Palestine

Russia Says Libyan Verdict on Medics “Exceedingly Cruel”

Russia on Wednesday denounced as “exceedingly cruel” the death sentences passed by a Libyan court on six foreign medics convicted of deliberately infecting hundreds of Libyan children with the virus that causes AIDS, the Reuters news agency reported.

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December 20, 2006

Russian Muslim Leader Calls for 40-year Peace Deal Between Palestine and Israel

Russia’s Central Muslim Board Chairman Talgat Tajuddin has urged Palestinian and Israeli secular leaders and clergy to sign a 40-year peace deal, with Russian religious leaders posing as guarantors, Interfax news agency reports.

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November 7, 2006

Israel Accused Russian Tourist of Spying and Planning Terror Attack

A Russian tourist, who tried to take picture against backdrop of Azrieli Towers in Tel Aviv was pounced by security personnel, accused of spying, planning terror attack for Hezbollah. Security personnel searched Ekaterina Kopilov’s belongings, interrogated her, and squeezed every bit of desire to return for another vacation in Israel, Ynetnews.com website reports.

Popularity: 8% [?]