Obama Urges Palestinians To Return To Peace Talks -- Reuters
(Reuters) - President Barack Obama voiced opposition on Thursday to Israeli settlement building but pressed Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to drop his demand for a freeze before Middle East peace talks can resume.
After an effusive welcome in Israel, Obama traveled to the Israeli-occupied West Bank, where disillusioned Palestinians held out little hope that their moment in the spotlight of a U.S. presidential visit would speed their quest for statehood.
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MIDDLE EAST
Iran vows to level Tel Aviv if Israel attacks.
Obama in West Bank: Palestinians 'deserve a state of their own'.
Obama meets Palestinian President Abbas in the West Bank. Rockets hit Israel as Obama meets Palestinians. Gaza militants fire rockets as Obama meets Abbas in Ramallah.
After Israeli backslapping, Obama faces Palestinian discontent.
Syrian rebels take towns near ceasefire line with Israel.
Syria: Britain calls for UN inquiry into 'multiple' chemical attacks.
UN refugee chief: Aid agencies overwhelmed as Syrian crisis worsens.
Joy as Kurd rebel leader due to call Turkey truce. PKK leader calls for ceasefire in Turkey.
ASIA
Sri Lanka's ex-army head ready to face allegations of war crimes.
Karzai flexes muscle in war of words with US.
N Korea threatens strike on US airbases. North Korea threatens nuclear attack on US bases in Japan.
Military exercises in North Korea.
Australian PM Gillard survives leadership showdown.
New curfew declared after 10 killed in central Myanmar riots. Mosques torched in deadly Myanmar riots.
US, Japan review worst-case plans for island dispute.
Blast kills 12 at Pakistani camp for people fleeing violence.
South Korea traces cyber-attacks to Chinese IP address.
China manufacturing rises but first-quarter momentum may be muted.
Beloved Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt jailed over guns from Mumbai terrorists.
AFRICA
Central African Republic rebels end truce.
Egypt seeks prisoner swap with Libya.
Mali soldier killed in first Timbuktu suicide bombing.
Rwanda won't hinder US Embassy warlord transfer.
Tensions mount on Mali-Burkina Faso border as cattle farmers vie for land.
String of attacks in Somali capital slows progress.
Human security in Darfur enters free-fall.
Omar al-Bashir, Sudan's President, intends to step down in 2015.
Boat mishap kills over 50 in south Nigeria.
EUROPE
Cyprus crisis: Government to create 'solidarity fund' after ECB issues Monday ultimatum - live.
Live: Cyprus debt crisis: British savings at risk as ECB sets liquidity cut-off.
EU, Cyprus act ‘like bull in China shop’ – Russian PM.
Cyprus banks shut until Tuesday amid scramble for Plan B. Cyprus seeks new funding plan as bank closure extended.
Scotland independence referendum set for September 18, 2014.
'The world upside down': The rise of Spanish immigration to Morocco.
Recession stalks France as business slump hits crisis levels.
Russia tones down criticism of new U.S. missile plans.
Russia waits for EU to make its move in Visa free talks - PM.
Italy President Napolitano begins coalition talks.
Bolshoi ballet was 'giant brothel' claims former dancer.
AMERICAS
US infrastructure rated below adequate.
Mexico's president gathers power, pushes reform.
Colorado introduces landmark gun laws.
Venezuela says suspends 'channel of communications' with US.
DHS tells Congress it still can’t measure border security.
Canada cuts foreign aid to China as part of bid to slash $377-million in international assistance spending.
On 50th anniversary of its closure, Alcatraz still fascinates.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
U.S. charges Saudi in al Qaeda plots against Americans abroad.
Al-Qaeda document suggests attacking 'pipelines, internet and tankers'.
Bounty on two Americans tied to Somali terror group.
Terrorism suspect has been secretly held in New York since October.
Guantanamo hunger strikers are 'devastated'.
Recent videos show international makeup of Syrian jihad.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
US Federal Reserve remains cautious on economic recovery.
Exclusive: Euro zone call notes reveal extent of alarm over Cyprus.
Twitter turns seven, releases greatest-hits video.
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