled by high turnout from black women and a growing Hispanic population, an independent research group found.
Washington Post
The Pew Hispanic Center
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Hamas warns Abbas not to form new government alone - Jerusalem Post border=

Hamas warns Abbas not to form new government alone - Jerusalem Post

Jerusalem Post
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH After failing to reach agreement with Hamas over the formation of a Palestinian unity government, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas is planning to form a new government that would not include representatives of the …
AFP
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Hamas warns Abbas not to form new government alone - Jerusalem Post border=

Hamas warns Abbas not to form new government alone - Jerusalem Post

Jerusalem Post - 
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH After failing to reach agreement with Hamas over the formation of a Palestinian unity government, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas is planning to form a new government that would not include representatives of the …
AFP
PRESS TV
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Arts, Briefly Press Conference or ‘Lie to Me'? - New York Times border=

Arts, Briefly Press Conference or ‘Lie to Me'? - New York Times

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By BENJAMIN TOFF; Compiled by DAVE ITZKOFF After earning a reprieve from the “American Idol” judges two weeks ago, Matt Giraud, above, was cut from the show on Wednesday.
Entertainment Weekly
E! Online
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Seven things I love about the new 'Star Trek' - Los Angeles Times border=

Seven things I love about the new 'Star Trek' - Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times, CA
It seems to me this movie is this year's "Iron Man," the fully satisfying summer movie that feels fresh and buoyant despite all the heavy machinery taking flight on screen. So here are seven things I loved (although there were plenty more) about "Star …
Starpulse.com
The Press Association
Airlock Alpha
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Man arrested in San Jose homicide - San Jose Mercury News border=

Man arrested in San Jose homicide - San Jose Mercury News

San Jose Mercury News,  USA - , 
The arrest of Garcia follows police arresting a Bay Farm Island resident last month on suspicion of carrying out two slayings in Oakland over gambling debts. Police said the suspect, Andrew Wong, 20, owed money to both victims, in one case as much as …

Japan and China making historic amends, one humdrum trip at a time - Christian Science Monitor border=

Japan and China making historic amends, one humdrum trip at a time - Christian Science Monitor

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Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso ended a two-day trip to Beijing Thursday. Both countries affirmed their desire to cooperate but avoided troublesome topics.
AFP
Xinhua
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