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Muslims' holy month of fasting starts
Sep 1 2008, AP

Most of the Muslim Mideast began the first day of Ramadan on Monday, but Iraqi Shiites, some Lebanese Shiites and Iran will start observing the holy month of fasting on Tuesday.

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2 officers convicted in death of Palestinian teen
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Biden assures voters Obama will protect Israel
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Israeli, Palestinian leaders meet in Jerusalem
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Gaza Palestinians arrive to Cyprus
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UN: 1 more year for peacekeepers in Lebanon
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A Syrian dancer from Seif al-Islam group or (Sword of Islam) performs during Ramadan festival at the historical castle of Sidon, south of Lebanon, early Sunday Sept. 7, 2008. Some people go out early morning to restaurant or coffee shops to enjoy their...

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