WorldExtremist vilifies female soldier on busArrest of ultra-Orthodox fanatic inflames debate over gender separation29 Dec 04:30 PM
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WorldBethlehem's Church of the Nativity to be restoredThe Palestinian Authority is eager to win recognition for the basilica from Unesco as a World Heritage Site.28 Nov 09:02 PM
TravelTourism operator plugs Iraq as a holiday destinationA country ravaged by war and plagued by terrorism in its aftermath is hardly likely to be high on many people's holiday lists.11 Nov 02:45 AM
TravelHow to stay out of jail in DubaiHow to make the most of your trip without getting an intimate tour of the jails.09 Nov 09:00 PM
