Peace Negotiations
Friday, August 2, 2013 - 11:45
The following is a round-up of some of the top articles and news highlights from around the region over the past week.
Uruguay is likely legalizing marijuana
Thursday, August 1, 2013 - 13:15
Conspicuously absent from the meeting in an ornate dining room at the State Department were representatives from Hamas, the rival Palestinian group that controls the Gaza Strip, an enclave on the coast.
Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - 14:09
Israeli and Palestinian negotiators will aim to reach a "final status" agreement over the next nine months to end their long conflict, the US secretary of state has said.
Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - 07:44
Israeli cabinet approves Prime Minister Netanyahu's proposal to release 104 Palestinian prisoners from Israeli jails.
Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - 13:36
Turkey urged Syrian Kurds on Friday not to establish a break-away entity in northern Syria by force, with Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan warning against any "wrong and dangerous" moves that could hurt Turkish security.
Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - 11:11
Deputy Spokesperson Harf addresses Secretary Kerry's conversation with Venezuela's FM and his work on the Middle East Peace Process, Robert Lady, concerns about Egypt's democracy, Iran sanctions, relations with Cuba, and cooperation about Syria.
Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - 11:09
Department of State Spokesperson Jen Psaki addresses the resumed direct final status negotiations between President Abbas of the Palestinian Authority and Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel.
Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - 10:59
Secretary of State John Kerry addresses the resumed peace negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Territories, with a focus on the Arab League's role in the peace process.
Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - 10:39
Deputy Spokesperson Harf addresses the ship seized in the Panama Canal, Secretary Kerry's visit to a refugee camp in Jordan, arrests and security and engagement in Egypt, engagement with Iran, political solutions in Syria, and elections in Zimbabwe.