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Netanyahu calls for direct talks following Quartet meeting
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will reiterate his proposal to hold direct talks with Palestinian Authority (PA) president, Mahmud Abbas,...
Syrian ceasefire appears to take effect amid doubts
A UN-backed ceasefire to end 13 months of bloodshed in Syria appeared to be holding a few hours after coming...
Quartet meeting today in effort to renew Israeli-Palestinian talks
The Quartet representatives will meet today in Washington in another effort to restart negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian leadership....
UK expresses hope for Iran talks
UK Middle East Minister Alistair Burt expressed hope yesterday for the forthcoming P5+1 talks with Iran on its nuclear programme....
Court disbands Egypt’s constitution panel in challenge to Islamists
An Egyptian court suspended on Tuesday the Islamist-dominated commission tasked with drafting a new constitution, amid a boycott by liberals,...
Iran, Western powers manoeuvre ahead of P5+1 talks
Both Iran and Western powers have been articulating their positions ahead of crucial talks between Iran and the P5+1 states...