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4 ways US and Iran can make nuclear talks work
The Moscow talks on Iran’s nuclear program ended in stalemate June 19, as both cynics and optimists anticipated. While low-level experts will meet in July, the next set of sanctions against Iran are scheduled to kick in within weeks, arguably restarting the whole negotiating process. The next time around, the parties should consider broadening their approach in these four ways.
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Osama bin Laden papers: top 5 revelations
A new trove of letters seized during the Osama bin Laden raid paint an intimate picture of the inner workings and struggles of Al Qaeda, from its dabbling in the stock market to practices that would make any Mafia don proud.
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Who is Hamas? 5 questions about the Palestinian militant group.
The Palestinian militant group Hamas has agreed to form a unity government led by Mahmoud Abbas, president of the Palestinian Authority and head of rival Palestinian faction Fatah. But who is Hamas? What is their relationship with Fatah, and what might Hamas gain from reconciling with them? Here are five key questions about Hamas.
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Three factors that will determine Syria’s future
The most realistic scenario in Syria is quagmire: Assad still has loyalty; the opposition is splintered, though protests continue; and the international community is indecisive, including the Arab League. But stalemate could finally prompt foreign intervention and a needed ‘safe zone. Benedetta Berti, a fellow at the Institute for National Security Studies of Tel Aviv University, lists the three factors that will determine Syria’s future.
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Q&A: What's with the war talk surrounding Iran?
Tensions over Iran’s nuclear program have escalated in recent weeks as the US and Europe ramp up sanctions against the Islamic Republic.
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Opinion: Punishing Hamas has backfired
Want leverage? Then engage the Islamist regime.
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Should the world talk to Hamas?
A consensus to isolate the group is fraying due to the lack of political results.
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Egypt releases 33 Hamas members
The men were detained after militants from Gaza breached the border in January. Egypt continues to hold one of them.
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Can Egypt broker Hamas-Israel truce?
Cairo is working hard for a cease-fire, partly to curb Iran's growing clout.
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Hamas leader Haniyeh offers Gaza truce
Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh announced preconditions for a period of calm with Israel in a speech Wednesday.
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Israelis bolster new front line with Gaza
Ashkelon, an Israeli city 11 miles north of Gaza, has become a new target for Palestinian rocket fire.
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Is a third intifada brewing?
Many Palestinians say they do not want to return to the regimen of daily violence.
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An Israeli and a Gazan blog for peace
Two men build a friendship in cyberspace, bridging a violent divide between them.
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World
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Rice meets harder lines in push for Israeli-Palestinian peace
In the West Bank Tuesday, Secretary Rice urged Israelis and Palestinians to return to the negotiating table.
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World
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Gaza fighting sidelines Israeli-Palestinian peace bid
President Abbas halted negotiations Sunday. Secretary of State Rice arrives this week.
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The Monitor's View: Israeli exit from Gaza's maze
Restraint in defending itself from Hamas rockets will give moral strength to Israel.
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One Palestinian billionaire's vision of unity
Al-Masri's new Palestine Forum reflects public desire to reconcile Hamas and Fatah.
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Second day of violence may trigger Israel-Hamas escalation
A series of rocket attacks have spurred calls in the Israeli government for an invasion of Gaza.
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Reporters on the Job
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Reporters on the Job
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Letters to the Editor
Readers write about negotiating with Hamas, sovereign wealth funds, and the new budget's effect on environmental programs.
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Gaza rockets: Israelis demand end to militant attacks
An Israeli defense official said 'targeted assassinations' may be used to respond to the increase in attacks.
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Letters to the Editor
Readers write about affirmative voting, bombings in Israel, judicial elections, and drilling in polar bear habitat.
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Suicide bombing revives Israeli push to finish its wall
The Palestinian attack on Monday has prompted many to say the wall should extend to the border between Israel and Egypt.



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