Posted: February 25, 2009
News from Israel

JERUSALEM – Israeli archaeologists yesterday announced the discovery of
a large building dating to the time of the First and Second Temples
associated with Hezekiah, the King of Judah.

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By Craig Whitlock
Washington Post Foreign Service
Monday, February 23, 2009; Page A13

BERLIN, Feb. 22 -- European leaders on Sunday pledged to establish
global oversight of hedge funds, crack down on tax havens and beef up
other rules as part of a reformation of the international monetary system.

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Vladimir Putin is facing an unprecedented military challenge to his
authority as discontent over medieval conditions and personnel cuts
mounts within the Russian armed forces.

By Adrian Blomfield in Vladivostok
Last Updated: 10:18PM GMT 23 Feb 2009

Vladimir Putin faces rising anger from within army

Vladimir Putin is facing an unprecedented military challenge to his
authority as discontent over medieval conditions and planned personnel
cuts mounts within the Russian armed forces.

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    * Story Highlights
    * New missiles can travel about 3,000 kilometers
    * Weapons could reach Alaska or U.S. bases on Guam
    * Tensions on Korean peninsula running high

SEOUL, South Korea (CNN) -- Stalinist North Korea deployed new
medium-range ballistic missiles and expanded special forces training
during 2008, South Korea's defense ministry reported.

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