'Hamas delegation departs for Syria to discuss Schalit'

 
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03/04/2011 13:22 Talkbacks (2) A Hamas delegation was expected to leave the Gaza Strip Friday to Sudan and then on to Damascus for a round of meetings about negotiations for a prisoner exchange that would include captive Israeli soldier Gilad Schalit.
The delegation set out to Damascus to meet with Hamas' political leadership regarding a new proposal put forward by the German mediator regarding the release of Schalit, Gaza-based Palestine Today reported.


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UNSC meets to discuss imposing sanctions on Libya

 
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02/26/2011 19:40 The UN Security Council on Saturday began urgent deliberations to consider imposing sanctions to punish Libya for violent attacks against anti-government protesters.
The sanctions under consideration at Saturday's session include an arms embargo against the Libyan government and a travel ban and asset freeze against Gaddafi, his relatives and key regime members.

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