Washington Post
Peace talks 'difficult' for Abbas amid settlement rowBBC NewsThe Palestinian Authority has said indirect talks with Israel will be "very difficult" if more homes are built on occupied land as planned. Israel announced the plan for 1600 more homes in occupied East Jerusalem shortly before a peace process visit by …PA: Peace talks off [...]
Globe and Mail
How did US groups react to Biden's condemnation of Israel?Ha’aretzUS Vice President Joe Biden's condemnation of Israel's plan to construct 1600 new housing units in East Jerusalem was welcomed on Wednesday by advocacy groups and analysts who called for Israel to be held accountable for actions that undermine peace …Biden condemns recent Jewish [...]
The Hindu
Palestinian leader joins Biden in condemning Israel's housing decisionWashington PostUS Vice President Joe Biden had hoped to promote a restart of talks between Israel and the Palestinians. But his visit to the region was being clouded by word that Israel was to build 1600 more homes in disputed east Jerusalem. …'R. Shlomo plan timing [...]
BBC News
Biden pledges US commitment to Israeli securityLos Angeles TimesBut the vice president also condemns Israel's announcement of new construction in East Jerusalem, saying it 'undermines the trust we need right now' as peace talks are set to begin. By Paul Richter Reporting from Jerusalem – Vice President Joe Biden on …Biden: East Jerusalem plan [...]
Globe and Mail
Iraqis Embrace Democracy. Do We?Wall Street JournalIn 2002, a presidential election was held in Iraq. Saddam Hussein won it by a margin of 11445638 to zero. "Whether that's because they love their leader—as many people said they do—or for other reasons, was hard to tell," reported CBS …Iraqi voter turnout estimated at 62%Los [...]
Telegraph.co.uk
Biden sees 'moment of opportunity' for Mid-East peaceBBC NewsUS Vice-President Joe Biden has said there is a "moment of real opportunity" for peace between the Palestinians and Israel during a visit to the region. Mr Biden said he hoped the agreement to begin indirect talks would be a vehicle by which both sides …Joe Biden: [...]
Ynetnews
US denies Israel settlement move violates moratoriumBBC NewsThe US has said Israel's authorisation of new building in a Jewish settlement in the West Bank does not violate a recently announced moratorium. But a state department spokesman said it was "the kind of thing that both sides need to be cautious of". …Biden, PM set to [...]
The Hindu
Iraq counts votes after election marred by violenceReutersBAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iraqi authorities counted votes on Monday, a day after a parliamentary election that Islamist militants tried to disrupt with attacks that killed 38 people. Preliminary results were not expected for another day or two in a poll that …Votes being counted in Iraq electionBBC [...]
Reuters
Obama keeps troop withdrawal plan after Iraq pollReutersPresident Barack Obama (R), standing with Vice President Joe Biden, gives remarks on the parliamentary election in Iraq, in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, March 7, 2010. WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama congratulated …Millions of Iraqis defy bomb and rocket attacks to voteTimes [...]
Times Online
Iraq parliamentary election hit by insurgent attacksBBC NewsThere has been a bloody start to Iraq's second parliamentary election since the 2003 invasion, with at least 24 people being killed in attacks. At least two buildings have been destroyed and dozens of mortars fired across Baghdad and elsewhere. …Baghdad blasts deter frightened votersABC OnlineExplosions rock [...]
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