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2010-03-18: Headlines

ReliefWeb: Philippines: End of 'reflective dialogues' is only the start - Abaya 2010-03-18
Abaya briefed the diplomatic community g an update on the on-going peace talks between the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).
NPR: Experts See US-Israel Crisis As Wake-Up Call 2010-03-18
It was to have been a happy meeting, Dunne says, at which the attendees would bless the renewed Middle East peace talks. Now, she says, the world will ...
New Statesman: Weekly Briefing 2010-03-18
His office calls on Palestinians to "enter the tent of peace without preconditions". Meanwhile, Israel's ambassador to the US, Michael Oren, has said th ...
Boston Globe: Israel lifts extended closure of West Bank as tensions calm 2010-03-18
The recent violence has taken place against a backdrop of deep Palestinian frustration over a yearlong standstill in peace talks and dovetailed with ...
Mail & Guardian Online: Clinton to call Netanyahu in bid to ease tensions 2010-03-18
The row erupted when Washington, frustrated over a lack of success for its peace-brokering, reacted angrily last week to an Israeli announcement that 1 600 ...
Arab News: Israel moves to ease diplomatic dispute with US 2010-03-18
But Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas cast more doubts on prospects for indirect peace talks with Israel soon, reaffirming a demand it first halt all ...
BBC News: EU foreign chief Catherine Ashton to visit Gaza strip 2010-03-18
Her arrival in the Palestinian territory comes amid a new push by the EU to revive stalled Middle East peace talks. She will later head to Moscow for ...
www.worldbulletin.net: Minister says EU did not see Cyprus an issue for Greek EU bid 2010-03-18
... process in Cyprus so far, Talat said both Greek and Turkish Cypriot people should be informed about the issues agreed during the peace talks.
Ha'aretz: Obama: No 'crisis' in US ties with Israel 2010-03-18
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton last week demanded that Israel scrap the project and show commitment to US-mediated peace talks with the Palestinians.
The Ledger: Who Is Winner in Feud Between U.S., Israel? 2010-03-18
The pair were working to begin peace talks amid the first Palestinian intifada. The Likud-led government of Yitzhak Shamir ignored the dem ...
AFP: Mideast quartet meet will show support for talks: US 2010-03-18
The Palestinians called for a halt to the indirect peace talks after Israel announced the construction of 1600 new settler homes in annexed East Jerusalem ...
TIME: The US-Israel Spat: Just a Sideshow 2010-03-18
But the bigger problem facing the US as it tries to restart peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians is that neither side seems interested in having ...
Palestine Note: Providing a clarity the peace process badly needs 2010-03-18
A crisis in the relaunched Israeli-Palestinian peace talks had apparently arrived a little earlier than expected - day zero to be precise.
Palestine Note: US-Israel crisis could trigger geopolitical shift 2010-03-18
It had spent the past few months convincing Abbas and moderate Arab countries to reverse the PNA's decision to boycott peace talks until Israel freezes ...
New York Times: Clinton In Russia For Talks on Middle East, Arms 2010-03-18
By REUTERS MOSCOW (Reuters) - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in Russia on Thursday for talks on advancing peace in the Middle East and to push ...
Houston Chronicle: Undiplomatic: Israeli settlement announcement undermines peace efforts 2010-03-18
Negotiator Mitchell indicated that his peace efforts would resume soon, and Clinton is headed to Moscow to meet with diplomats from Russia, the Europe ...
Politico: State: Clinton not waiting by the phone 2010-03-18
And contrary to expectations, which have changed several times this week, Middle East Peace Envoy George Mitchell did not join Clinton on the plane ...
A Pakistan News: European Union Official In Jordan For Talks Over Peace Process 2010-03-18
... Ashton arrived in Amman on Wednesday to talk to Jordanian officials on how to speed the start of peace talks between the Palestinians and Israel.
The Associated Press: Clinton to attend Mideast session amid crisis 2010-03-18
In remarks at the State Department on Tuesday, Clinton spoke hopefully of getting the peace talks back on track. "There is just too much at stake for both ...
Hindustan Times: No talks until Israel meets its obligations: Abbas 2010-03-18
Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman said on Wednesday that the best way to achieve peace was through direct talks, which Israel was willing to beg ...
Reuters India: Israel says Obama peace envoy could return Sunday 2010-03-18
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - US President Barack Obama's Middle East peace envoy may return to the region on Sunday, having postponed his trip over an Israeli ...
Manila Standard Today: Panel makes a pitch for Moro deal 2010-03-18
Seguis said Malaysian peace talks facilitator Othman Abdul Razak will also arrive in Manila next week to boost the backchannel talks between the two partie ...
Las Vegas Sun: US envoy cancels Mideast trip amid US-Israel feud 2010-03-18
The announcement enraged Palestinians, who have threatened to bow out of US-brokered peace talks that were supposed to have begun in the coming days.
Sudan Tribune: JEM reiterates demand to postpone election and Khartoum re-arrests rebels 2010-03-18
However, Ahmed Hussein Adam stressed their delegation will continue to negotiate with the government in Doha, the official venue of peace talk ...
Montgomery County Courier: Israel lifts closure of West Bank as tensions calm 2010-03-18
The recent violence has taken place against a backdrop of deep Palestinian frustration over a yearlong standstill in peace talks and dovetailed with ...
Reuters: Clinton in Moscow to push arms treaty, Middle East 2010-03-18
On Middle East issues, US officials were circumspect about the prospects for renewed Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. The Middle East quartet discussi ...
phillyBurbs.com: 5 Americans charged with terrorism 2010-03-18
The recent violence has taken place against a backdrop of deep Palestinian frustration over a yearlong standstill in peace talks and dovetailed with ...
DailyIndia.com: Any significant terror strike in India would 're-ignite' Indo-Pak tensi ... 2010-03-18
... to see an improved Indo-Pak relation and it firmly believes that both countries should continue the peace talks despite there being certain provocations.
The Associated Press: Clinton in Moscow for Mideast, nuclear arms talks 2010-03-18
They were discussing the crisis in US-Israeli relations and stalled efforts to restart Mideast peace negotiations. Clinton was meeting one-on-one ...
AFP: Clinton in Russia for nuclear, Middle East talks 2010-03-18
The Israeli announcement led the Palestinians to call for a halt to peace talks and precipitated the worst crisis in US-Israeli relations in year ...
Business Day: Israel lifts blockade in goodwill gesture 2010-03-18
The recent violence has taken place against a backdrop of deep Palestinian frustration over a yearlong standstill in peace talks and dovetailed with a US- ...
Brisbane Times: Israel hardens stance against US demands 2010-03-18
... that he would not travel to Israel this week as originally scheduled, meaning indirect peace talks with the Palestinians are now officially delayed.
Tonight: Book review: What Price Liberty? 2010-03-18
... where - as some would have it - war has been declared on civilisation, and must be fought with the methods of war, rather than those of peace.
Sify: No crisis in relation with Israel over housing plans: Obama 2010-03-18
... to the region by Vice President Joe Biden and one day after envoy Mitchell announced the start of US-mediated indirect Israeli-Palestinian peace talks.
European Voice: Ashton and Blair to brief on Middle East tensions 2010-03-18
Ministers to discuss prospects of peace talks in the Middle East and long-term economic support for Haiti. The European Union's foreign ...
