The River brings together the same creative team that worked on Jerusalem, including director Ian Rickson and the designer Ultz.

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Following his detention and subsequent order to remain under house arrest, some high-level supporters including the Anglican Bishop of Jerusalem and UK politicians accused the Israeli government of harassment.

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Benedict began the day with a busy morning in Jerusalem's Old City, including meeting the patriarchs of the Greek Orthodox and Armenian Apostolic churches.

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The working group also wants to see the castle being connected with other key heritage sites, including Brewhouse Yard and Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem.

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There is genuine fear that the holiest sites of Christianity, including the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem and the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, will become mere museums.

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Authorities are investigating numerous allegations involving Olmert, including that he bought a house in an upscale Jerusalem neighborhood for below-market value in return for favors.

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Mr Sharon plainly intends to groom others for that, including the former army chief of staff, Shaul Mofaz, and the mayor of Jerusalem, Ehud Olmert.

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Olmert served as Jerusalem mayor from 1993 to 2003 and served in several ministerial capacities -- including as minister of trade, labor and industry -- from 2003 to 2006 before taking over as prime minister after Sharon was incapacitated by a stroke.

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The BBC's Wyre Davies, in Jerusalem, says that although Mr Netanyahu is facing many tricky policy situations - including the collapse of peace talks with the Palestinians and how to respond to Iran's nuclear programme - it is the failure to agree a budget with other coalition parties that brought about this decision.

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