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Bethlehem Christians feel the squeeze of colonies

Some have left, others are resilient as Israel encroaches on their territory   A Greek Orthodox priest walks inside the Church of the Nativity, the site revered as the birthplace of Jesus, ahead of Christmas in the West Bank town of Bethlehem December 22, 2012. REUTERS/Ammar Awad (WEST BANK – Tags: RELIGION)     Bethlehem: Amid plastic bags snagged on …

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Population down in Galle Fort Mahinda P.Liyanage- Galle Daily News Correspondent

  The population in the Galle Fort World Heritage City has declined during the past few years according to the latest census statistics. The population of 1,589 persons in 2009 has decreased to 961 people. Galle Heritage Foundation chairman Parakrama Dahanayake attributed it to amplified land and property purchases by foreigners within the pristine citadel during the past few years. …

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10 DAY International Islamic Conference – Dr Zakir Naik-14th to 23rd Dec 2012

Some of the activities like Juma Qutbas, Opening Ceremony, Closing Ceremony etc., will be relayed live on PEACE TV Are you ready to witness the spectacular action – if not, get connected now!   N INTERVIEW DATE INTERVIEW LOCATION TIME INTERVIEW VENUE ADDRESS FROM TO 01. 15 & 16 December 2012 MUMBAI 08:30H 18:30H Renaissance Mumbai Convention Centre Hotel 2&3B …

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