CRIENGLISH.com: Israeli Settlement Plan Strains US Ties 2010-03-18
... the talks given the current circumstances and if Israel presses ahead with more settlement plans, the hope for re-opening the peace talks will be dead.
Malaysia Sun: Clinton in Moscow for arms reduction talks 2010-03-18
The meeting was originally intended as a boost to indirect peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians, but these plans were wrecked when Israel ...
AFP: Obama says no crisis in US-Israeli relations 2010-03-18
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in Moscow, for a meeting of the international Quartet on Middle East peace talks, without holding an expected ...
Associated News Today: Dispatch: Editorial: Construction plans cloud peace talks 2010-03-18
The United States called on Israel to halt settlement construction in East Jerusalem, which has become the main obstacle to reviving peace talks between ...
Bangkok Post: Govt, UDD told to hold peace talks 2010-03-18
The government and the United front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) should hold peace talks without conditions for the sake of the country.
Daily Press: Middle East peace 2010-03-18
The United States cannot and should not try to dictate exact terms, but peace talks cannot succeed without genuine, sustained American leadership.
CNN: Clinton dismisses any crisis with Israel 2010-03-18
The administration made a big mistake conditioning resumption of peace talks on a settlement freeze, a condition the Palestinians never made in the last 19 ...
The Detroit News: US envoy cancels trip amid growing violence 2010-03-18
... nor permit "provocative" acts, meaning anything that would disturb the atmosphere as Palestinians and Israelis prepare for the indirect peace talks.
Scoop.co.nz: Consideration of 5th NZ Rights Report Concludes 2010-03-18
While praising New Zealand's self-critical attitude and constructive engagement with protecting the fundamental rights of its citizens, experts on the Hum ...
Liberian Daily Observer: Izetta: I'll Always Be A Formidable Force 2010-03-18
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DAWN.com: No respite from fear 2010-03-18
These include the targeting of religious scholars and teachers the terrorists consider guilty of heresy or being critical of terrorist methods.
Softpedia: Monkeys Prefer Female Teachers If they are of their own species 2010-03-18
The methods differed by a wide margin from group to group. In some instances, individuals sought to blame a scapegoat for all the troubles, and turned their ...

2010-03-17: Headlines

Middle East North Africa Financial Network: Israeli envoy: Ties with US at 35-year low 2010-03-17
... Jewish settlers in east Jerusalem after Israel gave the green light for 1600 homes just as Vice President Joe Biden was visiting to promote peace talks.
Middle East North Africa Financial Network: Palestine- Hamas, Fatah look to reconciliation 2010-03-17
The Hamas side called for a new strategy for the peace talks saying that the negotiations in the past had not produced any tangible results.
Al-Jazeerah.info: 150 Palestinian Protesters Injured, 20 Detained, George Mitchell Cancels Vi ... 2010-03-17
The US Embassy in Tel Aviv informed Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu that US special peace envoy George Mitchell had cancel his visit to the region.
Asian Tribune: Upcoming Pakistan-US strategic dialogue in Washington 2010-03-17
Progress on core issues was impeded by insisting on confidence building measures. Governed by the policy of appeasement, Pakistan did little to press Indi ...
MWC News: Petraeus Warns Israel Is Jeopardizing US Security Interests 2010-03-17
He was there with a very clear message of commitment to the peace process, solidarity with the Israeli people, but it was an insult to the United States.
Telegraph.co.uk: Hillary Clinton to call Benjamin Netanyahu in bid to ease tensions 2010-03-17
The row erupted when Washington, frustrated over a lack of success for its peace brokering, reacted angrily last week to an Israeli announcement that 1600 ...
The Nation, Pakistan: Karzai 'very angry' at Taliban leader's arrest: Aide 2010-03-17
The adviser, who had knowledge of the peace talks, spoke on condition of anonymity because of their sensitivity. Other Afghan officials, including Abdul Ali ...
Joy Online: Comment: The re-emergence of (P)NDC Jungle-Rule 2010-03-17
... the NDC which was being led by the so-called 'asomdwee hene', was invited by the then ruling NPP party for some peace talks of a sort, in order to try ...
The Hindu: Hillary downplays Israel-US row 2010-03-17
... and Ramallah to take forward plans for indirect peace talks, the first in over a year, between Mr. Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.
China Post: US cancels Israel trip; feud deepens 2010-03-17
The announcement enraged Palestinians, who have threatened to bow out of US-brokered peace talks that were supposed to begin in the coming days.
USA Today: Biden says Palestinians merit own 'viable' state 2010-03-17
The announcement was denounced by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, who said it would harm "indirect peace talks" that are to begin this month.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch: US, Israel soften tone 2010-03-17
... new Jewish homes in a traditionally Arab part of Jerusalem that quickly became a test of US and Israeli commitment to peace talks and to each other.
Ma'an News Agency: Abbas says keen to reach peace through talks 2010-03-17
We and the Israelis want to apply international legitimacy and the Road Map peace plan," Abbas added. "Specific commitments were required of u ...
Winston-Salem Journal: Israeli officials planning to reject US demands 2010-03-17
The Obama administration's Middle East envoy, George J. Mitchell, said he will not go to Israel as originally scheduled, meaning that indirect peace talk ...
Boston Globe: Palestinians take to streets in Jerusalem 2010-03-17
The announcement enraged Palestinians, who have threatened to bow out of US-brokered peace talks that were supposed to begin in the coming days.
Angus Reid Global Monitor: Greek Cypriots Reject Rotating Presidency 2010-03-17
One of Christofias' main campaign promises was to resume peace talks with Turkish Cyprus. In March 2008, Christofias and Talat launched official ...
Reuters: Israel moves to ease diplomatic dispute with US 2010-03-17
But Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas cast more doubts on prospects for indirect peace talks with Israel soon, reaffirming a demand it first halt all ...
The Detroit News: Mideast trip off for US envoy 2010-03-17
Crowley said the change is not a signal that the US is changing gears on the push to resume Israel-Palestinian peace talks. Clinton said she remained ...
Express Buzz: 'Karzai held secret talks with Taliban leader' 2010-03-17
He said: "The three day jirga will be a PR stunt and will not have anyone from the Taliban. Peace talks are not done in this way."
Ma'an News Agency: Netanyahu calls on Palestinians to negotiate 2010-03-17
We and the Israelis want to apply international legitimacy and the Road Map peace plan," Abbas said. "Specific commitments were required of u ...
Nazret.com: Approaching Reciprocity: The border issue as a symptom 2010-03-17
If we are to be in a peaceful place, then both peoples must be courageous to agree and devise a road map for strategic principles. Peace is not about ...
ShortNews.com: Visit to Israel by US Envoy Delayed 2010-03-17
... in East Jerusalem has stopped US envoy George Mitchell from attending a prearranged appointment with President Peres in Israel concerning peace talks.
Sydney Morning Herald: Riots rock Jerusalem amid diplomatic spat with US 2010-03-17
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Washington remained committed to reviving peace talks, telling reporters there was "too much at stake" ...
Chicago Daily Herald: This is no way to a two-state solution 2010-03-17
This was done to reassert Israel's claim to all of Jerusalem, and to impede a revival of peace talks. Still, even in the Middle East, reality is more ...
