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Last update - 19:12 16/03/2008 Paris fair honoring Israeli writers briefly vacated after bomb alert By Shiri Ben-Ari, Haaretz Correspon Advertisement French radio reported that other fairs taking place at the massive Porte de Versailles exhibition complex in southern Paris had also been evacuated. No other details were immediately available. Last week, the large sign over Israel's pavilion, with a logo designed by David Tartakover collapsed, lightly injuring four people. Seven Muslim countries protested against the choice of Israel as guest of honor at the French-speaking world's largest literary event. Algeria, Iran, Lebanon, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia and Yemen announced in advance they would shun the fair in response to a call from the Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO). The Morocco-based organization said last month it had urged the boycott to protest against Israel's actions against Palestinians. Related articles: Peres opens Paris book fair as Muslims boycott 39 featured Israeli writers Arab states boycott Paris book fair over Israel honor HEADLINE Bookmark to del.icio.us   The Chancellor's visit Angela Merkel arrives in Israel to 'open new chapter' in bilateral ties. London paying Netanyahu says PR trip to U.K. wasn't funded by Israeli taxpayer.   1.   Stupid boycott, where are their authors, in jail? 19:18  |  Mark B. 16/03/08   2.   Shame on France for hostinig a criminal state, a terrorist state 19:21  |  Palestinian 16/03/08   3.   How Ironic That Terrorists Targeted Israel`s Left 19:27  |  Yishai Kohen 16/03/08   4.   @Palestinian 20:19  |  Thomas 16/03/08   5.   No boycott? 20:26  |  IW 16/03/08   6.   Palestinian: Get Off Your Drugs & Congrats France!!! 20:52  |  Brad 16/03/08   7.   Boykott 20:52  |  Angel 16/03/08   8.   Note: it is honouring the writers and not the country 20:58  |  Chanalau, Tova 16/03/08   9.   DANGER peace lovers show how much they love peace 21:22  |  PETER SM 16/03/08   10.   PALESTINIAN Shame on those who use riots fatwas throat cutters 21:31  |  PETER SM 16/03/08   11.   Chanulau 21:35  |  Connie 16/03/08   12.   #1, Well eat your heart out!! 22:14  |  Aflallou 16/03/08   13.   hehe Chanalau 22:48  |  x 16/03/08   14.   Angel 22:48  |  x-ray 16/03/08   15.   I feel sorry for someone like Grossman who lost his son in the 23:19  |  lakshmi 16/03/08   16.   arafa 23:21  |  arafat 16/03/08   17.   #2 a case of delusion 23:54  |  daz 16/03/08   18.   it sucks, Arafat 00:25  |  Angel 17/03/08   19.   To "Palestinian" 00:27  |  Albert 17/03/08   20.   Mr. Palestinian anonymous 02:24  |  Pascale 17/03/08   21.   Arafat 03:00  |  Pascale 17/03/08   22.   Islamic censorship and violence 16:15  |  utagawa 17/03/08

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