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Israel Asks Olympics To Honor Those Killed In 1972

AP | IAN DEITCH | Posted 04.24.2012

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JERUSALEM — Israel asked the International Olympic Committee to honor the Israeli team members who were killed by Palestinian terrorists at the ...

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PHOTOS: Other World Events That Took Place On September 11

Posted 11.07.2011

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The events of Sept. 11, 2001 undoubtedly changed the course of U.S. history -- and permanently etched the date on the world's consciousness. With the ...

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The Guardian's Assault on Peace in the Middle East

Ron Prosor | Posted 05.25.2011

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Ron Prosor

The self-appointed guardian of Palestinian truth has maximized its opportunity to pledge allegiance to the hardline, national fantasies which have crippled the Palestinian cause for decades.

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The Biggest Winner of the World Cup: South Africa

Howard Steven Friedman | Posted 05.25.2011

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Howard Steven Friedman

Maintaining a safe sporting event is a daunting challenge. Sure, Spain took the trophy and bragging rights for the tournament, but South Africa was the real winner.

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Armando Galarraga, Perfect Games, and Major League History

Simon Maxwell Apter | Posted 05.25.2011

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Simon Maxwell Apter

With the United States back on top of the basketball world after its stirring run to gold in Beijing, the '72 controversy remains just that: a controversy that's forever open to debate.

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It's Not Cricket -- It's War

Roger I. Abrams | Posted 05.25.2011

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Roger I. Abrams

Sport can bring out the best, but also the worst in mankind.

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The Legacy of Beijing, 2008

Andy Rosenberg | Posted 05.25.2011

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Andy Rosenberg

The most worrisome aspect of the Beijing Games' legacy may be the lesson that aggressive regimes of the future will take from it -- attack your adversary while the world is glued to the Opening Ceremonies.

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