Ha'aretz: Brazil President in West Bank: I dream of a free Palestine 2010-03-17
"I dream of an independent and free Palestine living in peace in the Middle East," Lula said during a visit to the West Bank. "I believe the Palestini ...
Australia-Israel Jewish Affairs Council: Austailisn / Israel & Jewish Affairs Councle 2010-03-17
Whereas Washington figured out how to climb down from its insistence on a full settlement freeze as a condition of peace talks, PA president Mahmoud Abb ...
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace: Transatlantic Security in the 21st Century: Do New Threats Require New Approaches? 2010-03-17
As an additional confidence-building measure, Russia should abstain from deploying additional armaments or engaging in military exercises near its border ...
Yahoo! Tech: US envoy Mitchell delays Mideast trip amid row 2010-03-17
Netanyahu just two weeks ago told the Palestinians leaders not to do or say anything that might incite unrest while the peace talks where moveing forward.
Peninsula On-line: Protests turn violent in East Jerusalem 2010-03-17
The violence was another challenge to US efforts to revive Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, which were suspended in December 2008 but had looked set ...
newjerseynewsroom.com: Petraeus says Israeli-Palestinian tension causing anti-American sentiment 2010-03-17
Washington cancelled a planned trip to the region by its special Middle East peace envoy, while its top regional military commander warned that the failure ...
Radio New Zealand: Palestinians, Israeli forces clash in Jerusalem 2010-03-17
Mr Mitchell had been due in Israel to try to set up the resumption of indirect peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians, but the trip has been ...
ecPulse: Israel seeks to end its political dispute with the US 2010-03-17
... but we and the Israelis want to apply international law especially the Road Map peace treaty which we followed through while Israel continues to violate ...
LSU The Reveille: Nation and World: 3/17/10 2010-03-17
Afghan government held secret peace talks with Taliban No. 2 KABUL (AP) — The Afghan government was holding secret talks with the Taliban's No.
Telegraphnepal.com: Nepal: The European Union and Its Diplomacy 2010-03-17
Solana has played a vital role also towards working for a resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, was an architect to make the Road Map for Peace ...
Palestine Note: Biden's Israel Visit and its aftermath: The importance of maintaining ... 2010-03-17
Whereas Washington figured out how to climb down from its insistence on a full settlement freeze as a condition of peace talks, PA president Mahmoud Abb ...
Brisbane Times: US and Israel on collision course 2010-03-17
The more liberal Jewish lobbying organisation, J Street, said the US should use the crisis to push for peace talks. Paul Scham, an academic at Washington' ...
Daily Californian: Recent Surge in Violent Altercations Hits Berkeley High 2010-03-17
Brown and his brother were both arrested for resisting arrest and committing an act on campus likely to obstruct peace. Parents were notified of ...
Jewish Tribune: MYTH: 'Israel's Inclusion of Rachel's Tomb and the Tomb of the Patriarchs ... 2010-03-17
PA President Mahmoud Abbas stated that this was Netanyahu's plan to “wreck international efforts at returning to (peace) talks.
TODAYonline: Israel thumbs its nose at US demands 2010-03-17
Peace is a vital American interest for many reasons, including its inalienable commitment to Israel's long-term security, but the most pressing is that ...
Dispatch Online: Clashes amid calls for new uprising 2010-03-17
... to the region amid the most severe diplomatic row in decades between Israel and the United States, which has been struggling to revive peace talks.
CRIENGLISH.com: Diverse Cultures and Faiths Should Be Respected: Arroyo 2010-03-17
Instead of depending on military solutions, the government has conducted peace talks and implemented community development projects.
Irish Independent: US envoy defers visit to Israel as tensions rise 2010-03-17
It left Joe Biden, the US vice-president, humiliated as he had travelled to the region in the hope of announcing the resumption of peace talks between ...
Los Angeles Times: Anger builds over Israel housing 2010-03-17
US officials have been pressing Israelis and Palestinians to renew indirect peace talks, and have been urging Israel to restrain construction in East ...
Brazzil Magazine: Lula Tells Palestinians Their First Challenge Is to Break Israeli Blockade 2010-03-17
Peace talks between Israel and the PNA suffered one more setback last week, when the government of Israel announced the construction of new settlements ...
Ottawa Citizen: Harper urges Israel, Palestinians to resume peace talks 2010-03-17
By Juliet O'Neill, Canwest News ServiceMarch 17, 2010 12:00 AM Prime Minister Stephen Harper urged the resumption of Israeli-Palestinian peace talks Tuesday ...
Craig Daily Press: Jim Blevins: Obama's Israel stance 2010-03-17
We also know that our interests are directly tied to Middle East peace and to Israel. Peace talks will not succeed without genuine, sustained Americ ...
National Post: As goes Israel, so goes the West 2010-03-17
... an official visit and just days after the White House and others have managed to get the Palestinians to agree to an indirect resumption of peace talks.
Post-Bulletin: Aide: Karzai 'very angry' at Taliban boss' arrest 2010-03-17
The adviser, who had knowledge of the peace talks, spoke on condition of anonymity because of their sensitivity. Other Afghan officials, including Abdul Ali ...
DAWN.com: Analysts wonder whether Obama seeks Israel 'regime change' 2010-03-17
However, the analysts doubt that President Barack Obama's administration, which has made Arab-Israeli peace a national security priority, will achieve ...
KMPH Fox 26: AP Top News at 6:16 pm EDT -Tuesday, March 16, 2010 2010-03-17
... over new Jewish homes in a traditionally Arab part of Jerusalem that quickly became a test of US and Israeli commitment to peace talks and one another.
National Post: OBAMA CANCELS ENVOY'S VISIT 2010-03-17
... Obama administration by announcing the 1600 housing units while Vice-President Joe Biden was visiting the Middle East to try to jump-start peace talks.
Ha'aretz: It's time for Netanyahu to say yes to Obama 2010-03-17
Israeli agreement to discuss all the core issues, including Jerusalem, derives from the Oslo Accords and the road map, to which the government is committed.
Los Angeles Times: Palestinians must not stay on the sidelines, official says 2010-03-17
Look at the American position on implementation of the road map. We had lots of reservations, but went ahead and implemented. Israel hasn't done anything.
Ma'an News Agency: Report: 1300 new settlements await Netanyahu's OK 2010-03-17
"These are international commitments that were stated in the Road Map, which the US expressed and wants. Such commitments must be fulfilled.
Business Mirror: Burma exec mum on Suu Kyi release 2010-03-17
He said other Asean members, particularly Indonesia, are also seeking the implementation of Burma's road map to democracy. Indonesian Foreign Minister Marty ...
The Associated Press: Israel lifts closure of West Bank as tensions calm 2010-03-17
Israel says the Palestinians haven't met their road map obligations to root out militants. Israeli officials say they have been discussing with Washingt ...
People's Daily Online: USA remains the world's largest exporter of arms: SIPRI 2010-03-17
This clearly shows we need improved transparency and confidence-building measures to reduce tension in the region.” Military expenditure and arms imports ...
News Sentinel: Community calendar 2010-03-17
Marge Graham will discuss how to gather and organize your information for best results, and how to use proven basic research methods.
Qantara.de: "Turkey Creates Balance in the Middle East" 2010-03-17
Davutoglu: We don't need a road map; we need the end of the road. And the international Quartet [of senior representatives from the US, Russi ...
