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April 25, 2011
U.S. plans sanctions on Syria in wake of brutal crackdowns
The Obama administration may level sanctions against Syria as punishment for President Bashar Assad\’s government\’s violent crackdown on protesters, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday.
Egypt questions Mubarak on gas deal with Israel
Egyptian judicial authorities have extended deposed President Hosni Mubarak\’s detention to question him regarding a natural gas deal with Egypt. Egypt lost more than $714 million in the deal, Egypt\’s prosecutor said in a statement, the New York Times reported.
Mimouna festival stresses ‘Love the convert’
Two million Israelis are expected to take part in the traditional North African Mimouna festival. The festival to celebrate fraternity, abundance and good luck is held at the end of Passover; It will take place Monday evening.
France considering recognizing Palestinian state
France is actively considering recognizing a Palestinian state, along with other European neighbors. “The recognition of a Palestinian state is an option that we are currently thinking about, with our European partners,” Gérard Araud, France’s ambassador to the United Nations told journalists April 22.
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