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US Considers Visa Ban For Iran, Brazil For UN Meeting In New York
The Trump administration already has denied visas for Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas and his large delegation to attend a high-level U.N. meeting this month and is now considering ramping up restrictions on several other delegations.
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Hamas, Palestinian Rival Fatah Discuss Post-Gaza War Plans In Egypt
Leaders from Islamist group Hamas and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas's Fatah movement discussed plans for cooperation after the war in Gaza in a new round of talks in Cairo on Wednesday, a Hamas official told Reuters.
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Vladimir Putin Discusses Middle East Conflict With Donald Trump, Hosts Mahmoud Abbas
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday at the start of talks with Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas that he had discussed the Middle East conflict with his US counterpart Donald Trump.
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Islamic Leaders Urge Jerusalem Recognition As 'Palestine's Capital'
Islamic leaders on Wednesday urged the world to recognise occupied East Jerusalem as the capital of Palestine, as Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas warned the United States no longer had any role to play in the peace process.
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Palestinian President Has Heart Test In Hospital, Results Normal: Doctor
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas's heart test results were normal, a Palestinian doctor said on Thursday, after the 81-year-old leader was hospitalised in the occupied West Bank.
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Palestinian President, Israeli Prime Minister Shake Hands At Peres Funeral
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shook hands and exchanged brief words at the funeral on Friday of Shimon Peres, the former Israeli leader who won international acclaim for peacemaking with the Palestinians.
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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas Plans To Attend Funeral Of Shimon Peres
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas plans to pay a rare visit to Jerusalem on Friday to attend the funeral of former Israeli leader Shimon Peres, a Palestinian official said on Thursday.
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John Kerry Says Israeli, Palestinian Leaders at Pivotal Point
US Secretary of State John Kerry today said Israeli and Palestinian leaders have reached a pivotal point and it was now up to them to make important decisions that will lead to lasting peace.
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John Kerry to Meet Benjamin Netanyahu, Mahmoud Abbas Amid Ongoing Unrest
US Secretary of State John Kerry said today he would meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Germany this week, followed by talks with Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas after more than two weeks of violence between Israelis and Palestinians.
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Palestinian Leader Calls Settlers 'Herd of Cattle'
The Palestinian president says his people should guard a Jerusalem holy site revered by both Jews and Muslims against visiting Jews, who he referred to as a "herd of cattle."
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Venezuela President Urges Re-start of Political Dialogue
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro urged opposition leaders on Friday to return to political talks intended to stem unrest around the country or face the "repudiation" of the nation.
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Israel and Palestinians cautious as US Secretary of State John Kerry extends peace bid
US Secretary of State John Kerry extended his Middle East peace mission on Saturday, shuttling between Jerusalem and Amman for more talks with Israeli and Palestinian leaders on reviving their stalled negotiations.
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John Kerry has 'useful' talks with Palestinian, Israeli leaders
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry had "useful" separate talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday, a senior U.S. State Department official said.
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Egypt says Palestinian rivals agree to enact unity deal
An Egyptian official said the leaders of the Palestinian Hamas and Fatah factions had agreed at talks in Cairo on Wednesday to implement a long-delayed reconciliation pact, although it was unclear if the deal would extend beyond holding more talks.
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Mahmoud Abbas tells Barack Obama he'll seek Palestinian UN upgrade, defying US
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas told President Barack Obama on Sunday he was intent on pressing ahead with a Palestinian bid for United Nations recognition as a non-member state, despite the US leader's objections.
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US Considers Visa Ban For Iran, Brazil For UN Meeting In New York
The Trump administration already has denied visas for Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas and his large delegation to attend a high-level U.N. meeting this month and is now considering ramping up restrictions on several other delegations.
-
Hamas, Palestinian Rival Fatah Discuss Post-Gaza War Plans In Egypt
Leaders from Islamist group Hamas and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas's Fatah movement discussed plans for cooperation after the war in Gaza in a new round of talks in Cairo on Wednesday, a Hamas official told Reuters.
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Vladimir Putin Discusses Middle East Conflict With Donald Trump, Hosts Mahmoud Abbas
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday at the start of talks with Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas that he had discussed the Middle East conflict with his US counterpart Donald Trump.
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Islamic Leaders Urge Jerusalem Recognition As 'Palestine's Capital'
Islamic leaders on Wednesday urged the world to recognise occupied East Jerusalem as the capital of Palestine, as Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas warned the United States no longer had any role to play in the peace process.
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Palestinian President Has Heart Test In Hospital, Results Normal: Doctor
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas's heart test results were normal, a Palestinian doctor said on Thursday, after the 81-year-old leader was hospitalised in the occupied West Bank.
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Palestinian President, Israeli Prime Minister Shake Hands At Peres Funeral
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shook hands and exchanged brief words at the funeral on Friday of Shimon Peres, the former Israeli leader who won international acclaim for peacemaking with the Palestinians.
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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas Plans To Attend Funeral Of Shimon Peres
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas plans to pay a rare visit to Jerusalem on Friday to attend the funeral of former Israeli leader Shimon Peres, a Palestinian official said on Thursday.
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John Kerry Says Israeli, Palestinian Leaders at Pivotal Point
US Secretary of State John Kerry today said Israeli and Palestinian leaders have reached a pivotal point and it was now up to them to make important decisions that will lead to lasting peace.
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John Kerry to Meet Benjamin Netanyahu, Mahmoud Abbas Amid Ongoing Unrest
US Secretary of State John Kerry said today he would meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Germany this week, followed by talks with Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas after more than two weeks of violence between Israelis and Palestinians.
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Palestinian Leader Calls Settlers 'Herd of Cattle'
The Palestinian president says his people should guard a Jerusalem holy site revered by both Jews and Muslims against visiting Jews, who he referred to as a "herd of cattle."
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Venezuela President Urges Re-start of Political Dialogue
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro urged opposition leaders on Friday to return to political talks intended to stem unrest around the country or face the "repudiation" of the nation.
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Israel and Palestinians cautious as US Secretary of State John Kerry extends peace bid
US Secretary of State John Kerry extended his Middle East peace mission on Saturday, shuttling between Jerusalem and Amman for more talks with Israeli and Palestinian leaders on reviving their stalled negotiations.
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John Kerry has 'useful' talks with Palestinian, Israeli leaders
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry had "useful" separate talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday, a senior U.S. State Department official said.
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Egypt says Palestinian rivals agree to enact unity deal
An Egyptian official said the leaders of the Palestinian Hamas and Fatah factions had agreed at talks in Cairo on Wednesday to implement a long-delayed reconciliation pact, although it was unclear if the deal would extend beyond holding more talks.
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Mahmoud Abbas tells Barack Obama he'll seek Palestinian UN upgrade, defying US
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas told President Barack Obama on Sunday he was intent on pressing ahead with a Palestinian bid for United Nations recognition as a non-member state, despite the US leader's objections.
