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CTV National News: Sandie Rinaldo/Joanne Clancy: "Mideast peace talks" (20/08/2010) "There were some major developments today on efforts to jumpstart stalled Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations, the Obama administration announced that it has invited Israeli and Palestinian leaders to Washington on September 2 for direct talks. the U.S. hopes that it will lead to an historic accord in a years time, but knows its facing an extremely difficult task. Joanne Clancy reports…" Watch this report online Send your comments to CTV
CTV National News: Sandie Rinaldo: "Iran missile launch" (20/08/2010) "There were chilling chants of death to Israel in Iran today after the country successfully test fired a new missile. Tomorrow, nationwide celebrations are planned for the startup of the country’s first ever nuclear power plant. The launch of the surface to surface missile was shown on state television. Iran says it has an enhanced guidance system to hit targets with greater precision. Later, Iran’s Defense Minister announced the successful attempts to cheering worshippers at Friday’s prayers." Watch this report online Send your comments to CTV
CTV National News: Sandie Rinaldo: "Iran nuclear power plant" (22/08/2010) "Iran was flexing more military muscle today, just two days after test firing a new enhanced missile it showed off its new unmanned bomber plane. With confetti falling, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad unveiled the country’s first domestically built bomber, he called the aircraft, and we quote "an ambassador of death for the enemies of humanity." The 4 meter long drone can carry up to four cruise missiles and has a range of 1,000km. State television showed video of the plane taking off and reaching speeds of 900km an hour." Watch this report online Send your comments to CTV
CBC National: Kim Brunhuber: "Iran fuels nuclear plant" (21/08/2010) "Engineers have begun to load fuel into Iran ‘s first nuclear power plant. It will take about two months before the reactor begins to produce electricity. The United States and Israel are concerned that Iran plans to develop nuclear weapons." See also: Calgary Herald,Edmonton/Toronto/Calgary Sun, Ottawa Citizen, Edmonton Journal, and Halifax Herald
News Outside the Conflict
Globe and Mail: Editorial: "Helping the nannies live in"(21/08/2010) "Ottawa should be applauded for its new measures aimed at protecting Canada’s foreign nannies from abuse, while making it easier for them to stay here… Many countries that host foreign domestic workers – including Hong Kong, Israel and other nations in Europe and the Middle East – do not permit them to become citizens."
Ottawa Citizen: Marion Silver Brass: "Mother persevered with grace" (22/08/2010) "The rise of the Nazis necessitated critical life and death decisions for her. Thanks to the workings of the Zionist Youth Organization, she was fortunate to have spent her teenage years and young adulthood in those heady, pioneering days of the pre-State of Israel, first in a kibbutz and then in Tel Aviv."
Radio-Canada TV: Hugues Poulin : « Israël-Autorité palestinienne: Négociations directes à Washington » (20/08/2010) « Proche-Orient : Israël et l’Autorité palestinienne reprendront les négociations directes le 2 septembre »
Radio-Canada TV : Pierre Sauvé : « Iran: Démarrage en cours à la centrale de Bouchehr » (21/08/2010) « Iran : le démarrage de la centrale nucléaire de Bouchehr, construite avec l’aide de la Russie, est en cours. »