The Nation: Truce an option? 2010-03-17
Then, Gothom said, both sides should formulate a road map with key milestones so that they could reach a consensus without being bogged down by details ...

2010-03-16: Headlines

TIME: Is AIPAC Putting Israel First? 2010-03-16
Yes, George W. Bush was one of those who created the Road Map--and, beyond that, he was the first American President to publicly support the creation of ...
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty: Netanyahu Defies US Over Settlement 2010-03-16
The Palestinians, who had just agreed to begin indirect peace talks under US mediation, have said they will not go ahead unless the plan is scrapped.
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty: US Awaits Israel Response To Housing Row 2010-03-16
... Binyamin Netanyahu about the settlement project, and about showing Israeli commitment to US-mediated indirect peace talks with the Palestinians.
GroundReport: Israeli Lobby's Outrage Questionable 2010-03-16
... announcement during Vice President Biden's visit coincidentally of a zoning decision with respect to Jerusalem that flies in the face of peace talks.
ReliefWeb: New SIPRI data on international arms transfers reflect arms race concerns 2010-03-16
This clearly shows we need improved transparency and confidence-building measures to reduce tension in the region.' Transfers to South East Asia ...
Middle East North Africa Financial Network: Euro-Med Parliamentary Assembly calls for two-state solution 2010-03-16
(MENAFN - Jordan Times) The resumption of Mideast peace talks dominated discussions and the recommendations of the sixth plenary session of ...
Antiwar.com: Aide: Karzai 'Very Angry' Over Mullah Baradar's Capture 2010-03-16
... but has seriously inconvenienced Karzai's push for peace talks. Baradar reportedly had green-lit next month's peace jirga with the Karzai government ...
Antiwar.com: Policy Battle Over Afghan Peace Talks Intensifies 2010-03-16
But Obama will also need to show the US public that he is making progress on an exit strategy by 2012 – the biggest single prod for starting peace ...
Antiwar.com: US-Israeli Tensions Escalating Quickly 2010-03-16
While Crowley insisted that Obama's special envoy for Israeli-Palestinian peace, former Sen. George Mitchell, still intended to fly to the region this week ...
Foreign Policy: Morning Brief: Mitchell cancels visit as U.S.-Israel tension deepens 2010-03-16
Mitchell had planned to travel to Israel to wrap up preparation for a new round of Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, but after Israel's announcement last ...
Foreign Policy: Mitchell trip in limbo as US-Israel spat continues 2010-03-16
"Making peace in the Middle East is not easy, but you have to keep at it. And you have to deal with the fact that we have challenges on both sides," ...
International Middle East Media Center: US envoy George Mitchell cancels his visit to Israel amidst US-Israeli ... 2010-03-16
The US Embassy in Tel Aviv informed Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu that US special peace envoy George Mitchell had cancel his visit to the region.
ChattahBox: US Peace Envoy Delays Israel Visit Until 'Substantial Gesture' Made 2010-03-16
After the peace talks fiasco, during Vice President Biden's visit to the Jewish state last week, and strident language from both sides after the fallout ...
MWC News: Israel rejects settlement halt 2010-03-16
He said that the plans would not hurt Palestinians, who have said peace negotiations cannot go ahead until the project is cancelled.
AllAfrica.com: Nigeria: Bomb Blasts Rock Warri Amnesty Talks 2010-03-16
We should look at his matter because it is at the heart of security and confidence building." Attack on your own people is bad - Prof.
The Guardian: Hillary Clinton piles pressure on Israel over East Jerusalem settlements 2010-03-16
Clinton told reporters at the state department that the Israeli prime minister, Binyamin Netanyahu, had to take action to show he was serious about a peace ...
The Guardian: Coronation Street and Dispatches: Children of Gaza 2010-03-16
It's hard to see how any peace talks can be successful, hard to see even the tiniest chink of light at the end of the tunnel, when hatred is this deeply ...
The Guardian: Israel slapped America – and may have jolted Obama awake 2010-03-16
If that is the plan, then the three demands laid down by Hillary to Bibi – the cancellation of the Ramat Shlomo construction; a confidence-building gesture ...
The Guardian: Israel slapped America – and may have jolted Obama awake 2010-03-16
If that is the plan, then the three demands laid down by Hillary to Bibi – the cancellation of the Ramat Shlomo construction; a confidence-building gesture ...
Palestine Note: Israel defies call to halt settlement construction 2010-03-16
Make a substantial gesture toward the Palestinians enabling the renewal of peace talks. 4. Issue an official declaration that the talks with ...
Palestine Note: Winds of a third Intifada 2010-03-16
In recent days, Abbas found his way down the tree by climbing the Arab League's ladder announcing his acceptance to resume peace talks with Israel.
All India Radio: US awaits Israel's response on the demand of peace talk with Palestine 2010-03-16
A US State Department spokesman has said that it is waiting for Israel to respond formally to the American demands about its commitment to peace talks ...
The Palestine Telegraph: UK continues its betrayal of Palestine 2010-03-16
In his introductory remarks, Day gave the impression that the imminent renewal of peace talks between the almost completely helpless Palestinian Authority ...
Palestine Note: Tension in East Jerusalem is a result of Israeli campaign to destroy ... 2010-03-16
Diliani also said that Palestinians seek that Jerusalem would become a place where Jews, Christians and Muslims respect each other through a peace agreement ...
Reuters Canada: Afghanistan denies peace talks with Taliban No. 2 2010-03-16
KABUL (Reuters) - Afghanistan's government denied a report on Tuesday that it had been holding secret peace talks with the Taliban's number ...
Reuters: TIMELINE: US-Israeli relations since 1948 2010-03-16
2003 - President George W. Bush announces "road map" peace plan, three years after start of Palestinian uprising, setting an outline for end to violence ...
Reuters Canada: Palestinians, Israeli police clash in Jerusalem 2010-03-16
The violence was another challenge to US efforts to revive Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, which were suspended in December 2008 but had looked set ...
New York Times: "Day Of Rage" Clashes In Jerusalem 2010-03-16
The violence was another challenge to US efforts to revive Middle East peace talks after Israel angered Palestinians and touched off a dispute ...
Reuters UK: Chavez denies Venezuela ETA suspects are terrorists 2010-03-16
Dozens of ETA members were deported to Venezuela at the request of then Spanish Prime Minister Felipe Gonzalez in 1989 after failed peace talks.
Washington Post: The US quarrel with Israel 2010-03-16
Rather than join peace talks, Palestinians will now wait to see what unilateral Israeli steps Washington forces. Mr. Netanyahu already has made a couple ...
Washington Post: Palestinians' destructive veneration of terrorists 2010-03-16
If the term "confidence-building measure" is employed, what confidence can Israelis have in a people and their leaders who honor the 1978 murder ...
St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Missouri Trade Initiative Complements President's National Export Program 2010-03-16
WTC combines local experts with government resources to enhance international trade, promote local economic development and ultimately foster peace ...
BusinessWeek: Aide: Karzai 'very angry' at Taliban boss' arrest 2010-03-16
The adviser, who had knowledge of the peace talks, spoke on condition of anonymity because of their sensitivity. Other Afghan officials, including Abdul Ali ...
Globe and Mail: Netanyahu refuses to axe Israel's settlement plans 2010-03-16
The timing of the disclosure, after Palestinians agreed to indirect peace talks, embarrassed Mr. Biden and raised questions over whether Israel's settlement ...
