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Biden condemns new Israeli settlement plan
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 AP - Vice President Joe Biden condemned an Israeli plan to build hundreds of homes in disputed east Jerusalem on Tuesday — a disagreement that tarnished a high-profile visit that had been aimed at repairing ties with the Jewish state and kickstarting Mideast peace talks.
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Israel, Syria pursue nuclear-powered Mideast
(AP)
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 AP - Is the Middle East about to go officially nuclear?
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Biden condemns new Israel settlement plan
(Reuters)
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 Reuters - Vice President Joe Biden on Tuesday condemned Israeli plans to build 1,600 more homes on occupied land where Palestinians seek statehood, announced in the middle of his visit to help revive peace negotiations.
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Biden slams Israel settlement plan
(AFP)
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 AFP - Israel approved on Tuesday building 1,600 new settler homes in east Jerusalem, announcing the move as US Vice President Joe Biden met top Israeli officials to boost renewed peace efforts.
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Israeli group: Police improperly arresting kids
(AP)
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AP - Israeli police are improperly arresting Palestinian boys in nighttime raids in Jerusalem that involve assault rifle wielding security forces handcuffing minors and interrogating them without lawyers or parents, an Israeli rights group charged Tuesday.
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Biden condemns new E. Jerusalem settlements
(AP)
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 AP - Vice President Joe Biden is condemning Israel's approval of 1,600 new settlement homes in disputed East Jerusalem and says the timing undermines the peace process the United States is attempting to revive.
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(AP)
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AP - Biden says new Israeli housing in E Jerusalem is 'kind of step that undermines" trust
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Family of slain U.S. activist sues Israel
(Reuters)
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 Reuters - The family of an American killed by an Israeli army bulldozer in Gaza will launch a damages case on Wednesday, stoking controversy over the treatment of pro-Palestinian protesters and angering Israelis frustrated by international criticism.
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Lebanon's defence strategy much ado about nothing: analysts
(AFP)
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 AFP - Talks between Lebanon's rival political parties focused on Hezbollah's weapons have little chance of succeeding given the vested interest of key regional players like Iran and Syria, analysts say.
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Lebanon's rival groups resume national dialogue
(AP)
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 AP - Lebanon's political factions held a new round of national talks Tuesday, but Hezbollah made clear beforehand that its own arsenal was not up for discussion.
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Turkey sees positive signs for Israel-Syria talks
(Reuters)
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 Reuters - Syria has said it is ready to restart peace talks with Israel mediated by Turkey, and there are some positive signals from the Israeli side, Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday.
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Israel okays settlement homes as Mideast talks resume
(AFP)
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 AFP - Israel said on Tuesday it approved the construction of 1,600 homes for settlers in east Jerusalem, a move certain to infuriate Palestinians who see settlements as a major hurdle in peace efforts.
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Interpol joins international task force investigating Dubai assassination
(The Christian Science Monitor)
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The Christian Science Monitor - Interpol said it would join an international task force investigating the Dubai assassination of Hamas official Mahmoud al-Mabhouh and issued "red notices" on Monday for 16 more suspects.
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Israel, Syria eye nuclear power plants
(AFP)
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 AFP - Israel and Syria each announced plans Tuesday to develop nuclear power to meet the energy needs of the volatile Middle East, during a conference hosted by France to promote reactors.
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Gazan hairdressers protest Hamas restrictions
(AP)
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AP - Gaza's male hairdressers have filed a complaint with a human rights group over a Hamas edict banning them from cutting women's hair.
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Dubai accuses Israel of 'vast falsification' of passports
(AFP)
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 AFP - Dubai's police chief accused Israel on Tuesday of "vast falsification" of travel documents, noting that dozens of false passports were uncovered following a Hamas leader's murder in the emirate.
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Turkey says Syria-Israel talks may restart
(AP)
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AP - Turkey's prime minister said Tuesday that Israel had accepted that his country again mediate talks with Syria but the Israeli prime minister said no decision had been made.
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US pledges 'unvarnished' commitment to Israel security
(AFP)
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 AFP - US Vice President Joe Biden said after talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday that Washington's commitment to Israel's security is "absolute, total, unvarnished."
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Israel wants nuclear plant with Arab neighbours
(AFP)
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AFP - Israel unveiled plans Tuesday to work with its Arab neighbours to build a nuclear power plant in a project aimed at meeting the region's energy needs and promoting peace.
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Israel visa restrictions block investment: Palestinians
(AFP)
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 AFP - Israeli visa restrictions are the main obstacle to foreign investment in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, the Palestine Trade Centre (PALTRADE) said in a report on Monday.
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