France pushes to lead Middle East talks with UN backed plan
French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius toured Cairo Ramallah and Jerusalem offering a France led initiative with an international support group to reboot peace talks. Draft UN resolution envisions immediate talks a two year deadline and a two state framework with borders based on 1967 lines and land swaps. Palestinians express cautious support while Israel rejects outside-imposed terms.
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Palmyra explosives reports and Afghan fighting unfold
The Observatory reports Islamic State militants may have planted explosives in Palmyra ruins while debating whether to blow up the UNESCO site or hinder a counteroffensive. In Afghanistan, Afghan forces retook Yamgan district after three weeks of clashes with the Taliban.
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First International Day of Yoga marked in India
Large crowds across India celebrate the first International Day of Yoga with Prime Minister Modi leading about 35 000 people in New Delhi on Rajpath. The event spurred praise and some criticism over government involvement and inclusivity during demonstrations nationwide.
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Cigna Rejects Anthem 54 Billion Takeover Bid Amid Criticism
Cigna Corp rejects Anthem Inc bid at 184 a share, calling the offer inadequate and risky for shareholders. The health insurer cites data breach fallout and antitrust concerns, accusing Anthem of public negotiations and pressuring for leadership of the merged company.
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