Israel staged its 60th birthday bash with fireworks, air force flyovers and a great sense of pride Thursday, but also with uncertainty about its future and doubts about prospects for peace with the Palestinians.
Across the country, Israelis held barbecues in backyards and public parks, and were entertained by parachute jumps and a Bible quiz.
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Mr Cunliffe today announced he had approved Telecoms plan for a three-way split in its operations.
Telecom had been required to put forward the plan as part of the Governments decision in 2006 to reregulate aspects of the industry to boost competition and investment in broadband infrastructure.
The amended plan- legally enforceable from today- breaks Telecom into [...]