Conserving the living laboratory of Acre

A partnership between the archeological site/urban center that is the Israeli city of Acre and Rome, Italy, will help to conserve and preserve Acre's important... historical heritage.

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Singapore Civil Defense Force officer
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A Singapore Civil Defense Force officer stands in a fast food joint flooded by rain water on Wednesday June 16, 2010 in Singapore which has been experiencing unusually wet weather for the past week |AP Photo/Jeffry Lim|
Afghan vendor awaits customers
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An Afghan vendor awaits customers on the outskirts of Bamiyan in Afghanistan |AFP/File/Massoud Hossaini|
Daya Bay nuclear power plant
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The Daya Bay nuclear power plant in southern China seen during its construction. The operator of the energy facility in southern China has acknowledged possible cracks in fuel tubes but it has contradicted Hong Kong authorities by denying any radiation had leaked out |AFP/File/Stephen|
Roadside mechanics and their clients
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Roadside mechanics and their clients watch Nigeria tackle Argentina during the FIFA 2010 World Cup in South Africa on a battery powered two-inch television in Lagos on June 12, 2010 |AFP/Pius Utomi Ekpei|

Israel joins the OECD

Israelis hope that membership in the prestigious OECD will improve the local business environment and make the country even more attractive to investors.

Hamas leader vows to capture more Israeli soldiers

DAMASCUS, Syria - The leader of the Palestinian militant group Hamas has vowed to capture more Israeli soldiers to use in bargaining for the release of Palestinian prisoners.