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Defying U.S. urging, Israel to build homes in Arab East Jerusalem

Dec. 28, 2009
Israel says it will build nearly 700 housing units in East Jerusalem, despite continued U.S. opposition.
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa