Initiative to Restart Peace Talks Stalls over Israeli Objections
The Obama Administration again bangs its head against the wall of Middle East peace.
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North Korea Offers Start Dialogue If Sanctions Lifted
Pyongyang says it is willing to resume dialogue if the allies end their threats of “nuclear war.”
Canada’s New Liberal Leader Boosts Party’s Popularity
Opinion polls suggest that Justin Trudeau could win back a majority for Canada’s once-dominant party.
Venezuela’s Maduro Fails to Imitate Chávez’ Success
A narrow election victory casts doubt on the ruling party’s ability to hold onto power.
Egypt Stalls on International Aid, Financial Crisis Looms
Egypt’s government is reluctant to cut fuel subsidies even as it is running out of money.
Cyprus: A Small Country Raises Big Questions
The Cypriot bailout rekindled many fears about the eurozone’s ability to stay together.
Dutch Right Laments Rutte’s Indecisiveness on Budget
Conservatives accuse the prime minister of avoiding necessary budget adjustments.
“German Europe” Replaces “European Germany”
The European Union was designed to contain German power. Now it can’t do without.
German Conservatives Regard Euroskeptics Warily
A new party that calls for a German eurozone exit could steal right-wing votes.
Kerry Could Revive 2002 Israeli-Palestinian Peace Plan
America’s new secretary of state takes another look at a decade-old peace plan.
Iran May Decide It’s Better Off Without the Bomb
Iran would be more secure if it stopped just short of building a nuclear weapon.
Mounting Unrest Could Force Slovenia to Seek Aid
The small Central European country could be the next victim in the eurozone’s crisis.
Dutch, Germans Struggle With Russia Relationship
Russia’s biggest trade partners in Europe are uneasy about its human rights situation.
Iran Expected to Respond to Powers’ Enrichment Offer
World powers offer to relax sanctions on Iran if it limits its nuclear enrichment activity.
Venezuela’s Capriles Moves Left But Not Ahead
The liberal opposition candidate has chosen to fight on the ruling party’s terms.