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BBC NEWS | Middle East | Jerusalem gay march ban set aside
Well, that’s good and joyful all right. A judge came down hard on the Jerusalem mayor’s unilateral banning of this year’ Gay Pride parade. Not only will it go on, but the city of Jerusalem will pay 30,000 shekels to the gay and lesbian [...]

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It has been to Downing Street, caught the imagination of Nelson Mandela and attracted a plethora of celebrities - so just what is Making Poverty History?
In just six months the campaign has grabbed numerous headlines and can count on the support of pop stars, clergy and statesmen alike.
So what are the coalition’s AIMS? How is [...]

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Oh well. It was silly to think there’d be humanity, understanding, or reconciliation from the opportunists who grabbed Terri Schiavo’s inert body and dragged her, head lolling obscenely, into battle. They’re too busy sending out inflammatory fundraising emails and preparing the heavily-Photoshopped “2006 Terri Schiavo Swimsuit Calendar.”
Being at war, even a “culture war,” means admitting [...]

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