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Palestinian Activists Demolish Part of Israeli Apartheid Wall near Ramallah

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On Friday 17th May, a group of young Palestinians and activists from the popular resistance movements demolished part of the Israeli apartheid wall in Abu Deis village near Ramallah.

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EU Contributes €20M to the PA's April Salaries, Pensions

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Monday 6th May, the European Union has contributed approximately €20 million to the payment of the April salaries and pensions of nearly 76,000 Palestinian civil servants and pensioners in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, the European Commission said in a press release.

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“Google” Recognizes Palestinian State

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The International web search engine "Google" recognized the Palestinian state after it was referring to Palestine as "The Palestinian Territories" since its establishment.

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Roots of Peace Talks to PNN about Landmines Removal Initiative

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In an interview conducted by PNN, Founder and Chairman of Roots of Peace Organization, Heidi Kuhn, talked about the project of removing landmines from the Palestinian territories that started Wednesday and will continue throughout the week.

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WATCH: Group Starts Removing Landmines in Husan Village, Bethlehem

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On Wednesday 24th April, the American Roots of Peace organization began to remove landmines that were planted for more than 10 years in a Palestinian-owned lands in the village of Husan, West of Bethlehem.

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Sources to PNN: Palestinian Activists Cut Barbed Wires Surrounding Ofer Israeli Prison

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On Wednesday 17th April, Palestinian activists cut the barbed wires surrounding Ofer Israeli prison, west of Ramallah in solidarity with Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails on the occasion of the Palestinian Prisoners Day.

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Erekat: “Israel Approved Racist Law Attempting to Distort the Palestinian Social Fabric”

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On Sunday 14th April, Chief Palestinian Negotiator Dr. Saeb Erekat strongly criticized an Israeli government decision to extend a provision under its Citizenship law, banning mainly Palestinians from reunifying their families in Occupied East Jerusalem and within the State of Israel.

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Palestinian Businesses Go Global with UK Support

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The UK is to help Palestinian businesses break in to new regional and international markets in a drive to boost economic growth, International Development Minister Alan Duncan announced Wednesday during a visit to the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs).

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Group Removes Landmines in Husan Village, Bethlehem

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On Monday 8th April, the American Seeds of Peace organization began to remove landmines from land belonging to the Bethlehem area village of Husan, according to the village head of council Taha Hamamreh.

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EU Contributes €11.75M to the Palestinian Authority

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On Thursday 4th April, the European Union contributed €11.75 million to the payment of the March salaries and pensions of around 76,000 Palestinian civil servants and pensioners in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, the European Commission said in a press release.

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Palestinians Hold Protest Ahead of Land Day

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Israeli Arabs* held a protest in support of Palestinian security prisoners outside Megiddo Prison on Thursday.

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Palestinians, Internationals Gather for Solidarity Protest Walk Through South Hebron Hills

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On Friday, 29 March 2013, Palestinian artists, activists, and community leaders will join together with internationals in a peaceful solidarity walk through five communities in the South Hebron Hills, The Freedom Theatre said in a press release.

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EU Contributes €148M to Palestinian Authority

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On Wednesday 27th March, the European union contributed €148 million to the Palestinian Authority in the second part of its 2013 assistance package for Palestine, Wednesday said a press release by the European commission.

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Queen’s Students Join Palestine Society for Trip to Israel-Palestine

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On Wednesday 27th March, a group of students from Queen's University Belfast arrived in Israel-Palestine for a planned 2013 visit, QUB Palestine Solidarity Society said in a press release.

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'Yalla Shabab', New Initiative Launched by European, Palestinian Youths

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The European Union and Young Entrepreneurs Palestine launched a new youth initiative "Yalla Shabab" that includes several activities in partnership with Palestinian youth in the West Bank and Gaza such as lectures at Palestinian universities about the current affairs, volunteer days, cultural activities, and a reporting competition on water issues for young Palestinian journalists, an EU press release said Monday.

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Young Palestinians Voices

Ramallah ResidentialBy Jon Donnison

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"Obama has been worse than Bush," one Palestinian official in the West Bank told me not so long ago. It raised an eyebrow.

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