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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/7149007.stm
Last Updated: Tuesday, 18 December 2007, 00:11 GMT
“Queen honours airport attack hero”
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “A baggage handler who helped tackle terror suspects at Glasgow Airport will be honoured with a special Queen’s medal for bravery.
John Smeaton, 31, who has already received a number of awards and plaudits, will receive the Queen’s Gallantry Medal.
The award is given to civilians for acts of bravery.”
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “Heroic efforts
Mr Smeaton was one of several members of the public and emergency services workers who went to help during the airport attack.
He came to the aid of a police officer and also tackled one of the suspected terrorists.
He then moved injured people away from a burning vehicle which could have exploded.
Following his heroic efforts he has been praised by politicians and public alike.”
Note: The following news brief is a quote:
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3483974,00.html
IDF confirms strike on Hamas post in Gaza
Published: 12.18.07, 11:25 / Israel News
The IDF has confirmed early Palestinian reports of a raid on a Hamas police post in southern Gaza.
IDF sources stated the raid came as a response to the Qassam barrage on the western Negev earlier Tuesday. (Efrat Weiss)
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http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3483879,00.html
“IDF strike in Gaza leaves 10 Jihad operatives dead”
“Gaza City’s streets ablaze as IAF strikes Islamic Jihad cells. Officials on both sides confirm deaths of al-Quds Brigades’ top field commanders and its chief of rocket operations, as Jihad vows revenge”
Ali Waked
Published: 12.18.07, 07:40 / Israel News