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• Gulf jabs at Syrian regime also aimed at Iran

  Around a gold-draped hall in Saudi Arabia, Gulf envoys listened to their host denounce the Syrian regime as an enemy of its people and the region. What they really heard were fresh salvos in the Arab Spring's wider war: Saudi leaders and their Gulf partners hoping to deal crippling blows to Iran's footholds in the Middle East.

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• Limbaugh says his apology to student was sincere

  Radio host Rush Limbaugh said his apology to the Georgetown law student he called a "slut" was sincere but also joked that he, too, got a busy signal Monday when he called the show to join the growing roster of advertisers abandoning it.

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• We Humans are insignificant players; 'Universe' exists only for those who think and acclimatize! Otherwise it is virtual

  ‘Pure souls, didn't I tell you not to be seduced by this colourful world for I am the Ultimate Painter.’  Rumi We humans give ourselves too much credit, like we are causing the next mass extinction - the sixth in the history of life on Earth - this is nothing bu …

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• Israel to buy Italian military training jets

  Israel has reached a $1 billion preliminary deal to buy 30 Italian military training jets, Israeli defense officials said Thursday, providing a long-awaited upgrade to what is widely viewed as the most advanced air force in the Middle East.

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• Unemployment applications drop to a 4-year low

  The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell to the lowest point in almost four years last week, the latest signal that the job market is steadily improving.

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