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Israelis canceling vacations, airlines slashing ticket prices (Haaretz Daily)
The continued fighting in the south has kept Israeli tourists at home, and foreign visitors out, exacerbating the already beleaguered incoming tourism industry. As a result, foreign airlines have begun lowering air fares.
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Colossal sugar beet crop on the cards (The Business EDP 24)
Record yields of sugar beet are on the cards as the campaign continues at full tilt into the new year, says British Sugar. Colm McKay, its head of agriculture, declared: "We believe we should have a record crop this year.
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The Big Question: Has Liverpool benefited from being Europe's Capital of Culture? (Independent)
Why are we asking this now?
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Sites vying to represent Canada in 7 wonders contest (CTV.ca)
With only a few hours to go until voting stops, Newfoundland's Gros Morne National Park and the Maritime's Bay of Fundy are in a tight race to represent Canada in the international "New 7 Wonders of Nature" contest.
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Pets, Pets, Pets (Babylon Beacon)
The "Twelve Dogs of Christmas" highlight some happy endings of the year (courtesy of folks working together), one for each month; a microcosm of all the joy and sadness that happens at shelters everywhere. This list promises not to mention partridges, turtle doves or French hens. The 5 golden rings have already been melted down to generate more moola for rescue.
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Celebrating the holidays in London (Seattle Times)
A Seattle family spent a memorable Christmas 2007 in London. Here are tips on what to see and do on a holiday visit.
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Bangladesh politics still ‘complex and fragile’ (Sunday Observer)
Bangladesh’s political situation remains “complex and fragile” less than three weeks before it holds elections to restore democratic rule, an international research institute said Friday.
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Rain dampens rioting in Greece (Daily Telegraph)
Calm in Greece as torrential rain dampened the intensity of clashes between police and demonstrators.
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Bangladesh: Elections and Beyond (AlertNet)
Source: International Crisis Group Bangladesh’s 29 December election will not return the country to civilian rule unless those with a stake in the vote – including the international community – ensure all registered parties contest credible, peaceful polls.
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Microsoft ready to cut time search data held (Canada.com)
Microsoft said Tuesday it was prepared to cut the amount of time it retains Internet users' search data to six months from 18 if other web giants also agreed to do so.
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