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Netanyahu paints grim picture of peace talks for Kerry
November 6, 2013
Netanyahu paints grim picture of peace talks for Kerry
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday peace talks with the Palestinians had failed to make real progress and…
Israel’s Lieberman rejoining government after acquittal
November 6, 2013
Israel’s Lieberman rejoining government after acquittal
Former Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman will return to the cabinet after his acquittal in a corruption trial on Wednesday,…
Dutch say Russian gay rights violations may warrant asylum
November 5, 2013
Dutch say Russian gay rights violations may warrant asylum
The Dutch foreign minister on Tuesday denounced Russia’s law banning homosexual “propaganda” among minors and said the violation of gay…
Exclusive: Syria chemical weapons mission funded only through this month
November 5, 2013
Exclusive: Syria chemical weapons mission funded only through this month
The international body tasked with eliminating Syria's chemical weapons has raised only enough money so far to fund its mission…
Israel MPs in heated debate on prayers at Jerusalem site
November 4, 2013
Israel MPs in heated debate on prayers at Jerusalem site
An Israeli parliamentary committee held a heated debate Monday on whether to begin allowing Jews to pray on what they…
Arab League backs Syria peace talks, urges opposition to go
November 4, 2013
Arab League backs Syria peace talks, urges opposition to go
Arab states formally endorsed proposed peace talks to end the Syrian civil war that have been delayed by disputes between…
Kerry hails disgruntled Saudi Arabia as important U.S. ally
November 4, 2013
Kerry hails disgruntled Saudi Arabia as important U.S. ally
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry praised Saudi Arabia as a "very, very important" ally on Monday as he visited…
Palestinians lose more than most in Syrian exodus
November 4, 2013
Palestinians lose more than most in Syrian exodus
Palestinians Mahmoud and Ahmed fled Syria last month for Egypt, where they paid smugglers to bring them to Europe. Once…
Dozens of Rohingya missing after boat sinks off Myanmar, says police
November 3, 2013
Dozens of Rohingya missing after boat sinks off Myanmar, says police
A boat carrying almost 70 Rohingya Muslim refugees fleeing sectarian tensions capsized today off Myanmar’s coast, police said, leaving dozens…
Khamenei not optimistic but backs Iran nuclear talks
November 3, 2013
Khamenei not optimistic but backs Iran nuclear talks
Iran's supreme leader said Sunday he is not optimistic but supports revived talks with world powers over his country's nuclear…