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Obama: 'a strategic catastrophy'
"'The American President told me in confidence that he is a Muslim,' said Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Aboul Gheit on Nile TV. That could explain why Obama has instructed that the term 'Islamic extremism' no longer be used in official government documents and statements...Obama is a real problem for Israel," a senior [Israeli] official told Yediot. "He is Israel's biggest strategic catastrophe"

Egyptian minister: Obama told me he is a Muslim
"Adul Gheit said he had a one-on-one meeting with Obama, where the US President told him that He was still a Muslim, the son of a Muslim father, the step son of Muslim stepfather, that his half brothers in Kenya are Muslims, and that he was sympathetic towards the Muslim agenda.

Adul Gheit claimed Obama told the Arabs to show patience. Obama promised that once he overcame some domestic issues, like the Health care reform, he would show the Muslim World how to deal with Israel."

Israel's Barak Calls Off Trip to France: "Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak has canceled a visit to Paris where he was to take part in an international military exhibition, and meet with the French defense and foreign ministers."

'EU will move to end Gaza blockade'
Spain to propose EU exert pressure on Israel to end Gaza blockade.

Iran to unveil nuclear fuel advance: top official
"Iran will unveil a new advance in its nuclear program in the coming months, the head of its Atomic Energy Organization was quoted as saying on Saturday, in comments that showed defiance in the face of new U.N. sanctions."

Studies Show Jews’ Genetic Similarity - NYTimes.com: "Jewish communities in Europe and the Middle East share many genes inherited from the ancestral Jewish population that lived in the Middle East some 3,000 years ago"

Iran: Moscow must abide by S-300 deal: "Amid reports that S-300 missiles were banned by the Security Council sanctions imposed on Teheran last week, Iranian national security official Esmail Kowsari said Saturday that Russia must 'abide by agreements' and deliver the missiles."

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Earthquake hits Indian Ocean; tsunami watch issued "An earthquake measuring magnitude-7.5 was reported early Sunday in the Indian Ocean west of India's Nicobar Islands, according to the U.S. Geological Survey."