US envoy begins Mideast peace push

Jun. 9, 2009

U.S. envoy George Mitchell began a new swing through the Mideast on Tuesday with a call for a rapid resumption of peace talks, as the White House tried to push Israel to halt settlement construction in the West Bank. Mitchell met with Israel's defense...

Philippines to resume stalled peace talks

MANILA, Philippines, Jan. 14 (UPI) -- The president of the Philippines has called for the resumption of peace talks with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front separatist group.

New settlements rile Israeli peace group

JERUSALEM, April 18 (UPI) -- Opponents of Israel's plan to build 100 new housing units in a West Bank settlement charge the project will deliver a deadly blow to the peace process.

Annan urges resumption of Mideast talks

UNITED NATIONS, Feb. 12 (UPI) -- U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan said Tuesday that the Middle East is in an "extremely trying period." He reiterated his oft-heard call for resumption of peace

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US envoy begins Mideast peace push

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New settlements rile Israeli peace group

Annan urges resumption of Mideast talks