Obama, In Indonesia, Criticizes Israel On Housing -- New York Times
JAKARTA, Indonesia — President Obama, stepping into an Israeli-Palestinian dispute during a homecoming visit to the world’s largest Muslim majority nation, criticized Israel on Tuesday for its decision to advance the approval of some 1,000 new housing units in East Jerusalem during a sensitive time in the peace negotiations with the Palestinians.
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MIDDLE EAST
Obama voices concerns about Mideast peace talks.
Israel presses for a tougher U.S. line on Iran.
Hamas admits 600-700 of its men were killed in Cast Lead.
Turkey to host Iran talks 'soon'. Report: Iran offers November date for renewed nuclear talks with West.
Top Iraqi political leaders discuss forming new government.
Gates: US open to request from Iraq to stay.
EU urges Israel to 'reverse' plan for more East Jerusalem construction.
Palestinians say it's time to recognize their state.
Jordan votes in polls boycotted by Islamic opposition.
ASIA
Poll: Majority of Afghans back talks with Taliban.
Troops regaining control in eastern Burma. 20,000 Myanmar refugees start heading home.
Myanmar army-backed party sweeps election.
Thai floods leave 181 dead.
China stops blocking harsh North Korea report: U.N. envoys.
U.S. visitor saw no sign of resumed North Korean nuke work.
South Korea pins hopes on G-20 summit.
South Korea, U.S. go down to wire on trade talks.
AFRICA
Tensions in Western Sahara boil over, could derail talks. Deaths in Western Sahara camp raid. Toll rises to six in deadly W.Sahara clashes.
Nigerian rebel group claims attack on Afren oil rig.
Bozize to run for re-election in Central African Republic.
U.S. offers to delist Sudan as terrorism sponsor.
South Africa fury at inaction over school gang-rape.
EUROPE
Meeting at UN will aim to help Cyprus peace talks.
French detain 5 suspects in terror network probe.
For Russian journalists, one beating too many.
EU Ministers call for WMD readiness.
Prosecutor to probe US surveillance in Sweden.
German nuclear waste shipment complete.
Visa rules eased for Balkan countries.
AMERICAS
9 dead, 4 hostages in Brazil prison rebellion.
Five Somali men face first recent US piracy trial.
Cruise ship stranded without power after fire.
Dismembered bodies, warped minds.
Castro calls rare Cuba communist party congress. Cuba to chart economic future at party congress.
Cholera confirmed for resident of Haiti's capital.
Argentine junta leader Massera dies.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
U.S. says capable of dealing with expanding al Qaeda.
Al-Awlaki urges more violence vs. U.S.
How popular will Anwar al-Awlaki's latest video be?
Panetta says CIA will probe WikiLeaks document release.
Bush defends Iraq war,use of waterboarding.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Giving by rich Americans fell during recession.
Gold sets record high amid economic fears.
Volcker says no quick way to cut US unemployment.
Ex-CEO says BP was unprepared for oil spill.
Fed global backlash grows.
Facebook and Google in data sharing spat.
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