Historic round opens Mideast talks amid protests
U S officials call the session a historic chance to end decades of hostility as Israeli and Syrian delegates convene near Shepherdstown with talks on security water sharing and the Golan Heights. Protests in Syria demand prisoner releases while President Clinton aims to broker progress and revival of Wye accords.
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Food a diplomatic issue of its own in Shepherdstown
In Shepherdstown West Virginia Erwin Asam co owner of the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center faces a logistical challenge for peace talks. Kosher Israeli and Syrian foods will be supplied by Washington area caterers about 70 miles away with chefs from the Bavarian Inn helping at the Clarion. In town Shifflet co owner of Old Pharmacy Cafe will feature hummus and pita bread as part of a Middle Eastern flavored menu.
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U S church group pledges bid to reunite Elian with father
The National Council of Churches promised to press the U S government to return Elian Gonzalez to his Cuban family. Rev Joan Brown Campbell urged prioritizing humanity over politics and offered mediation and even transport to Cuba to reunite Elian with Juan Elian Gonzalez Miguel and his relatives in Cuba.
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