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Call to Arab states on Israel links
Barack Obama called on Arab states to show willingness to set up diplomatic and commercial ties with Israel in return for “tough commitments” from the Jewish state as he reinforced his determination to launch a fresh drive to broker Middle East peace
Questions About a Desert Village
Investors in an eco-village of lakes, pools and 2,500 villas in Abu Dhabi have started a campaign to force the developer to push ahead with the project.
Addressing Muslims, Obama Pushes Mideast Peace
In a speech in Cairo, President Obama pledged to pursue a two-state solution to Middle East peace that is in Israel s interest, Palestine s interest.
U.S. Frees Suspect in Killing of 5 G.I. s
The release of the insurgent, who was accused of playing a role in the killing of five soldiers in 2007, is part of a negotiation aimed at fostering reconciliation in Iraq.
Varying Responses to Speech in Mideast Highlight Divisions
Parts of President Obama s speech resonated deeply with his intended audience and others fell on deaf ears.
Ephraim Katzir, Former Israeli President, Dies at 93
Dr. Katzir was Israel s fourth president and one of his nation s pre-eminent scientists.
AP source: US envoy to visit Syria, Lebanon (KIVI Boise)
Associated Press – June 8, 2009 3:53 PM ET WASHINGTON (AP) – A senior Obama administration official says U.S. special Mideast envoy George Mitchell plans to travel to Syria and Lebanon this…
Message on Obama Attributed to bin Laden
Al Jazeera TV broadcast an audiotape on Wednesday that it said was Osama bin Laden condemning President Obama.
U.S.-Backed Alliance Wins in Lebanon
The parliamentary election results were an unexpected defeat for Hezbollah and its allies, Iran and Syria.
Man in the News: Sheikh Mansour
The deal to offload Barclays’ shares for an estimated 1.46bn profit is one of the deals of the downturn, which has impressed the sceptics who questioned the sheikh’s investment acumen
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