Venezuelan President visits Syria as part of tour seeking to curb US influenceSeptember 3rd, 2009 Venezuelan president arrives in Syria for talksDAMASCUS, Syria — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has arrived in Syria as part of a tour aimed at countering U.S. influence around the globe.
Clarification: BC-US--US-Mideast-JordanAugust 7th, 2009 Clarification: BC-US--US-Mideast-JordanWASHINGTON — In an Aug. 3 story on American peace efforts in the Mideast, The Associated Press reported that Jordanian Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh rejected support for confidence-building measures that the U.S.
UN envoy arrives in Myanmar to pave the way for a possible visit by UN secretary-generalJune 26th, 2009 UN envoy arrives in MyanmarYANGON, Myanmar — Officials say the U.N. special envoy to Myanmar has arrived in the country to pave the way for a possible visit by U.N.
President Obama declares two-state solution only answer for violence and bloodshed in MideastJune 4th, 2009 Obama: Two-state solution only answer for MideastCAIRO — President Barack Obama says the Israelis and Palestinians must find a way to live side by side, peacefully as two independent states, arguing that this solution ultimately is the only way to end bloodshed and violence. Obama recognized the long U.S.
Obama to reach out to Muslim world with 'truth-telling' address in CairoJune 4th, 2009 Obama to address Egypt, Muslim worldWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is reaching out to the world's 1.5 billion Muslims with a speech in Egypt. The high-stakes speech at Cairo University, billed by aides as a "truth-telling address," is meant to ease long-held Muslim grievances against the United States.
Obama to meet Saudi King Abdullah at start of overseas tripJune 3rd, 2009 Obama to arrive in Saudi ArabiaWASHINGTON — After traveling all night, President Barack Obama arrives in Saudi Arabia today on the first part of his trip to the Middle East and Europe. The president is scheduled to arrive in Riyadh in the afternoon, where he will attend a reception given by King Abdullah.
Obama says he hopes Cairo speech helps open dialogue between West and Muslim countriesJune 2nd, 2009 Obama hopes to help open Mideast dialogueLONDON — U.S. President Barack Obama has given a preview of the speech he plans to deliver in Cairo this week, saying in an interview that he hopes the address will start a new dialogue between the United States and Muslim countries.
Gates on mission to reassure Gulf allies they won't be harmed by US reachout to IranMay 4th, 2009 Gates seeking to reassure Gulf on outreach to IranCAIRO — The top U.S. defense official cautioned Monday that the Obama administration's quest to bolster relations with Tehran most likely will be met at first by "a closed fist."
Defense Secretary Robert Gates is on a delicate mission to soothe Mideast allies' concerns about American efforts to open diplomatic relations with Iran.
Obama arrives in Iraq on a surprise visitApril 7th, 2009 BAGHDAD - US President Barack Obama landed in Baghdad Tuesday on a previously unannounced visit. His plane arrived from Istanbul, where Obama had ended a tour of European countries.
US envoy hailed for his Mideast peace plansMarch 1st, 2009 RAMALLAH - US Middle East peace envoy George Mitchell is interested in making peace in the whole region rather than in just the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat said Saturday. In his second tour since his appointment, Mitchell met Israeli leaders Thursday and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and his premier Salam Fayyad Friday.
Hillary Clinton arrives in Japan on start of Asia tourFebruary 16th, 2009 TOKYO - US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton arrived in Tokyo Monday, kicking off her first visit abroad since taking office last month. The global economic downturn, North Korea's nuclear weapons programme as well as bilateral relations were expected to feature prominently in talks Tuesday with Japan's top leaders.
Gangjee, Bhullar off to great starts in Asian Tour InternationalFebruary 4th, 2009 BANGKOK - India's Rahil Gangjee got off to a stunning start with a flawless six-under 65 that put him in tied second place in the early stages of the first round of the Asian Tour International which kicked off the 2009 season for the Asian Tour golf. Also making a strong beginning was Gaganjeet Bhullar with a five-under 67 at the Suwan Golf and Country Club.
Ban Ki-moon arrives in AfghanistanFebruary 3rd, 2009 KABUL - United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon Wednesday morning arrived in Kabul for talks with Afghan President Hamid Karzai and other high ranking officials. Ban's visit comes amid escalating violence and conflicts in Afghanistan while the capital Kabul has seen three suicide attacks since the beginning of 2009.
UN chief Ban Ki-moon arrives in GazaJanuary 19th, 2009 GAZA - United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon arrived in Gaza Tuesday afternoon to evaluate the ground situation following the Israeli military offensive in the salient. His convoy crossed into the Gaza Strip through Erez border crossing between northern Gaza Strip and Israel.
Watch out for Venus, Moon conjunction on New Year's EveDecember 29th, 2008 NEW DELHI - As the sun goes down Wednesday evening, two of the brightest objects in the winter sky - Venus and Moon - will get together to bid farewell to 2008. A beautiful conjunction of Venus and the slender crescent Moon will be visible in the southwestern sky for hours after sunset on New Year's Eve.
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