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Pessimism Permeates Mideast Media on Peace Talks
Many Palestinian and Israeli commentators described this week’s talks in Washington as mere political theater.
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Cargo plane crash near Dubai road
A cargo plane has crashed near a major motorway in Dubai, setting some cars on fire, local officials and media reports say.
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Punk'd, Iraqi-Style, at a Checkpoint
The show "Put Him in [Camp] Bucca" has drawn protests but has stayed on air throughout Ramadan, broadcasting pranks on Iraqi celebrities.
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Irish delay EU-Israel data deal
Dublin delays a deal to allow transfers of EU citizens' data to Israel, which is accused of forging passports.
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Gaza militants vow Israel attacks
Militant groups in the Gaza Strip vow to step up attacks against Israel, following the first direct talks between Israeli and Palestinian leaders in nearly two years.
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Iraqi Military Adjusts to U.S. Support, Minus Combat Troops
The third phase, from the end of 2016 to the end of 2020, is the "completion phase" by which time the Iraqi army will be a "real power," able to deal not only with internal, but also external threats.
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Attackers Strike Home of Iranian Opposition Leader
Attackers smashed windows and damaged security cameras at the home of Mehdi Karroubi a day before a rally that the authorities worry might reignite antigovernment protests.
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Mideast Experts Fear Peace Talks Are Too Ambitious
Some veteran peace process practitioners and policy experts say Israel and the Palestinians should first aim for a partial or interim solution.
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World Briefing | Middle East: Gaza: Militant Groups Promise More Attacks
Thirteen militant groups in Gaza vowed Thursday to step up attacks on Israeli targets to foil peace negotiations.
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Martyrs in the Valley of Peace
In the Cemetery of the Martyrs of the Army of the Imam Mahdi, death is not mourned. The men here have died as martyrs, and sacrifice is exalted.
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Israeli novelist on Middle East conflict
The Israeli novelist David Grossman on how the Middle East conflict tore his family apart.
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Egypt spy chief poster campaign
Posters promoting Egypt's intelligence chief appear on the streets of Cairo, amid growing speculation over who will succeed President Hosni Mubarak.
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Raising the stakes
Why Middle East peace is so important to President Obama
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I.H.T. Special Report: Business of Green: Multiplying the Yield of an Oasis
The government of Abu Dhabi, with the help of a German consultant, is working on a plan to extend its emergency freshwater reserves from 48 hours to 90 days.
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Bid for Mid-East peace to begin
The first direct peace talks between the Israeli and Palestinian leaders in 20 months are to begin, despite fresh violence and the threat of more.
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Wiesenthal Worked for Israeli Spy Agency, Book Alleges
Simon Wiesenthal, who ran a one-man Nazi-hunting operation, worked for Israel’s spy agency, a new biography claims.
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Netanyahu and Abbas to Begin Direct Mideast Peace Talks
The Israeli and Palestinian leaders were to open direct peace talks on Thursday after gathering at the White House for a moment of diplomatic theater on Wednesday night.
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Scantily Clad Dancers Are Nowhere to Be Found When Turkey Plays
Scantily clad dancers were pulled to avoid performing in front of Turkish government officials, but no one can agree as to why.
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United States 88, Iran 51: Opponents for a Game, but No Rivalry Here
The United States easily beat Iran at the FIBA world championships in a game that was overshadowed by a political rivalry.
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Obama demands Mid-East progress
President Obama urges Mid-East leaders not to let the chance of a peace deal slip away, ahead of a new round of talks.
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