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 Netanyahu to form new Israeli govt 
(Agencies) 
 
Updated: 2009-02-21 08:01 JERUSALEM: Israeli President Shimon Peres chose hard-line Likud leader Benjamin Netanyahu to form a new Israeli government on Friday, ending days of speculation and giving Netanyahu six weeks to put together a ruling coalition. Peres made his announcement early Friday afternoon after holding meetings with Netanyahu and Kadima Party leader Tzipi Livni.  |