Ottawa Citizen: Israel and the United States: allies on edge 2010-03-16
... of state James Baker bring pressure to bear on Israeli prime minister Yitzhak Shamir to take part in peace talks with the Palestinians in Madrid.
The Province: Israel vows more settlement building despite crisis 2010-03-16
Western-backed Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas responded by saying he would not return to peace talks without a complete settlements freeze.
Politico: Netanyahu to meet Jewish Congress members 2010-03-16
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, currently ensnared in a dispute with the Obama administration over his commitment to the peace proce ...
New York Times: Testing Obama, at Home and Abroad 2010-03-16
Already, Israel had forced Mr. Obama to backtrack last year on his early insistence on a temporary settlement freeze to get peace talks going — lest ...
9&10 News: Home building drops...Fed meets...Obama applies pressure 2010-03-16
Meanwhile, US envoy George Mitchell has postponted a trip aimed at wrapping up preparations for relaunching peace talks. ROME (AP) — A Chinese man known ...
PRI's The World: The East Jerusalem issue 2010-03-16
The building announcement – made as Vice-President Joe Biden visited last week to try to kick-start stalled peace talks – angered Washington.
Wilkes Barre Times-Leader: Karzai angry over arrest 2010-03-16
The adviser, who had knowledge of the peace talks, spoke on condition of anonymity because of their sensitivity. Other Afghan officials, including Abdul Ali ...
Africasia: Hundreds of Palestinians riot in Jerusalem 2010-03-16
... infuriated the Palestinians, as well as the US administration that had sent Vice President Joe Biden to the region to promote new Middle East peace talks.
New York Times: Israel Feeling Rising Anger From the US 2010-03-16
The administration also wants Mr. Netanyahu to commit to substantive negotiations with the Palestinians, after more than a year in which the peace proce ...
MyStateline.com: Israeli Police, Palestinians Clash In Jerusalem 2010-03-16
The violence is another hurdle in US efforts to get Middle East peace talks going again. Earlier, Israel angered Palestinians and became embroiled in ...
Calgary Herald: Threat to peace 2010-03-16
The announcement was timed to match the visit of US Vice-President Joe Biden to Israel to promote Mideast peace talks. The announcement was a clear ...
Indiana Gazette: THOMAS FRIEDMAN: DRIVING DRUNK IN JERUSALEM 2010-03-16
For nine months now, America's Middle East special envoy, George Mitchell, has been trying to find a way to get any kind of peace talks going between ...
Politico: White House, Clinton: US absolutely committed to Israel's security 2010-03-16
Her comments come as Middle East peace envoy George Mitchell postponed a planned trip to Israel where he had been due to arrive today.
The Dawn: Karzai sings a new tune: 'Pakistan is twin brother' 2010-03-16
AP Speculation over Pakistan's role in peace talks with the Taliban has increased in recent weeks following Islamabad's February arrest of the group's No.
New York Magazine: 24 Recap: The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Terrorists 2010-03-16
They want to kill him and disrupt the peace talks with the news that Kamistan is armed with nuclear weapons. No one has the forethought to come up with ...
AFP: No Mideast visit before quartet meets: US 2010-03-16
The quartet launched the so-called road map for Middle East peace in 2003, which calls for a Palestinian state living alongside a secure Israel.
Xinhua: Prospects of indirect talks grim as US-Israeli crisis deepens 2010-03-16
A week ago, hopes were high that Palestinian-Israeli peace talks were about to resume. Just seven days later, with the mediator on hold, there are no talk ...
St. Louis Globe-Democrat: George Mitchell delays Mideast trip 2010-03-16
George Mitchell was expected back in the Mideast to begin indirect peace talks between Israeli and Palestinian leaders, but postponed his trip as the United ...
phillyBurbs.com: Burlington County Times 2010-03-16
Chavez noted several ETA members were allowed to come to Venezuela under a 1989 with Spain's government after peace talks with the separatist group broke ...
Sify: Israel envoy admits that ties with US in 'crisis of historic proportions' 2010-03-16
She also instructed him to issue a formal pledge that peace talks would focus on core issues such as the future of Jerusalem and the borders of ...
NewsHour: Tuesday: Pelosi Makes Push for Vote; Mitchell Cancels Trip to Middle East 2010-03-16
Israel has so far resisted calls drop the settlement, threatening the push for peace talks. The Federal Reserve is expected to keep its key federal-fund ...
Georgiandaily: EU enlargement chief urges Turkey to move on Cyprus, reforms 2010-03-16
Fule underlined that the problem would ease if peace talks between Greek and Turkish Cypriots since September 2008 led to a solution.
RT: Israel endures Palestinian “day of rage” as Washington fumes on sidelines 2010-03-16
Western-backed Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas said he would not return to peace talks without a complete settlements freeze. Next up was David Axelrod ...
Times of Malta: Malta calls on Israel to freeze settlement activities 2010-03-16
It is set forth in the road map and provides for a freeze on settlement activities. "We hope that the planned indirect peace talks between the parties ...
Bikya Masr: Rachel Corrie trial: Israeli military investigator tried to influence my statement 2010-03-16
She described her view of her work with ISM as promoting peace for the whole region. The home Rachel Corrie was protecting, that of Dr. Samir Nasrallah ...
Sudan Tribune: Chad again seeks to narrow differences between Sudan and JEM 2010-03-16
In addition, the rebels say there will be no peace agreement unless Khartoum delays April elections. The new round of talks in Ndjamena is mediated by ...
St. Louis Globe-Democrat: UPI NewsTrack TopNews 2010-03-16
George Mitchell was expected back in the Mideast to begin indirect peace talks between Israeli and Palestinian leaders, but postponed his trip as the United ...
Arab Times: Israel defies US over building plan 2010-03-16
The Palestinians, who had just agreed to begin indirect peace talks under US mediation, said they would not go ahead unless the plan was scrapped.
Newsweek: A Rotten Deal 2010-03-16
Time and again, Israel has traded peace concessions for security support. It started in 1949, when President Truman demanded a halt of the Israeli invasi ...
France24: US spat with Israel puts Obama administration in line of fire 2010-03-16
The comment reflected a first year in office which saw US ambitions to advance the Mideast peace process mostly thwarted. That trend continued last week ...
Boston Globe: If serious about peace, Israel should drop housing plan 2010-03-16
But the clash over the 1600 apartments in East Jerusalem goes to the heart of the indirect peace talks Obama's special envoy, former senator George Mitchell ...
Greenwich Time: Nigeria militants set off bombs, step up threats 2010-03-16
"I think it was a deliberate attempt to sabotage the peace talks," Chima said afterward. He said two people were hurt but did not identify them.
Philippine Information Agency: SNAMMM draft Manila Declaration deliberated for adoption by PrepSOM 2010-03-16
Basilio has assumed the chairmanship of the Preparatory Senior Officials Meeting (PrepSOM) of the SNAMMM on Interfaith Dialogue and Cooperation for Peace ...
The Sun Daily: Netanyahu defies US over Jerusalem settlement 2010-03-16
The Palestinians, who had just agreed to begin indirect peace talks under US mediation, have said they will not go ahead unless the plan is scrapped.
Dispatch Online: Mosque clamp maintained 2010-03-16
US administration officials have slammed the new construction and the timing of the announcement as insulting and destructive to peace efforts. — Sapa-AFP.
