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Last update - 04:16 01/04/2008 Palestinians approve $3.337 billion draft budget for 2008 By Reuters Tags: Hamas, Palestinian Authority  The Palestinian government approved on Monday the $3.337 billion draft budget for 2008 with financing needs of more than $1.6 billion, Palestinian Information Minister Riyadh Malki said. Malki said the proposal would be submitted to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas for approval in the absence of the Palestinian Legislative Council, whose work has been paralyzed since Hamas seized control of the Gaza Strip in June 2007. Abbas sacked the Hamas-led government after the Gaza seizure and appointed Western-backed economist Salam Fayyad prime minister. Advertisement Fayyad told reporters on Monday that since January, his government had received $0.5 billion in budgetary support from funds pledged at an international donors' conference in Paris last December. International donors pledged $7.4 billion in aid over three years to Abbas's cash-strapped Palestinian Authority, more than the $5.6 billion that Fayyad had sought for his government's three-year reform and development plan. "Things are moving in the right direction. For the first time since 2001 we have development projects and we have already received almost 40 percent of the target set for budgetary support," Planning Minister Samir Abdallah told Reuters. Donor states have pledged $2.07 billion in aid for development projects over three years. A World Bank report said the government would need at least $1.62 billion a year in donor assistance. Bookmark to del.icio.us   The gift of dignity T.A. charity provides female drug addicts with shower, meal and counseling. Sign of life Hamas leader says Gilad Shalit is still alive after two years in captivity.   1.   Everybody Can Track the Money, Too 05:56  |  Mark of Lewiston 01/04/08   2.   Palms outstretched for a gimme gesture 08:19  |  x-ray 01/04/08   3.   Peace in the Middle-East. 09:27  |  Jean Van Daem 01/04/08   4.   Unbelievable budget considering their output and economy 10:15  |  Jos 01/04/08   5.   Let us not forget 11:41  |  sabra 01/04/08   6.   Jean van Daem 14:55  |  Said 01/04/08   7.   Jean van Daem 14:55  |  Said 01/04/08   8.   Jean van Daem 14:56  |  Said 01/04/08   9.   Said 19:26  |  Historian 01/04/08

Today Online Hamas TV puppet 'kills' Bush as revenge for U.S., Israeli actions Responses: 187 Editorial: Israel's settlement policy is one of deception Responses: 93 Barak heeds Rice, softens stance on PA running Gaza crossings Responses: 51 'If rabbis won't marry interfaith couples, they should send them to someone who will' Responses: 25 Rosner's Domain Clinton and Obama voters support Israel in similar numbers Guest: Rabbis who don't officiate intermarriage should refer to rabbis who do Poll: What percentage of Jews will vote McCain? 38% for pressuring Palestinians, 25% for pressuring Israel (WTR) More Headlines 16:33 Barak: Gaza crossings may open if violence stops 19:27 Benizri: I've been persecuted for 8 years for no fault of my own 19:19 WHO: Israel turning away sick Gazans, who die in 'avoidable tragedies' 19:38 Fischer forecasts reduced growth in 2008 due to global slowdown 16:55 Two civilians lightly hurt in mortar attack on Negev kibbutz 19:17 Falafel oil provides power for T.A. 'Earth Hour' concert 16:42 Facebook, Google founders to attend Jerusalem conference in May 16:38 Yesha Chief Rabbi: Giving arms to the PA is against Jewish law 18:40 Reputed crime family member denies 2004 teen murder 17:31 Police arrest Netivot mother suspected of raping two sons 16:40 Revealing God's female voice 15:29 Shortage of prison cells hampers PA law and order campaign 16:43 U.K. archives shed light on female spy who led anti-Nazi resistance Previous Editions Select Day 31 mar 30 mar 28 mar 27 mar 26 mar 25 mar 24 mar 23 mar 21 mar 20 mar 19 mar 18 mar

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