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US-Israel row highlights quandary over settlements

RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — An open diplomatic row during the visit of Vice President Joe Biden has shined a spotlight on the U.S.…

Gates keeps up pressure on Iran with Gulf visit

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates told Saudi leaders Wednesday that the U.S. effort for diplomatic…

Biden: Palestinians deserve 'viable' state

RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden's displeasure over an Israeli plan to enlarge an east Jerusalem settlement was on…

Arab League calls for ending support for talks

CAIRO (AP) — The Arab League recommended on Wednesday to withdraw its support for indirect talks between Palestinians and Israelis due…

Palestinians delay honor for attacker

RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — The Palestinian Authority has called off a ceremony honoring a woman involved in the deadly hijacking of an…

Iran tops list of jailers of journalists in world

BEIRUT (AP) — Journalists have become a prime target in an Iranian government crackdown on the opposition following last June's…

Israeli ad inspired by Hamas killing

JERUSALEM (AP) — An Israeli supermarket on Wednesday looked to to cash in on the infamous surveillance camera footage showing suspected…

East Jerusalem lies at core of conflict

Israel's plan to build 1,600 new apartments in contested east Jerusalem has thrown a spotlight on the city at the core of the…

Trial begins over death of US activist in Gaza

HAIFA, Israel (AP) — The family of an American activist who was fatally crushed by an Israeli bulldozer in Gaza accused the Israeli…

Israeli supermarket ad inspired by Hamas slaying

JERUSALEM (AP) — An Israeli supermarket commercial is looking to cash in on the infamous surveillance footage of an assassination team…

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