White House dodges race issue raised by Jimmy Carter
The White House rejects Carter's claim that racism underpins criticism of President Obama. Gibbs says Obama believes criticism stems from policy disputes, not skin color. Carter discusses enduring racial attitudes amid national politics and a growing minority threshold forecast by the Census Bureau for 2042.
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Israel rejects UN probe into Gaza war crimes report
Israel vowed to block an independent inquiry after a UN panel accused both sides of war crimes in last winter’s Gaza offensive. Prime Minister Netanyahu and other leaders pressed foreign contacts to blunt the report which urged investigations and possible referral to the International Criminal Court.
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Japan's Hatoyama Pledges Shift in U S Ties and 47,000 Cavalry Presence
Japan's new prime minister Hatoyama aims to alter the U S alliance calling it a somewhat passive relationship and to review the 47000 U S troops in Japan. He seeks a trustful bond with President Obama while balancing East Asia focus and U S ties.
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