New York Times: The Biden Effect 2010-03-16
Peace is a vital American interest for many reasons, including its inalienable commitment to Israel's long-term security, but the most pressing is that ...
Institute for Middle East Understanding: Israel admits it has an image problem 2010-03-16
Yariv Oppenheimer, the head of Peace Now, Israel's largest peace group, has written to Mr Netanyahu demanding that he take down the website.
History News Network: Bret Stephens: The Israeli Settlements Aren't the Problem 2010-03-16
Current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has also offered direct peace talks. The Palestinians have countered by withdrawing to "proximity talks" mediated ...
YourNabe.com: More Mid-East peace talks? Yawn! 2010-03-16
The Oval Office must arm itself with extra-strength aspirin in preparation for a new round of “indirect” peace talks between the pair of adversaries.
Monday Morning: Call for a Marshall Plan to end Taliban militancy 2010-03-16
Karzai arrived in Pakistan last Wednesday for talks focused on jointly fighting terrorism and finding ways to address regional issues on peace and security.
Vancouver Sun: U.S. foreign policy confuses and disappoints 2010-03-16
Awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to Barack Obama for "his extraordinary efforts to streng ...
Politico: Cantor to Rahm: Tone it down on Israel 2010-03-16
... trip by George Mitchell, the State Department's envoy to the region, aimed at relaunching indirect peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians.
Monday Morning: Settlement row seen endangering US-brokered peace talks 2010-03-16
In apologizing to Biden, Netanyahu hoped to defuse the row over settlements that appeared to scuttle indirect peace talks with the Palestinians.
Sydney Morning Herald: Netanyahu defiant over Jewish expansion 2010-03-16
Another US official told The Washington Post the Obama administration viewed the success of Middle East peace talks as central to the national security ...
RIA Novosti: Palestinian negotiator in Moscow for Middle East peace talks 2010-03-16
The announcement threatens to break down renewed Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. Ramallah threatened to discontinue the peace talks if the settlement ...
Outlook: Palestinians Clash With Israeli Police on 'Day of Rage' 2010-03-16
Amid deepening US-Israel disagreement over the peace process, US Special envoy for Middle East, George Mitchell, delayed plans to return to the region ...
New York Times: Jerusalem Construction Notice Raises Tensions 2010-03-16
The move infuriated the Obama administration, coming soon after it had announced the start of American-brokered Israeli-Palestinian indirect peace talk ...
TransWorldNews: US Envoy George Mitchell Postpones Trip to Israel 2010-03-16
... coming when US Vice-President Joe Biden arrived in Israel last week in an effort to bring Israelis and Palestinians back to peace talks.
Detroit Free Press: US leans on Israel to halt building 2010-03-16
American officials said they also were insisting that Israel take significant steps to get peace talks back on track. The US, the officials added ...
Temple Daily Telegram: Afghanistan held secret peace talks with Taliban 2010-03-16
2 leader has raised some questions about Afghanistan's involvement in secret peace talks with high ranking members of the group.
The FINANCIAL: Israeli 'construction in Jerusalem will continue' - Netanyahu 2010-03-16
Palestinian authorities recently agreed to hold indirect talks with Israel mediated by the United States after a 15-month break, but peace hopes ...
Kashmir Watch: :. ACCORD & DISCORD 2010-03-16
Advani knows that (a) Kashmiris will not be satisfied with anything short of self-rule within the Union; (b) there can be no peace in South Asia without ...
Monday Morning: Member of the Baath parliamentary bloc Assem Kanso: The Damascus summ ... 2010-03-16
On the subject of the relaunch of the Arab-Israeli peace talks, we need to differentiate between the action of Obama, who has distinguished himself ...
Colombia Reports: Chavez admits meeting FARC commander 2010-03-16
Colombia's Former Peace Commissioner Camilio Gomez, who was responsible for peace talks with the FARC during the Pastrana administrati ...
RT: Israel endures Palestinian “day of rage” as Washington fumes on sidelines 2010-03-16
Western-backed Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas said he would not return to peace talks without a complete settlements freeze. Next up was David Axelrod ...
US Department of State: Remarks With Irish Foreign Minister Micheal Martin 2010-03-16
And we do believe that the proximity talks should commence as quickly as possible, and then, that if confidence-building measures can follow quickly ...
THISDAY: Bombs Disrupt Post-Amnesty Conference 2010-03-16
These were supposed to be discussed by the militants, members of the civil society, international organizations and the road map for development clearly ...
Global Times: India, Russia seek better relations through nukes 2010-03-16
As a follow-up to similar deals with the US and France, this visit was meant to chalk out the road map for Indian- Russian civilian nuclear cooperation ...
Scoop.co.nz: Israeli Settlement Announcement "An Insult" 2010-03-16
The Obama administration wants to see "confidence-building measures and actions that will result in the resumption of negotiations and then a move toward ...
National Post: Daniel Pipes: A partner for war? 2010-03-16
The rival organizations may differ in outlook, methods, and personnel but they share the overarching goal of eliminating Israel.
National Post: US-Israel rift 'historic' 2010-03-16
A confidence-building gesture: In a telephone call to Mr. Netanyahu, Ms. Clinton suggested this could take the form of prisoner releases, an easing of ...
MinnPost.com: Iran militants deface home of opposition leader Mehdi Karroubi 2010-03-16
“I advise the wise people of the ruling [conservatives] to avoid such primitive methods and not to worsen the situation,” Mrs. Karroubi ...
Saudi Gazette: Tel Aviv shrugs off US rebuke 2010-03-16
The Israeli officials said the US also wants Israel to make a significant confidence-building gesture toward the Palestinians, including possibly releasing ...
Payvand: Iran Braces for Fire Festival Crackdown 2010-03-16
Pro-Green Movement websites are recommending innovative methods such as "a Green silence - every Iranian should hold a candle and cry out loud ...
Santiago Times: Chile Ranks Among Top Arms Importers 2010-03-16
“Transparency and confidence-building measures need to be improved to reduce tension in the region,” says SIPRI Researcher and Latin America expert Mark ...
SouthCoastToday.com: 'Justified': A Western by any other name 2010-03-16
Apparently, his methods, including shooting a drug lord in a posh restaurant, don't sit too well with the powers-that-be. His old friend and new bo ...
Politico: So now we've got Israel's attention 2010-03-16
An American official confirmed Israeli reports that they'd demanded that Netanyahu cancel the housing plan and make other confidence-building moves.
The Herald Argus: Woman shot to death in MC apartment 2010-03-16
The local of homicides (all methods) varies by gender: 73 percent of female murder victims are killed in the home, while only 45 percent of men are killed ...
Canada NewsWire: New field-study on the potential use of biodiesel for off-road machinery ... 2010-03-16
... as well as identify the best means and methods required to overcome likely challenges to biodiesel implementation in Canadian operations.
Middle East Forum: America's Shiny New Palestinian Militia 2010-03-16
The rival organizations may differ in outlook, methods, and personnel, but they share the overarching goal of eliminating Israel.
Winnipeg Free Press: Looking for small victories in the Mideast 2010-03-16
Mitchell's "shuttle diplomacy" should be limited to procedures and confidence-building measures. Thus, some Israeli observers believe the US wants Israel ...
