Ilan Ramon, Israel's First Man In Space A glimmer of light in a never-ending state of madness. In a climate of death, destruction, and despair came a man who hitched his dream to a star. Israel championed, encouraged, and basked in, the achievements of Ilan Ramon. It was February 1 2003, 1st day, 2nd month, 3rd year, when the dream came to an end. 16 days in space, and 16 minutes from home, the gleam of light went out....
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US urges Hezbollah to stop violence in Lebanon Earth Times Washington - The United States on Friday urged an end to violent clashes between the Shiite movement Hezbollah and pro- government opponents in Lebanon that have rocked Beirut for days. &In Lebanon...
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Ilan Ramon, Israel's First Man In Space
