President Barack Obama welcomes Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House, Monday, at a moment when the White House and the Israeli leadership are undeniably at odds over the path to Middle East peace. While the Obama Administration remains steadfastly committed to Israel’s security, its ideas on how to achieve that security differ markedly from those of the hawkish Netanyahu government
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British MP cut adrift over $24,000 expense claim
Britain’s ruling Labour Party cut ties Thursday with a top member of parliament who admitted guilt in an escalating parliamentary expenses scandal. Lawmaker Elliot Morley was suspended from the Parliamentary Labour Party, a party spokesman told CNN. It means he retains his parliamentary seat but is stripped of his party affiliation.
Israel’s Netanyahu: Taking a Turn Toward Pragmatism?
Israel is a nation of worriers. No matter how pleasant the evening, at a certain point, after the jokes and well into the merlot from the Judaean hills, the worrying starts. No doubt, Israelis have plenty to worry about.
Scottish court convicts 8 men over child sex abuse
A Scottish court has convicted eight men of child sexual abuse in what police say is the largest pedophile ring ever dismantled in Scotland. Staff members from Mardan Medical Center have treated 2,124 patients from clashes between the Pakistani military and Taliban fighters in more than two weeks of fighting, according to Dr
Iran’s leaders on ‘wrong side of history,’ Israeli president says
Iran’s "fanatical rulers" pose a nuclear threat to the Middle East and "are on the wrong side of history," Israeli President Shimon Peres said Monday. “In addition to their nuclear option, they [Iran] invest huge capital in long-range missiles,” the Israeli president said. “Iran is not threatened by anybody.
Spanish court to probe Gaza bombing
A Spanish court decided Monday to investigate Israel for an alleged "crime against humanity" for its 2002 bombing in Gaza that killed 15 people and wounded 150 others, according to a copy of the court order viewed by CNN.
Iraq sticking with U.S. withdrawal plan despite attacks
Iraq’s government said Sunday it won’t extend a June deadline for U.S. combat troops to leave Iraqi cities despite concerns about ongoing attacks in cities like Mosul
The Fiery Hindu Nationalist Who’s Roiling Indian Politics
Narendra Modi embodies the incongruities of Indian politics. The three-term Chief Minister of Gujarat has made his state perhaps the most prosperous in a country already tapped for greater and greater growth. Gujarat has been enjoying growth rates of 10% or more , with some of the largest businesses in the country operating in its territory, providing the average Gujarati a mean income significantly higher than the national average
Australia adds 450 troops in Afghanistan
Australia will boost its troop commitment in Afghanistan by 450 soldiers to help in the international fight against a resurgent Taliban, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said Wednesday.
5 dead in attack targeting Afghan governor
Five security officials were killed Saturday morning by suicide bombers who were targeting the governor’s office in Kandahar, Afghanistan, government officials said.