RIA Novosti: What the Russian papers say 2010-03-16
The discrepancy can be explained by different calculation methods. Dr. Paul Holtom of the United Kingdom, a senior researcher with SIPRI and one of ...
Trend News Agency: Experts: 'Imedi' TV Company's plot can cause people's distrust towards authority 2010-03-16
"A caste of people forms in the country who will not oppose to return to 1937 and deal with their opponents through prohibited methods," said the expert.
MyNewsdesk: BitDefender: Phishing scam targets Barclays customers 2010-03-16
Make sure that the e-banking Web site uses SSL encryption (Secure Socket Layer) and security authentication methods – look for the “https” prefix and ...

2010-03-15: Headlines

Torrington Register Citizen: TAMAR ABRAMS: Utah's battle against women was only a matter of time 2010-03-15
And many opportunities have arisen to do that--from new advances in technology that have lowered the age of fetal viability, to new methods of providing ...
OregonLive.com: Letters: faith healing, wind power, Israeli settlements, Portland police ... 2010-03-15
In response to the article "Building plans rile Palestinians" and editorial "In Israel, new construction drowns out new peace talks" (both March 11)
ReliefWeb: Israel Seeks to Ease Settlement Dispute with US 2010-03-15
In the wake of the Israeli announcement, the Palestinians have back-tracked on an agreement to begin indirect peace talks after a 14-month stalemate.
The Guardian: New voice on the Middle East conflict 2010-03-15
And we do not seek to promote any particular political programme for achieving peace. Widespread feelings of hopelessness and apathy prevail.
The Guardian: Worldwide arms trade flourishing despite recession, report warns 2010-03-15
This clearly shows we need improved transparency and confidence-building measures to reduce tension in the region." In south-east Asia, arms sales ...
AllAfrica.com: Nigeria: Participants Decry Bombing at Post-Amnesty Programme 2010-03-15
We should look at his matter because it is at the heart of security and confidence building" Professor Mrs. Otete Okobia: "How cay you attack your own ...
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty: Obama Aide Says Israeli Building Move 'Destructive' 2010-03-15
A top aide to US President Barack Obama has described as "destructive" to the peace process Israel's announcement of plans to build 1600 new homes in ...
Independent: Leading article: Israel's high-risk strategy 2010-03-15
Israel's Prime Minister has often tried, and succeeded, in having it both ways on the question of a peace deal – talking to the US, in vague but emollient ...
Daily Beast: Netanyahu Apologizes for Embarrassing Biden 2010-03-15
... for Israelis in East Jerusalem right as Vice-President Joe Biden arrived in the country to moderate peace talks, it made for a more than awkward moment.
Forexyard: Reuters World News Highlights at 0445 GMT, Mar 15 2010-03-15
... on Sunday for the announcement of a Jewish settlement plan that has strained ties with Washington and threatens the revival of Middle East peace talks.
Reuters AlertNet: TIMELINE-US-Israeli relations since 1948 2010-03-15
2003 - President George W. Bush announces "road map" peace plan, three years after start of Palestinian uprising, setting an outline for end to violence ...
Focus News: Australian: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu moves to placate furious US 2010-03-15
... in the peace process, and in America's interests" and had endangered an agreement to revive peace talks with the Palestinians in the coming days.
Austin New.net: Israel told it must make urgent peace concessions 2010-03-15
Washington has told Netanyahu it wants to see the release of some Palestinian prisoners, to be used as a confidence building measure for Palestini ...
E-Pao.net: Gandhi to Sharmila campaign concludes 2010-03-15
The Gandhi to Sharmila campaign was launched by the Peoples' Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR) in association with Just for Peace Manipur.
National Post: Israeli PM Plays Down Rift 2010-03-15
The timing of the disclosure, after Palestinians agreed to indirect peace talks, embarrassed Mr. Biden and raised questions over whether Israel's settlement ...
Ha'aretz: 'US-Israel relations at their worst in 35 years' 2010-03-15
Make a substantial gesture toward the Palestinians enabling the renewal of peace talks. The Americans suggested that hundreds of Palestinian prisoners ...
Telegraph.co.uk: US-Israeli relations in 'crisis of historic proportions' 2010-03-15
In addition, the Israeli prime minister was urged to make a substantial confidence-building gesture to the Palestinians. Mrs Clinton suggested this could ...
Vanguard: Post Amnesty Dialogue explosions : Vanguard official statement 2010-03-15
These were supposed to be discussed by the militants, members of the civil society, international organizations and the road map for development clearly ...
San Francisco Chronicle: Netanyahu tries to quell settlements uproar 2010-03-15
US officials say the move embarrassed Biden and jeopardized efforts to restart peace talks with the Palestinians, which was a purpose of his visit to ...
msnbc.com: Obama: 'We need courage' 2010-03-15
... that Israel agreed in November to to curb settlement growth in partial fulfillment of Israel's obligations under the Bush administration road map.
Boston Globe: Netanyahu seeks to defuse tensions over US-Israeli dispute 2010-03-15
The timing of the announcement deeply embarrassed the Obama administration and put plans for indirect peace talks with the Palestinians in jeopardy.
China Daily: Israel-US ties at lowest level in 35 years 2010-03-15
The dramatic development amounted to nothing less than a slap in the face to the veep, and posed a fatal danger to the US peace-making efforts that had just ...
Sudan Vision: Washington Supports Sudan Elections' Run in April 2010-03-15
"The leader of Sudan Liberation Movement Abdel-Wahid Mohamed Nur has wasted a "historical" opportunity to join the peace talks and the accord signed in ...
The North Star National: Breaking News: Transcript of the Clinton-Netanyahu Call on Settlements 2010-03-15
This was a calculated effort to undermine the peace talks with the Palestinians we're trying to advance. You've weakened trust with us, and you and your ...
The Associated Press: Reports: US wants Israel to cancel building plan 2010-03-15
The move caused a storm in Washington because it complicates its efforts to restart Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. US officials have not disclosed wh ...
AFP: Lobby group AIPAC raises alarm over US-Israel spat 2010-03-15
... and Jerusalem after Israel announced new settlement construction as US Vice President Joe Biden visited the region to boost indirect peace talks.
Press TV: Netanyahu acts contrite over diplomatic faux pas 2010-03-15
... he made about a Jewish settlement plan that strained ties with the US and undermined efforts to jumpstart the stalled Middle East peace talks.
RIA Novosti: Russia has vital role in fight against Afghan drug trade - UN head 2010-03-15
Ban is due in Moscow on March 17, two days ahead of the meeting of the Quartet of international mediators in Israeli-Palestinian peace talks.
Houston Chronicle: Netanyahu, Israel are due a wake-up call 2010-03-15
For nine months now, America's Middle East special envoy, George Mitchell, has been trying to find a way to get any kind of peace talks going between ...
Global Times: Netanyahu tries to calm Americans 2010-03-15
The move enraged the Palestinians, who threatened to wreck the newly resumed indirect peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians, and brought a choru ...
Bernama: News Analysis: Israel-US Relations Tested By East Jerusalem Building Controversy 2010-03-15
With regards to the Israeli-Palestinian peace talks though, Gilboa is less optimistic. Prior to the row, US special envoy George Mitchell was expected ...
VOVNews.vn: Netanyahu voices regret in settlement row with US 2010-03-15
The timing of the disclosure, after Palestinians agreed to indirect peace talks, embarrassed Biden and raised questions over whether Israel's settlement ...
