Israeli President Shimon Peres and Azeri President Ilham Heydar oglu Aliyev take part in the official welcoming ceremony at the presidential palace in 2009 in Baku, Azerbaijan. The Telegraph
Israelis Suspect Obama Media Leaks to Prevent Strike on Iran -- ABC News
JERUSALEM – Two reports today about Iran’s nuclear program and the possibility of an Israeli military strike have analysts in Israel accusing the Obama administration leaking information to pressure Israel not to bomb Iran and for Iran to reach a compromise in upcoming nuclear talks.
The first report in Foreign Policy quotes anonymous American officials saying that Israel has been given access to airbases by Iran’s northern neighbor Azerbaijan from which Israel could launch air strikes or at least drones and search and rescue aircraft.
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MIDDLE EAST
Israel weighs Azerbaijan as gateway to Iran, Foreign Policy says. Azerbaijan accused of granting Israel access to air bases to mount strike against Iran.
Muslim rift visible in Arab summit attendance.
Arab League summit opens in Baghdad. Arab leaders gather for meeting in Baghdad. Explosions heard as Arab summit opens in Baghdad.
Activists: No signs Syria carrying out peace plan.
PLO, Hamas urge participation in Land Day protest.
Israel warns against Iran talks while nuke program ongoing.
Iran, Turkey united against Western arrogance.
Turkey voices support for Iran nuclear programme.
Turkey dismisses partnership with Iran on nuclear power plant.
Yemen President calls US for aiding Yemen.
ASIA
Japan hangs three prisoners after 18-month stay of executions.
North Korea begins fuelling controversial satellite. N. Korea begins fuelling rocket: report.
N. Korea honing capability to attack Seoul: USFK commander.
U.S. suspends food aid to North Korea over missile plan.
Manila offers U.S. wider military access, seeks weapons.
Pakistan seeks Russia’s help to finance Iran gas pipeline.
Pakistan: Gunmen kill 6 people, 1 a UN employee.
Burmese candidates brace for a day at the polls.
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi – from prisoner to would-be lawmaker.
AFRICA
West Africa regional bloc seals borders with Mali.
Libya refuses to let Met grill Gaddafi official over Yvonne Fletcher killing.
Scores killed in Libya tribal clashes.
Sudan and South Sudan may slide back to war, world powers warn.
Sudan, S.Sudan pledge peace as crisis talks delayed.
Mali coup: West African leaders 'abandon visit'. Mali opposition backs plan to reverse coup.
Mali's ousted leader claims he is safe.
DR Congo planes to be destroyed by Fly Congo.
EUROPE
Will Greece abandon the euro? Markets say yes, within 3 years.
The great petrol farce: British minister tells drivers to top up when their tanks are half full and guess what? It's pandemonium at the pumps.
Spain on strike: 104 injured as protesters clash with police. Spanish workers hold general strike over labour reforms. Millions stay off the job to protest new labor laws in Spain. Spanish strike tests tolerance for reform.
Thousands in Belarus protest against government.
Swedish defence minister resigns over Saudi weapons plant.
Polish President’s plane crash was assassination, his brother says.
NATO, others missed chance to save migrants fleeing Libya.
UK is back in recession, says OECD.
Algeria refuses France gunman's body, father says. Algeria doesn't want French gunman's body, Muslim leader says.
Amid debt crisis, Athens falls apart.
Spanish court halts rape investigation against Saudi prince.
AMERICAS
US welcomes pope visit, defends Cuba embargo.
Chavez back in Venezuela after 1st radiation round.
Key FARC leaders among Colombia casualties.
Marco Rubio endorses Mitt Romney for Republican nominee.
Analysis: To Canada and back again: a new U.S. oil pipeline race.
George Zimmerman’s father claims Trayvon Martin attacked his son.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Brit wanted to join al-Qaeda but wanted none 'of the violent stuff'.
Pakistan sacks doctor who helped track down bin Laden.
Pakistani court to charge bin Laden's family.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Oil industry group attacks Obama on gas prices.
The global economy 'moving away from the cliff edge'. US to power ahead, leaving Europe in its wake: OECD.
India to outpace China to be No.1 economy by 2050: Report.
Exclusive: Brazil to rally BRICS against rich countries.
Murdoch fights back against "lies and libels".
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