Israel: Explosion at Hezbollah warehouse shows ‘flagrant’ violations of UN resolutionsJERUSALEM — Israel accused Iran and Syria on Thursday of sending weapons to Lebanon’s Hezbollah in violation of U.N. resolutions, after one of the militant group’s weapons depots blew up near the Israeli border. Shards of stories and blank spaces: Israel’s intelligence memorial hides more than it revealsGLILOT JUNCTION, Israel — Near a multiplex cinema and a nondescript highway junction outside Tel Aviv is the place where Israel’s secrets go when they get old. Top adviser to Netanyahu: Israel will not leave entire Golan even in peace deal
With eye on ally Iran’s turmoil, Syria looks for better ties with US and moderate ArabsBEIRUT — Syria’s leader sent a July 4 message full of praise to President Barack Obama on Friday and invited him to visit Syria — the latest signs Damascus is hedging its bets in Mideast politics, warming up to its rival the United States at a time when its longtime ally Iran is in turmoil. Syrian president praises Obama’s outreach for dialogue, invites him to DamascusDAMASCUS, Syria — Syria’s leader praised President Barack Obama’s outreach for dialogue and invited him to visit Damascus in remarks released Friday just days after the United States said it plans to return its ambassador to Syria after a four year absence. Obamas’ are welcome to visit Syria, says nation’s First LadyDAMASCUS - Syria’s First Lady has told Sky News that she would welcome the Obamas’ should they decide to visit the country’s capital, Damascus. Grand vision of Turkish icon turns into hard slog for EU candidate countryISTANBUL, Turkey — Early in the last century, after an empire’s fall, the founder of Turkey set his new nation on a westward course. For Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, Europe was worthy of a pedestal, a model of how to be modern. Italy expels Palestinian in 1985 hijacking of Achille Lauro cruise ship to SyriaROME — A lawyer says Italian authorities are set to expel to Syria one of the Palestinians who hijacked the Achille Lauro cruise ship and killed an American passenger in 1985. Leader of Lebanon’s pro-Western bloc to become new prime ministerBEIRUT — Western-backed billionaire Saad Hariri pledged Saturday to work for a national unity government that includes his Hezbollah rivals shortly after he was appointed by the president to become the country’s next prime minister. Hamas chief Khaled Mashaal welcomes Obama’s Mideast approach but says wants actionDAMASCUS, Syria — The top Hamas leader on Thursday welcomed what he said is “new language” by President Barack Obama toward the Islamic militant group — part of Hamas’ cautious outreach to Washington in recent weeks. Obama sending ambassador to Syria after years, step in bolstering role in Arab worldWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama plans to return an ambassador to Syria, filling a post that has been vacant for four years and marking an acceleration of Washington’s engagement with the Arab world, the White House said on Wednesday. Israel accuses IAEA chief of political bias in Syrian nuclear probeVIENNA — Israel accused the head of the U.N. atomic agency of political bias in its probe of Syria Thursday, provoking a bitter response by the agency chief. Despite the high stakes, Arabs largely silent on Iranian election and unrestCAIRO — Key Arab nations have kept silent about Iran’s political upheaval, possibly reluctant to antagonize the powerful nation that sponsors such militant groups as Hezbollah and Hamas. Despite the high stakes, Arabs largely silent on Iranian elections and unrestCAIRO — Key Arab nations have kept silent about Iran’s political upheaval, possibly reluctant to antagonize the powerful nation sponsoring such militant groups as Hezbollah and Hamas. But there are signs the young and reform-minded are inspired by mass protests over the disputed election. Syrian official plays down new find of uranium traces by UN nuclear agencyVIENNA — Syria’s nuclear chief is suggesting the U.N. nuclear agency’s discovery of new uranium traces in the country do not harden allegations that Damascus has a hidden nuclear program. Chief nuke inspector critical of NKorea, urges Iran, Syria to cooperate with his agencyVIENNA — The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency on Monday told North Korea to end its course of nuclear confrontation. He also urged Iran to agree to Washington’s