Nigeria: Israeli leader urges calm over row with US. - The Guardian 2010-03-15
The timing of the announcement deeply embarrassed the Obama administration and put plans for indirect peace talks with the Palestinians in jeopardy.
RIA Novosti: UN chief hails 'opportune' Mideast Quartet meeting 2010-03-15
Ban arrives in the Russian capital on March 17, two days ahead of the meeting of the Quartet of international mediators in Israeli-Palestinian peace talks.
Sudan Vision: Russian Envoy Praises Sudan's Cooperation with international Observers 2010-03-15
Darfur rebels who are holding peace talks with the government in Doha in order to end the seven year conflict, ask Khartoum to delay the election and ...
Global Times: Netanyahu apologizes to US for insult 2010-03-15
US-brokered peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians were on hold for 14 months after Israel launched an offensive on the Gaza Strip at the end ...
CCTV: US outraged at Israeli settlement 2010-03-15
The timing of Israel's disclosure came during Vice President Biden's visit to the country, and after Palestinians had agreed to resume indirect peace talks.
CRIENGLISH.com: US Urges Israel to Adopt Confidence-building Measures: Report 2010-03-15
The United States has urged Israeli government to make confidence-building measures over their bilateral relations and the Middle East peace proce ...
Xinhua: Israeli PM vows to continue building in Jerusalem despite tensions with US 2010-03-15
The dramatic development also posed a fatal danger to the US peace-making efforts, which were just about to bear fruits with the commencement of US-brokered ...
TIME: A Tale of Two Taliban Reveals US Afghan Dilemma 2010-03-15
As such, he may be poised to play a key role in any future peace talks between Karzai and the Taliban's governing council. And, according to Zaeef ...
Irish Times: Israeli leader regrets US row 2010-03-15
Mr Obama's chief political adviser, David Axelrod, implied the Israeli actions were designed to harm US efforts to renew peace contacts with ...
Business Day: Netanyahu tries to pacify irate Washington 2010-03-15
A US envoy is due back in the region this week to try to get peace talks suspended since December 2008 under way. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas h ...
The Baltimore Chronicle: Peace Process Hypocrisy: Stillborn from Inception 2010-03-15
Next came the "road map," announced by George Bush in a June 24, 2002 speech. He called for an independent Palestinian state along side Israel by 2005 ...
El Paso Inc: WORLD NEWS AT A GLANCE 2010-03-15
... a move that might mollify the Obama administration and ease the start of indirect, American-mediated peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians.
Deseret News: Figuring out the Middle East 2010-03-15
It was like sticking a finger into the eye of fresh efforts to renew peace talks. Vice President Joe Biden, visiting Israel and the Palestinian territory ...
GMA news.tv: RP, EU to meet on cooperation deal 2010-03-15
Past meetings saw convergence in the areas of migration, peace talks, data protection, and cooperation for employment, education, and the treatment of light ...
People's Daily Online: PNA plans to declare economic independence from Israel 2010-03-15
Fayyad's plan came as peace talks between Israel and the PNA are stalled amid intensive US efforts to resume them. Israel's settlement expansions in ...
Washington Post: Israeli apology gets cool reception in Washington 2010-03-15
The announcement embarrassed Biden, who quickly condemned the plan, and cast a shadow over upcoming US-mediated peace talks. In his first public comments ...
Financial Times: Netanyahu regrets settler homes 'incident' 2010-03-15
A US envoy is due in the region later in the week to try to restart peace talks that have been suspended since December 2008. The Palestinians have resisted ...
Mail & Guardian Online: Worldwide arms trade flourishing despite recession 2010-03-15
This clearly shows we need improved transparency and confidence-building measures to reduce tension in the region." In south-east Asia, arms sales ...
The News International: US urges Israel to call off new settlement plan 2010-03-15
Israeli media reported Monday that these specific actions included shelving the Ramat Shlomo project, as well as other confidence-building measures ...
The Nation, Pakistan: 'Gas cos were responsible for Bugti-govt tiff' 2010-03-15
He said Baloch immediately wanted trial of late Nawab Akbar Bugti's assassins and recovery of missing persons as a step towards confidence building.
Think Progress: Lieberman Criticizes Administration For Publicly Clashing With Israel ... 2010-03-15
... that Israel agreed in November to to curb settlement growth in partial fulfillment of Israel's obligations under the Bush administration road map.
Daily Mirror: Amana Takaful steers home insurance 2010-03-15
Home insurance is required to obtain housing loans from financial institutions and with confidence building in the country there is a growing need for lo ...
HÃ¼rriyet: Turkey and Syria on the road 2010-03-15
The development of relations between Turkey and Syria determines a road map and presents a sample model primarily to both the states of the region and ...
MorungExpress: India seeks a new Afghan direction 2010-03-15
Karzai is expected to unfold a road map on reconciliation within the next six weeks. He hopes to hold a loya jirgha (grand council) on April 29 with a view ...
Jakarta Post: OPM military wing calls for UN-mediated dialogue 2010-03-15
The plan is commonly called the Papua Road Map, named after a LIPI publication analyzing issues in Papua and the suggested paths to reconciliation.
RT: Is the Israeli-US special relationship on the rocks? 2010-03-15
Among the “confidence-building” demands are: 1. Investigate why the Ramat Shlomo construction plan was announced in the middle of Biden's visit.
defpro: New SIPRI data on international arms transfers reflect arms race concerns 2010-03-15
This clearly shows we need improved transparency and confidence-building measures to reduce tension in the region.' Transfers to South East Asia ...
National: US-Israel crisis 'worst in 35 years' 2010-03-15
Israeli officials also said they were being urged to make a significant confidence-building gesture towards the Palestinians, including possibly releasing ...
Vanguard: Participants decry bombing at Post Amnesty programme 2010-03-15
We should look at his matter because it is at the heart of security and confidence building” “How cay you attack your own people. You don't attack your own ...
Yuma Sun: Teacher experiencing Iraq 2010-03-15
"They were proud to tell me that they got their training methods from Iran, who got them from the USA, so they were good. I had to let them down a little ...
SundayNews.co.nz: Travel: Mini-escape to Eden 2010-03-15
But with just one day, half a road map and a car that was making funny noises, we thought it wise to pick our favourites and stay central.
Sify: Netanyahu defends Jerusalem building despite controversy 2010-03-15
Israeli media reported Monday that these specific actions included shelving the Ramat Shlomo project, as well as other confidence-building measures ...
The Sun Daily: An experience to remember 2010-03-15
M Spa's Balinese masseurs have been well trained in massage methods and are ready to take away the stress off your body and mind. – Alex Yip.
The Associated Press: Officials: US wants Israel to cancel building plan 2010-03-15
The Israeli officials said the US also wants Israel to make a significant confidence-building gesture toward the Palestinians, including possibly releasing ...
The Associated Press: US wants Israel to cancel Jerusalem building plan 2010-03-15
The Israeli officials said the US also wants Israel to make a significant confidence-building gesture toward the Palestinians, including possibly releasing ...
WSAZ-TV: Search Efforts Temporarily Suspended for Firefighter 2010-03-15
Simply put, liberal methods were used during the depression, which turned into the Great Depression for 8 years. That is liberal economics.