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August 21, 2013
PRO/CON: Should Israel release prisoners for peace?
Two views on Palestinian prisoner release
Palestinian leader threatens to take settlements fight to world bodies
The Palestinians could turn to international bodies to prevent Israel from expanding settlements in the West Bank and Jerusalem, a senior Palestinian leader said.
Obituaries
David Davis died June 27 at 87. Survived by wife Arlene; daughter Andrea (Philipp) Bowman; son Greg; 2 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. Hillside
Poem: Talking Jerusalem
Yes, I hear talk\nas I walk the Old City\nfrom Jaffa Gate
Calendar Picks and Clicks: Aug. 24-30, 2013
This Iranian-American knows a thing or two about uniting sounds. Along with his Texas-based ensemble, Shafinury creates music that not only denies geography, but also time. He combines Iranian, Indian, Mexican and Texan sounds with modern electronic beats and American folk/rock; pinpointing an exact origin might be a challenge — so just sit back and enjoy. Hosted by KCRW DJ Tom Schnabel. Sat. 8 p.m. Free. Grand Performances, 350 S. Grand Ave., downtown. (213) 687-2159. grandperformances.org.
Egyptian court orders Mubarak’s release
Ousted Egyptian leader Hosni Mubarak will leave jail as early as Thursday after a court ruling that jolted a divided nation already in turmoil seven weeks after the army toppled Islamist President Mohamed Mursi.
WikiLeaks soldier Manning sentenced to 35 years in prison
Bradley Manning, the U.S. soldier convicted of the biggest breach of classified data in the nation\’s history by providing files to WikiLeaks, was sentenced to 35 years in prison on Wednesday.
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