offer of direct dialogue and called on Syria to cooperate with his agency’s investigation. Jimmy Carter honored by Palestinians, says he’ll keep backing their push for independenceRAMALLAH, West Bank — Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter was honored by the Palestinian government Saturday and pledged to support the Palestinians’ campaign for independence to the end of his days. US Mideast envoy says Syria has key role to play in forging peace in the regionDAMASCUS, Syria — President Barack Obama’s special Mideast envoy said Saturday that Syria has a key role to play in forging peace in the region during a visit that marked the strongest U.S. push yet to improve relations with the country. AP Interview: Lebanon’s likely PM Hariri seeks compromise with Hezbollah opponents; videoBEIRUT — The pro-Western politician favored to become Lebanon’s next prime minister is setting aside the explosive issue of disarming the Shiite militant group Hezbollah, saying Friday he hopes for unity with his political foes in the sharply divided country. Former President Jimmy Carter says Mideast peace not possible without HamasDAMASCUS, Syria — Former President Jimmy Carter Thursday reiterated that there can be no peace between Israel and the Palestinians without involving the militant group Hamas. Analysis: Impact of new UN sanctions could mainly pinch North Korean weapons exportsWASHINGTON — The United Nations’ newly toughened penalties on North Korea for its nuclear defiance could hit hardest in an area that worries American officials the most: the North’s illicit exports of nuclear and missile technologies. Billionaire Hariri favored to be Lebanon’s next prime minister after defeat of HezbollahBEIRUT — Saad Hariri, the billionaire businessman and son of a slain former prime minister, is emerging as the favorite to lead Lebanon’s government after his pro-Western coalition fended off a serious challenge from Iranian-backed Hezbollah in weekend elections. Obama administration sees hope for Mideast peace prospects after Lebanese electionWASHINGTON — Detecting signs of hope for its Mideast peace initiatives in the defeat of a Hezbollah slate in Lebanon’s weekend election, the Obama administration said Monday it will send special envoy George Mitchell to Syria and Lebanon this week. Lebanon vote undercuts Hezbollah and boosts Obama’s Mideast peace effortsBEIRUT — A pro-Western coalition won Lebanon’s parliamentary elections Monday, dealing a major setback to the Iranian-backed Hezbollah and giving a boost to Barack Obama’s Middle East peace policy. AP source: US Mideast envoy George Mitchell to visit Syria, Lebanon this weekWASHINGTON — A senior Obama administration official says U.S. special Mideast envoy George Mitchell plans to travel to Syria and Lebanon this week. Hamas official says Obama should talk to them, says militant group represents the PalestiniansDAMASCUS, Syria — An exiled Hamas leader urged Barack Obama on Monday to talk directly with the militant group, saying it is the representative of the Palestinian people and the American president’s drive for Mideast peace is impossible without them. Lebanon government: Final tally shows pro-Western bloc defeats Hezbollah allianceBEIRUT — Lebanon’s Western-backed coalition defeated Hezbollah and its allies, according to official results Monday that dealt a stunning setback to the Iranian-backed militants and set the stage for renewed political deadlock in the volatile nation. Former President Carter plans visit to West Bank and Gaza after monitoring Lebanon electionsATLANTA — Former President Jimmy Carter will visit Syria, Israel, the West Bank and Gaza this week to promote constructive dialogue on the Israeli-Arab conflict, a spokeswoman for the Carter Center said Sunday. Former president Carter to visit Syria, Israel, the West Bank, and GazaATLANTA — Former President Jimmy Carter will visit Syria, Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza this week to promote constructive dialogue on the Israeli-Arab conflict. Some militants respond positively to Obama outreach to Muslims, others warn he is deceptiveRAMALLAH, West Bank — From Lebanese guerrillas to Saudi preachers, Islamic extremists have warned followers not to be taken in by President Barack Obama’s conciliatory words — a sign that some may be nervous about losing support if animosity toward the U.S. fades. |
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