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'We should listen to the true political message' — our Christmas traditions questioned
On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me — a particular political conscience but no presents as far as I can see? (...)
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Fire Brigades Union mission to Nablus hit by last-minute 'red tape'
After travelling through 13 countries ''unnecessary red tape'' has meant a team of Dundee firefighters have narrowly missed out on their goal of delivering humanitarian aid to Palestine. (...)
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FitzPatrick to meet Jordanian PM on fact-finding mission
A Dundee politician is in the Middle East to meet Jordanian prime minister Dr Marouf al-Bakheit. (...)
Protests expected at Paul Donnachie sentencing hearing in Cupar
Protesters are set to descend on Cupar Sheriff Court today as a student convicted of defiling an Israeli flag is sentenced. (...)
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'It's vitally important' — names of soldiers Kevin McHale and Sean Binnie to be added to memorial
The names of two soldiers, one killed in Iraq and one in Afghanistan, will be among the first to be etched on the newly-extended Kirkcaldy war memorial. (...)
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'Sometimes it's better to lose and be morally right' — Fraser Macpherson's reaction to Israel motion defeat
Fraser Macpherson's attempt to condemn the Israeli government and liken its treatment of the Palestinians to that of black South Africans under apartheid has been heavily defeated at Dundee City Council. (...)
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Israeli Embassy condemns Dundee councillor's pro-Palestine motion
The Israeli Embassy in London has criticised a pro-Palestinian motion due to be debated by councillors in Dundee. (...)
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Nearly a century of proud service draws to a close for Treble One squadron
There are sure to be emotional scenes at RAF Leuchars when 111 (Fighter) Squadron honourably disbands in a few weeks' time. (...)
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Lieutenant Colonel David Rose, of The Black Watch
Lieutenant Colonel David Rose, who commanded The Black Watch at the Battle of The Hook in the Korean War, has died at the age of 98. (...)
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El-Awaisi/Mughal aid mission to Gaza blocked at Egypt
Two activists taking part on an overland aid mission to Gaza have been delayed by the Egyptian authorities refusing them entry to the country. (...)
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Ali El-Awaisi overwhelmed by Gaza aid convoy support
A Dundee activist has said he is overwhelmed by the support received during an over-land aid mission to Gaza. (...)
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Ali El-Awaisi and Waseem Mughal's Gaza aid mission under way
Two Dundee activists crossed the English Channel on Sunday night at the start of their over-land aid mission to Gaza, after the failed attempt by sea in May. (...)
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Dundee men's next Gaza aid mission to go by road
Two Dundee activists will set off on an aid mission to Gaza this weekend after a deadly raid ended the last attempt, The Courier can exclusively reveal. (...)
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West Bank mercy visit of Dr Ian Barron
A Dundee University expert is about to make a second trip to the West Bank to help children traumatised by the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians. (...)
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Dundee City Council flies the flag for Palestinians
Campaigners are celebrating the decision to fly the Palestinian flag from one of the most prominent council buildings in the heart of Dundee. (...)
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City considers flag and boycott response to Gaza flotilla raid
Calls for the Palestinian flag to be flown from Dundee's City Chambers and a boycott of Israeli goods to be introduced by the city council are being investigated in the wake of the Gaza flotilla raid. (...)
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Ali El-Awaisi addresses city council on Gaza flotilla raid
The Dundee activist who was on a ship taking aid to Gaza when it was boarded by Israeli forces, and nine people killed, has given a first hand account to Dundee councillors. (...)
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Returned Dundee activist Ali El-Awaisi tells of Gaza death fears
A Dundee activist has said he feared he would die when Israeli commandos stormed the aid ship he was travelling on and started shooting indiscriminately. (...)
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Ali El-Awaisi's family hope he will return home at weekend
The family of freed Dundee campaigner Ali El-Awaisi hope to have him home by the end of the weekend. (...)
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Gaza flotilla survivor Ali El-Awaisi released from Israeli jail
Dundee man Ali El-Awaisi is heading home after being released from the Be'er Sheva prison in the Negev desert three days after his aid ship was intercepted by Israeli troops. (...)
More on: British Consulate | Ali El-Awaisi | Gaza | Dundee | Be'er Sheva
