Middle East Peace Initiative Set To Resume Direct Talks Amid Tensions Over Jerusalem
Direct peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians are set to resume in the region soon, a Palestinian official is reported to have said on Sunday, but the mood is one of pessimism after the latest U.S. effort failed to bear fruit.
The gulf press on Sunday warned of grave consequences if Iraq, which has accused Kuwait of stealing oil, undertakes a new military campaign against the emirate.
Sri Lanka Mourns Muslim Leader Ashraff
A senior Sri Lankan ports minister, Ashraff killed in a helicopter crash, was buried here early Sunday amid nation-wide mourning although the funeral was marred by attacks against rival politicians.
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U.S. And China On Edge Of New Era With Trade Vote
The United States and China stand on the edge of a new economic era, with the Senate poised to vote on a bill revolutionizing trade between the world's most powerful economy and its most populous nation.