Reuters: Meeting Israel's Netanyahu, Trump backs away from commitment to Palestinian state
President Donald Trump on Wednesday dropped a U.S. commitment to a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, a longstanding bedrock of Middle East policy, even as he urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to curb settlement construction.
In the first face-to-face meeting between the two leaders since Trump’s victory in the 2016 election, the Republican president backed away from a U.S. embrace of the eventual creation of a Palestinian state, upending a position taken by successive administrations and the international community.
"I'm looking at two states and one state, and I like the one both parties like," Trump told a joint news conference with Netanyahu. "I can live with either one."
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MIDDLE EAST
Trump urges Israeli premier to 'hold off' on settlements.
Trump drops US commitment to 'two-state' Mideast deal.
U.S. commander expects tough battle in western Mosul.
Russia and Assad bombing of civilians continues as UN peace process staggers on.
Pentagon may recommend U.S. deploy combat troops in Syria: CNN.
Start of Syria talks in Astana delayed by one day. Syria rebels head to Astana talks: spokesman.
Suicide truck bomber kills at least 15 in Sadr City suburb of Baghdad: security sources.
Iraqi civilians in west Mosul are eating once a day and bracing for worse.
Bahrain protesters, police clash as island marks uprising.
Iran president eyes better ties with Gulf Arabs during trip. Iran's Rouhani begins Gulf tour to soothe relations.
Officials: CIA chief meets Palestinian leader in West Bank.
White House will not push for two-state solution in Middle East. Trump to downplay 2-state solution during Netanyahu meeting: Official.
Palestinians caution Trump against abandoning two-state concept.
ASIA
Myanmar army ends operations in north Rakhine: govt.
Malaysian authorities detain a suspect in the killing of North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un’s half brother. Female suspect arrested over death of Kim Jong-nam. Kim Jong-nam death: Woman arrested over suspected assassination in Kuala Lumpur.
China watches closely after death of North Korean leader's half-brother.
North Korea diplomat calls missile launch self-defense, slams U.N. resolutions.
China warns U.S. against fresh naval patrols in South China Sea.
China, South Korea to negotiate return of Chinese soldier remains.
Suicide attack targets government officials in Peshawar. Fourth suicide bomber strikes Pakistan in one day.
Jakarta Governor election going into second round of voting, with quick counts showing Ahok in lead.
China knife attack: Eight dead in Xinjiang region.
AFRICA
Burundi government will not attend planned peace talks.
Hundreds flee Malian village after deadly clash.
UN demands armed groups stop fighting in C. Africa.
Atrocities prompt mass exodus in Central Equatoria/South Sudan.
Oil attacks in 2016 cost Nigeria up to $100bln: minister.
African states wary of potential repeal of 'conflict minerals' rule.
Somalia ‘plans to file legal complaint against UAE’ over Somaliland base.
Libya still in the mire as another anniversary passes.
Opinions differ on EU deal with Libya to curb migration.
The yellow fever outbreak in Angola and Democratic Republic of the Congo ends.
EUROPE
Merkel to defend international cooperation at Munich conference.
Pentagon boss to NATO nations: Increase military spending.
NATO 'a fundamental bedrock', Trump's defense secretary tells nervous allies.
Russian foreign ministry says meeting planned between Lavrov, Tillerson.
Russia tells White House it will not return Crimea to Ukraine.
Greece defies creditors over more cuts as economy shrinks unexpectedly.
Anti-Islam Wilders frontrunner as Dutch election campaign begins.
Rebel tells France's Fillon that voters are deserting.
EU: Migrant deaths in Mediterranean rising despite more aid.
AMERICAS
U.S. secretaries Tillerson, Kelly to visit Mexico next week.
Trump slams intel officials, media over Flynn and Russia.
Officials: Trump knew Flynn misled WH weeks before ouster.
Trump's contested pick for labor secretary withdraws.
Argentina's Macri discusses Venezuela in call with Trump: spokesman.
Venezuela's bad relationship with the United States just got worse.
Brazil's Armed Forces to police Rio amid security crisis.
Argentina president accused of conflict of interest after company's debt forgiven.
Dominican Republic: Two radio journalists shot dead mid-broadcast.
We will not pay: the Americans withholding their taxes to fight Trump.
Residents permitted to return to homes near Oroville Dam.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Canada frees Air India bomber convicted of killing 331 people in 1985.
60,000 Isis fighters killed by US and allies says chief of Special Operations Command.
Uighur jihadist fought in Afghanistan, killed in Syria.
'Do you like camping?' FBI uses 48 questions to calculate a person's terrorism risk.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Wall Street rises further into uncharted territory.
EU preparing early China summit in message to Trump - sources.
EU parliament approves CETA Canada trade deal in 408-254 vote.
World's biggest copper mine Escondida hit by worker strikes amid labor law reform.
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