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Gilad Shalit in the video released by Hamas
Hamas 'debating Shalit swap deal'
Members of Hamas are in Cairo to discuss a prisoner swap for the captured Israeli soldier, Gilad Shalit, reports say.
Gilad Shalit video
Q&A: Israeli soldier held in Gaza
Barghouti urges unity from jail

Saudi special forces (22 November 2009) Saudis warn against Hajj protests
The Saudi authorities warn people not to stage protests at the Hajj, as more than 2.5 million Muslims prepare for the pilgrimage.

Sir John Chilcot 'No whitewash' from UK's Iraq inquiry
The Iraq war inquiry will result in a "full and insightful" account of events surrounding the conflict, the UK probe's chairman pledges.

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