Event: Palestinian conflict

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Obama: 'Moment may be passing' for two-state solution

US President Barack Obama is warning that the "moment may be passing" for a two-state solution to the Israeli and Palestinian conflict.

A mean-spirited gesture by Israel - Palestinian conflict

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Pope continues bold gestures on Mideast trip

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Israeli settlers 'clearly violating Palestinians' rights': UN report

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Stance typical of anti-Israel activists

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Michael, reject this invitation

Rice: Middle East peace deal still achievable

The year-end goal for an Israeli-Palestinian peace deal is still “achievable,” US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said today.

Sun, 04 May, 2008

Bush hopes for Saudi help on oil prices

Oil-producing countries may step up output to ease pressure on world prices, US President George Bush said today.

Wed, 16 Jan, 2008

Bush plans to visit Middle East

US President George Bush has announced he will visit the Middle East in early January.

Wed, 05 Dec, 2007

Jerusalem celebrations snubbed by many countries

Gala celebrations will mark the 40th anniversary of the moment many Israelis see as their most glorious – the dramatic unification of Jerusalem under their control in the 1967 Middle East war.

Mon, 14 May, 2007

Hamas 'must recognise Israel' says UN

The UN Security Council told Hamas yesterday that a future Palestinian government must recognise Israel and commit itself to a negotiated settlement of the Mideast conflict culminating in two independent states living side-by-side in peace.

Sat, 04 Feb, 2006

Israel's withdrawal from Gaza reaps rewards

Israel’s withdrawal from Gaza yielded swift returns on the world stage yesterday: praise from Qatar and an unusual meeting between the Arab emirate’s foreign minister and his Israeli counterpart.

Fri, 16 Sep, 2005

The only answer

THE EU/US summit at Dromoland Castle agreed a joint declaration on ‘peace, progress, and reform in the broader Middle East and in the Mediterranean,’ which covered the Israeli/Palestinian conflict.

Mon, 05 Jul, 2004

Iraq situation more serious than Vietnam, says Patten

THE situation in Iraq is much more serious than the one the Americans found themselves in Vietnam warned EU Commissioner for External Relations, Chris Patten.

Mon, 19 Apr, 2004

Arab leaders' summit postponed

Egypt today offered to host a new meeting of Arab leaders, but the head of the Arab League said there were no immediate plans to do so following the collapse of the Arab summit two days before its scheduled opening.

Sun, 28 Mar, 2004

Anti-terror leaders are making things worse

THE war against terrorism is a necessity. Unfortunately, those who think they are in charge of it are incompetent.

Sat, 20 Mar, 2004

Egyptian foreign minister in Israel for peace talks

Egypt’s foreign minister was due in Israel today to try to restart Israeli-Palestinian peace talks.

Mon, 22 Dec, 2003

Powell in talks with Pope on peace

US Secretary of State Colin Powell met with Pope John Paul II yesterday for discussions on Iraq, the Middle East and Africa, although little has emerged on the tenor of their talks.

Tue, 03 Jun, 2003

Israel ready to start withdrawing if killing stops

THE Israeli ambassador to the United States yesterday said Israel will be ready to start withdrawing troops from Palestinian territories, if terrorist attacks against Israel were halted.

Mon, 26 May, 2003