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Audio: Israeli Spokesman Discusses Palestinian UN Bid

by Joshua Spurlock • September 15, 2011

The Palestinians are gearing up for a bid at the United Nations, and Israel is still working diplomatically to try and prevent the Palestinians from seeking a hardline UN resolution. It remains unclear whether the Palestinians will go to the…

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In Depth, Peace Process, Politics

EU Official: Wait-and-See Approach to Palestinian UN Bid

by Joshua Spurlock • September 15, 2011

While the United States has expressed opposition to the Palestinian plans to go to the United Nations for recognition and a UN membership upgrade, Europe as a whole remains undecided on the matter. European Union foreign policy head Catharine Ashton…

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Audio, In Depth

Audio: Europe Divided on Palestinian UN Bid

by Joshua Spurlock • September 14, 2011

The Palestinians appear set on going to the United Nations, and the United States has expressed its clear opposition to the move even as Israel has repeatedly called to resume peace talks. But where will Europe vote?  To better understand…

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Diplomacy, Iran Nuclear Program

UN Nuclear Watchdog Still Concerned about Iran

by Joshua Spurlock • September 12, 2011

Despite some increased transparency on the part of the Iranians, the head of the United Nation’s nuclear watchdog agency said on Monday they are “increasingly concerned” about possible secret Iranian nuclear-related activities with military links. International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)…

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News

Potential Israeli Embassy Tragedy Averted in Cairo

by Joshua Spurlock • September 11, 2011

A diplomatic disaster was prevented in the Middle East as the remaining Israeli staff in their Embassy in Cairo were rescued from an Egyptian mob storming the facility last week. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in a statement posted on the…

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In Depth, Terrorism

Al Qaeda Weakened But Still Dangerous 10 Years after 9/11

by Joshua Spurlock • September 9, 2011

Ten years since the massive September 11 terror attacks, the United States government acknowledges that Al Qaeda remains a threat despite being weakened on multiple fronts. Proof of that danger came this week when US officials spoke of an unconfirmed…

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