Israel approves construction of 366 West Bank apartments, plans 84 moreJERUSALEM — Israel has officially approved construction of 366 new apartments in the West Bank. Israel approving new construction in West Bank settlements, shrugs off US criticismJERUSALEM — Israel defied U.S. pressure to halt construction in its West Bank settlements Sunday, with key leaders speaking out in support of the contentious enclaves and preparing to sign orders to allow building of hundreds of new housing units there. Hamas leader warns against Israeli proposal of partial settlement freeze for warmer Arab tiesCAIRO — The leader of Hamas on Sunday warned against Israel’s proposal to temporarily halt settlement construction in exchange for normalization with Arab countries, describing it as “dangerous.” Israeli Cabinet backs new West Bank construction, shrugs off US criticismJERUSALEM — Israeli Cabinet ministers lined up on Sunday behind Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to approve the construction of hundreds of new apartments in West Bank settlements, defiantly shrugging off a rare and harsh public rebuke from top ally Washington. Holy city twist: Upwardly mobile Arabs moving into neighborhoods built for JewsJERUSALEM — Yousef Majlaton moved into the Jerusalem neighborhood of Pisgat Zeev for such comforts as proper running water and regular garbage pickup. But he represents a potentially volatile twist in the Israeli-Palestinian dispute over the holy city. Venezuela’s Chavez tells Israelis not to support their ‘genocidal’ governmentDAMASCUS, Syria — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez told the Israeli people not to support their government, which he described as “genocidal” on Friday, the second day of his trip to Syria. Peres calls for Palestinian state without a full peace deal; Moussa warns time running outCERNOBBIO, Italy — Israeli President Shimon Peres, a longtime advocate of peace with the Palestinians, said Friday that a comprehensive settlement resolving the century-old dispute was not currently achievable. Israel to build new houses ahead of settlement slowdown, despite US demand for full freezeJERUSALEM — Israel said Friday it will construct hundreds of new housing units in West Bank settlements before any slowdown in building, an announcement that drew harsh criticism from Washington, which demands a complete settlement freeze as a prelude to renewing Mideast peace talks. Venezuelan president attacks Israel during Syria portion of world tour to curb US powerDAMASCUS, Syria — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez attacked Israel Thursday during his visit to Syria, calling it an imperialist nation that annihilates other people. UN urges Israel to ease Gaza blockade, enable repairs of sewage, water systemsGAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — U.N. agencies and international aid groups urged Israel on Thursday to immediately ease its Gaza Strip blockade to allow in spare parts and building materials to repair the territory’s dilapidated sewage and water networks. Pop icon Madonna wrapping up world tour with 2 concerts in IsraelTEL AVIV, Israel — Madonna brought her mix of provocative music and spirituality to the Holy Land with a concert Tuesday in front of 50,000 fans who had endured a 16-year wait since the pop icon’s last gig in Israel. Pop icon Madonna wraps up world tour with 2 concerts in IsraelTEL AVIV, Israel — Madonna was bringing her mix of provocative music and spirituality to the Holy Land with a concert Tuesday in front of 50,000 fans who have endured a 16-year wait since the pop icon’s last gig in Israel. Top Hamas official says Holocaust “a lie,” slams reported UN plan to study it in GazaGAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — A Hamas spiritual leader on Monday called teaching Palestinian children about the Nazi murder of 6 million Jews a “war crime,” rejecting a suggestion that the U.N. might include the Holocaust in Gaza’s school curriculum. Pakistani army kills 45 Taliban in Swat battles; border reopens after NATO convoy bombedISLAMABAD — Pakistani soldiers killed at least 45 Taliban militants in scattered gunbattles across the northwestern Swat Valley after a suicide bombing on a police station killed 17 cadets, the army said Monday. Pakistani army kills 30 Taliban in Swat battles; border reopens after NATO convoy bombedISLAMABAD — Pakistani soldiers killed at least 30 Taliban militants in overnight gunbattles across the northwestern Swat Valley after a suicide bombing on a police station killed 17 cadets, the military said Monday. Fighting in Myanmar sending refugees to China, underscoring Beijing’s border woesBEIJING — China has told Myanmar to put an end to fighting with an ethnic militia that has sent 10,000 people fleeing across their border, a strong response underscoring the Communist country’s concerns about potential instability. Dalai Lama visit spurs controversy in Taiwan, casts shadow over efforts to improve China tiesTAIPEI, Taiwan — Many Taiwanese support the visit of the Dalai Lama to comfort survivors of a devastating typhoon, according to a poll released Friday, but some criticized it as political maneuvering and others said they wished more attention would be paid to recovery efforts. Gunmen kill aide of 2nd Mexican agent probing reporter’s death; 1st agent slain last monthCIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Gunmen killed the aide of a Mexican federal agent investigating the death of a crime reporter — a month after the first agent assigned to the case was shot dead, authorities said Thursday. Taiwan agrees to Dalai Lama’s visit to comfort disaster victims, risking China’s ireTAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan’s president risked angering China with his surprise announcement Thursday that he has agreed to let the Dalai Lama visit the island to comfort survivors of a devastating typhoon. Israeli prime minister seeks compromise with US but says focus on settlements is unfairLONDON — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hopes to defuse an unusually public spat with the United States over West Bank settlements when he meets with a top U.S. envoy Wednesday morning. Israel prime minister seeks compromise on settlements as he kicks of Europe tour in LondonLONDON — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he will seek a compromise in talks with the United States that would allow Israel to proceed with some settlement construction while restarting peace talks with the Palestinians. Netanyahu seeks compromise on settlements as he kicks of European tour in LondonLONDON — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he will seek a compromise in talks with the United States that would allow Israel to proceed with some settlement construction while restarting peace talks with the Palestinians. Israeli airstrike on Gaza smuggling tunnel kills 3 in deadliest attack on border in monthsGAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — An Israeli airstrike on a smuggling tunnel between the Gaza Strip and Egypt killed three Palestinians inside and wounded seven on Tuesday in the deadliest Israeli attack on the volatile border area in months, a Palestinian Health Ministry official said. Palestinian official says 3 dead, 7 hurt in Israeli air strike on Gaza tunnelGAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — An Israeli air strike on a smuggling tunnel between the Gaza Strip and Egypt on Tuesday killed three Palestinians and wounded seven, a Palestinian Health Ministry official said. 3 Palestinians, Israeli wounded in mortar, gunfire on Israel-Gaza borderJERUSALEM — Three Palestinians and an Israeli were wounded Monday in violence on the Gaza-Israel border, according to officials from both sides. 2 Palestinians, Israeli wounded in mortar, gunfire on Israel-Gaza borderJERUSALEM — Three Palestinians and an Israeli were wounded Monday in violence on the Gaza-Israel border, according to officials from both sides. 2 Palestinians, 2 Israelis wounded in mortar, gunfire on Israel-Gaza borderJERUSALEM — At least two Palestinians and two Israelis have been injured in violence on the Gaza-Israel border. Trying to placate allies abroad and at home, Netanyahu takes his balancing act to EuropeLONDON — Benjamin Netanyahu’s talks in Europe this week will force the Israeli leader to balance the demands of his right-leaning ruling coalition against an international front opposed to Israeli settlements. Obama to visit China in November, new US ambassador saysBEIJING — President Barack Obama will visit China for the first time in November, the new U.S. ambassador said Saturday, a day after he arrived in the country. US complains to Israel over entry limits on Palestinian-American travelersJERUSALEM — The United States has complained to Israel over rules that keep Palestinian-Americans from entering Israel, officials said Thursday. |
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