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The two painted mules in Marah Land zoo in Gaza, one of which has now died. Photo: Getty Images

For sale: Gaza zoo where the zebras were not all they seemed

Monday February 08 2010

An emaciated lion, a hyperactive camel, and the only "zebra" in Palestine – this unusual assortment of animals could soon be yours. Mahra Land, a ramshackle zoo in Gaza, is now on the market.

Country's plight being exploited

Friday January 29 2010

All nations involved in the relief effort in Haiti rightly deserve praise. Kevin Toomey (Letters, January 27) singles out Israel for particular praise.

Netanyahu vows to stay in West Bank

Monday January 25 2010

Israel's prime minister last night declared his country would retain parts of the West Bank forever -- a statement sure to provoke Palestinians and complicate the year-old peace mission of a visiting US envoy.

Israeli building plans threaten peace talks

Tuesday December 29 2009

Israel yesterday announced plans to build nearly 700 new homes for Jews in areas of the occupied West Bank it considers part of Jerusalem.

More than 40 workers feared dead as bridge under construction collapses

Sunday December 27 2009

More than 40 people are feared dead after a bridge collapsed while under construction in western India, police said, as hope faded for finding survivors.

SEXUAL CHEMISTRY: US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle take to the dancefloor in Washington following his inauguration in January

A year's a long time for Obama

Sunday December 27 2009

THE office of the American presidency famously ages its holder. Reagan entered the White House walking tall and firing one-liners but left it hunched over, his rambling anecdotes going nowhere.

Israeli leader Netanyahu asks rival to join his government

Saturday December 26 2009

israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked moderate opposition leader Tzipi Livni to join his government in a high-risk move that could boost efforts to restart negotiations with the Palestinians if she accepts.