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U.S. reconsiders boycott of Durban II anti-racism summit Posted: 14 Apr 2009 02:42 AM PDT The Obama administration is reconsidering its planned boycott of a controversial United Nations racism conference that is deeply opposed by Israel and Jewish groups and will be attended by Iran's president, the State Department said late Monday. ...

Mossad tip led to capture of Hezbollah cell in Sinai Posted: 14 Apr 2009 02:41 AM PDT Lines separating warring camps in the region are becoming increasingly clearer as news emerged Monday that foreign intelligence services - including Israel's Mossad - provided Egyptian authorities with intelligence that contributed to the uncovering of a Hezbollah-run terrorist ring and led to the arrest of dozens of suspects. ...

Report: U.S. to drop key condition in Iran nuclear talks Posted: 14 Apr 2009 01:24 AM PDT The Obama administration and its European allies are considering dropping a long-standing U.S. demand that Iran immediately shut down its nuclear facilities if it enters talks over its atomic program, The New York Times reported on Monday on its website. ...

Iran and European Union reach formula for nuclear talks Posted: 13 Apr 2009 11:12 PM PDT Iran and the European Union on Monday agreed to resume talks over Iran's controversial nuclear program, which for the first time could involve direct negotiations with the United States. ...

ANALYSIS / Egypt's rage at Hezbollah isn't on Israel's behalf Posted: 13 Apr 2009 09:13 PM PDT It is sometimes hard to believe the remarks coming out of Cairo over the past 48 hours are actually directed at Hezbollah. The Egyptian press has tagged its leader, Hassan Nasrallah, with denigrating epithets like the "monkey sheikh," and remarks from security officials in Cairo to the Israeli press sound reminiscent of how generals speak in times of war. ...

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