Why I am accepting their prize

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Emile Habiby is the first Israeli Arab novelist to win the Israel Prize for Literature presented on May 7 1992. Previously the prize has always gone to Hebrew writers so Habiby has mixed feelings about accepting the prize. Acceptance could be used against radical Arab factions but he will use it to promote the struggle for equality of the 740,000 Palestinians in Israel. His five novels written in Arabic convey the ambivalent position of Israeli Arabs. He grew up in Haifa in an Arab Christian family and represented the Palestine Communist Party in the Knesset. In 1948 his family's houses were confiscated, his brothers were expelled and he was beaten and refused the right to travel until military rule was lifted in 1966.

Behavior, Achievements and awards, Literature, Israeli literature, Authors, Israeli, Israeli writers, Habiby, Emile (Author)

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Clinton delays decision day until after poll

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On July 16 1996 US President Bill Clinton permitted the passing of the Helms-Burton Act which provides for sanctions against anyone carrying out business with Cuba, but as a compromise approved a delay until February 1997 before US citizens and firms can sue for damages for property which the Cuban government has confiscated. This means that a decision on this provision has in fact been postponed until after the November 1996 presidential election.

United States, United States foreign relations, Cuban foreign relations, Cuba

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Britannia faces her judges

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Eurosceptics in the UK claim that the European Court of Justice is at the centre of an emerging European superstate which will threaten the traditional way of life in the UK. They have warned that the court is potentially dangerous and that it exerts excessive judicial power. They are now making efforts to have its power reduced. In contrast, others feel that the court plays an important role, especially in ensuring that individuals obtain justice.

Column, Powers and duties, European Court of Justice

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