Annapolis (Maryland)
Mideast peace talks rich in symbolism
Sep 16, 2010 07:28 EDT
In Mideast peace efforts, symbolism can be just as important as substance. In less than a month, globe-trotting Mideast peace makers have traveled from the regal grounds of the White House to the calm shores of the Red Sea and the holy city of Jerusalem in a series of carefully choreographed meetings rich in symbolism.
Tight gov's race brewing in Democratic Maryland
Sep 10, 2010 03:53 EDT
Maryland features a competitive gov's race _ with some tea party side drama in GOP primary. Four years of budget woes, tax increases in 2007 and the national antiestablishment mood have given Republican Robert Ehrlich a shot at winning his old job back against Gov. Martin O'Malley in one of the most Democratic states in the country.
Analysis: A cool optimism for Mideast peace
Sep 03, 2010 15:42 EDT
Analysis: Amid a cool optimism for Mideast peace is a different set of players. Israel's prime minister and the Palestinian president have set off on a yearlong peace journey, taking to a well-trod road that has led only to failure for nearly two decades. Even so, the negotiating chess board is arranged differently this time around.
Palestinian kills 4 Israelis on eve of peace talks
Aug 31, 2010 21:17 EDT
Palestinian gunman kills 4 Israelis in West Bank shooting on eve of new round of peace talks. Palestinian gunmen opened fire Tuesday on an Israeli car in the West Bank and killed four passengers on the eve of a new round of Mideast peace talks in Washington. The Islamic militant group Hamas claimed responsibility.
Palestinian kills 4 Israelis on eve of peace talks
Aug 31, 2010 20:07 EDT
Palestinian gunman kills 4 Israelis in West Bank shooting on eve of new round of peace talks. Palestinian gunmen opened fire Tuesday on an Israeli car in the West Bank and killed four passengers on the eve of a new round of Mideast peace talks in Washington. The Islamic militant group Hamas claimed responsibility.
Deja vu: 5 ex-governors in comeback bids
Aug 31, 2010 15:38 EDT
It's deja vu all over again as 5 ex-governors seek a second chance with voters. In an election year of the angry electorate, former governors in five states are hoping that a deja vu appeal sells better than the anti-establishment pitch.
Hamas urges Jordan, Egypt to boycott Mideast talks launch
Aug 24, 2010 16:18 EDT
Exiled Hamas chief Khaled Meshaal urged the Egyptian and Jordanian leaders on Tuesday to boycott the resumption early next month of direct Israeli-Palestinian talks to be hosted by Washington.
Hamas urges Jordan, Egypt to boycott Mideast talks launch
Aug 24, 2010 13:24 EDT
Exiled Hamas chief Khaled Meshaal urged the Egyptian and Jordanian leaders on Tuesday to boycott the resumption early next month of direct Israeli-Palestinian talks to be hosted by Washington.
Israel's choice is settlements or peace, say Palestinians
Aug 23, 2010 12:59 EDT
Israel must chose between "settlements or peace," Palestinian chief negotiator Saeb Erakat said on Monday ahead of the September 2 restart of negotiations in Washington.
Israel must choose settlements or peace: Erakat
Aug 23, 2010 10:25 EDT
Israel must chose between "settlements or peace," Palestinian chief negotiator Saeb Erakat said on Monday ahead of the September 2 restart of negotiations in Washington.
Israel must choose settlements or peace: Erakat
Aug 23, 2010 09:03 EDT
Israel must chose between "settlements or peace," Palestinian chief negotiator Saeb Erakat said on Monday ahead of the September 2 restart of negotiations in Washington.
Israel must choose settlements or peace: Erakat
Aug 23, 2010 07:34 EDT
Israel must chose between "settlements or peace" Palestinian chief negotiator Saeb Erakat said on Monday ahead or the September 2 restart of negotiations in Washington.
Israeli PM aims to 'surprise sceptics' with talks
Aug 22, 2010 12:01 EDT
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he wanted to "surprise the sceptics" by reaching a settlement with the Palestinians at revived US-sponsored direct peace talks next month.
Israeli PM aims to 'surprise sceptics'
Aug 22, 2010 10:49 EDT
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he wanted to "surprise the sceptics" by reaching a settlement with the Palestinians at revived US-sponsored direct peace talks next month.
Israeli PM says 'peace with Palestinians doable'
Aug 22, 2010 08:52 EDT
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday a settlement with the Palestinians would be "difficult but achievable," as he addressed a sceptical Israeli public on revived US-sponsored peace talks.
Mideast talks fraught with difficulties for Obama
Aug 22, 2010 07:21 EDT
The resumption of direct peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians is a welcome diplomatic coup for US President Barack Obama, as long as negotiators steer clear of well-known obstacles, political observers said.
Israelis, Palestinians warn of fragility of talks
Aug 21, 2010 10:48 EDT
Israel and the Palestinians have agreed to restart US-brokered direct peace talks, but politicians on both sides warned on Saturday that the process will be stillborn if the Jewish state fails to halt West Bank settlement building.
Israelis, Palestinians warn of fragility of talks
Aug 21, 2010 07:53 EDT
Israel and the Palestinians have accepted a US call to restart direct peace talks but politicians on both sides have warned of the pitfalls ahead, saying talks will be stillborn unless Israel halts building in West Bank settlements.
Israelis, Palestinians warn of fragility of talks
Aug 21, 2010 04:25 EDT
Hours after Israel and the Palestinians accepted a call to restart direct peace talks, politicians on both sides spoke of pitfalls ahead, warning that negotiations would be stillborn unless Israel stopped building in West Bank settlements.
Israelis, Palestinians warn of fragility of renewed talks
Aug 21, 2010 03:52 EDT
Hours after Israel and the Palestinians accepted a call to restart direct peace talks, politicians on both sides spoke of pitfalls ahead, warning that negotiations would be stillborn unless Israel stopped building in West Bank settlements.
