Ceasefire: Olmert rejects Hamas offer "The state of Israel has no interest in negotiating with the entities that do not recognise the Quartets demands," Olmert stated.
First Xmas tied to pagan shrine A few feet from the grotto, or Lupercale, the Emperor Constantine built the Basilica of St Anastasia, where some believe Christmas was first celebrated on December 25.
Nepal palace massacre: Foreign hand suspected Now a former senior officer of Nepal Army, who was principal military advisor first to the slain king and then to his successor current King Gyanendra, is alleging that it was a political conspiracy in which foreign agents could be involved.
Pro-Thaksin win puts Thai army on back foot The party backing ousted Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra easily won the most seats in Sundays election, a stunning rejection of the coup which booted out the telecoms billionaire in 2006.
Rashid Rauf kidnapped by ISI: Report The official description of Raufs getaway has been met with disbelief, many wondering how an alleged al-Qaeda operative held in Pakistans highest-security detention unit could manage to walk away from custody.
Divine light... A nun walks towards the Grotto in the Church of the Nativity, traditionally believed by many to be the birthplace of Jesus Christ, in the biblical West Bank town of Bethlehem, on Sunday. Palestinian officials are anticipating more pilgrims to visit the biblical West Bank town than in recent years. AP
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