Israel
At UN, Obama highlights break with Bush policies
September 23, 2010Obama's boldest statements came in relation to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, when he dismissed "cynics" who say a just peace is impossible.
Read morePoem of the week: “Jerusalem”
September 2, 2010"Shouldn't it be as important to learn about one another's poetry, country to country, as one another's weather or gross national products?"
Read moreCoincidence? Israeli-Palestinian talks to open, Israel threatens Iran attack
August 25, 2010Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announced direct Israeli-Palestinian talks will restart Sept. 2, while a controversial article says Israel will likely attack Iran by next July.
Read moreIsraeli peace movement surges in Sheikh Jarrah
August 9, 2010If the Israeli-Palestinian crisis is going to be resolved anytime soon, the beginning of the solution could be happening in the East Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah.
Read moreWorld Notes: Spain, Nigeria, Israel, Venezuela, China, Cuba
June 16, 2010Spanish workers battle austerity, lead poisoning in Nigeria, Israel seeks more military aid, Venezuela cuts military spending, China hears labor demands, Cuba boosts Internet access.
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