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Israel's ex-PM goes on trial on corruption charges
JERUSALEM - Former Israeli leader Ehud Olmert vigorously proclaimed his innocence Friday at a Jerusalem court hearing that marked the first time a current or past Israeli prime minister has stood trial.
People:Benjamin Netanyahu Moshe Katsav Ehud Olmert Ariel Sharon Activities:Ehud Olmert Corruption Case Source:(AP)
2009-09-25
Israel's Livni asked to form new government
JERUSALEM (AFP) - Israeli President Shimon Peres asked Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni on Monday to form a new government, a day after scandal-plagued Prime Minister Ehud Olmert officially stepped down.
Nations:Israel People:Shimon Peres Ehud Olmert Activities:Ehud Olmert Corruption Case Source:(AFP)
2008-09-22
With Olmert gone, clock starts on Israel coalition
JERUSALEM - Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni wasted no time Sunday working to put together a new government, meeting with potential coalition partners even as outgoing Prime Minister Ehud Olmert formally resigned. Her ability to move fast in her first task could have far-reaching effects on Mideast peace talks.
Nations:Israel Lebanon People:Ehud Olmert Benjamin Netanyahu Shimon Peres Mahmoud Abbas Ariel Sharon Activities:Ehud Olmert Corruption Case
2008-09-21
Israel's Olmert tells Cabinet he will resign
JERUSALEM - Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, crippled by a series of corruption investigations, announced he would resign Sunday, clearing the way for his foreign minister to try to succeed him as Israel's next leader.
Nations:Israel Lebanon People:Shimon Peres Ehud Olmert Ariel Sharon Activities:Ehud Olmert Corruption Case Source:(AP)
2008-09-21
Israel's Livni now in battle for premiership
JERUSALEM (AFP) - Fresh from her election as the head of Israel's governing Kadima party, Tzipi Livni on Thursday set out to become the country's second woman prime minister and avert snap elections that could stall Middle East peacemaking.
People:Ehud Olmert Hosni Mubarak Condoleezza Rice Activities:Ehud Olmert Corruption Case Source:(AFP)
2008-09-18
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