Important News
- Foreign and Labor Ministries call for intensified diplomatic efforts to protect workers’ rights and expand employment opportunities
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- Israeli forces close several checkpoints and tighten restrictions northwest of Ramallah
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- Colonization and Wall Resistance Commission documents 409 Israeli attacks on olive farmers and their trees in October
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- Israeli forces close roads and entrances to villages east of Jenin, continue land leveling for colonial road
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- Colonists steal 17 bags of olive crops and harvesting equipment near Ya'bad west of Jenin
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- Gaza faces complete flour shortage as seven remaining bakeries risk closure within 48 hours
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- Two Palestinians, including a girl, killed by Israeli gunfire and shelling in Jabalia camp and west of Khan Younis
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- Palestinian NGOs Network calls for international protection for Palestinian people, accountability for Israeli violations
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Costa Rica Establishes Diplomatic Ties With Palestine
SAN JOSE, February 6, 2008 (WAFA)-Costa Rica has decided to establish diplomatic ties tih the Palestinian National Authority (PNA). The arrival of the Palistenian ambassador is imminent, according to a government statement.
Costa Rica and Palestine hope to strengthen their existing friendship and co-operation by establishing diplomatic relations, said the Costa Rican foreign ministry.
Costa Rica's relationship with the PNA is a step in the country's aim to have good relations with the Arab world, as Costa Rican embassies are no in Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon and Yemen, part of the 15 diplomatic relationships established during the Arias administration since May 2006.
