Biden urges peace talks as east Jerusalem plan sparks spat
Vice President Biden, in Tel Aviv, appeals to Israelis and Palestinians to press for a peace deal despite the row over new east Jerusalem settlements. He condemns the plan, notes Netanyahu's apology, and emphasizes direct negotiations as the path to ending the decades-long conflict.
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Libya demands Swiss concessions over Gaddafi travel ban
Libya's acting U N ambassador in Geneva urged Switzerland to drop travel bans on Muammar Gaddafi and relatives, seek accountability for mug shot leaks, and back an international tribunal to award Libyan compensation. He warned the ban is a humiliation and blamed Switzerland for the dispute, which has escalated into broader European travel sanctions.
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Sarkozy seeks more funding to curb deforestation globally
Paris aid push at a forest conference with ministers from 64 nations. Sarkozy urged richer countries to increase climate funds and involve private sector to disburse the $30 billion pledged for forests and ensure transparency.
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Extradition OK for Swedish neo Nazi leader over Auschwitz sign theft
Stockholm court rules Anders Hogstrom can be extradited to Poland to face incitement to theft charges tied to the Dec 18 alleged theft of the Arbeit Macht Frei sign. He may serve any sentence in Sweden if convicted and will appeal, defense says.
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Search delayed for Air France Flight 447 black boxes
Paris officials said weather and logistical issues delayed the third phase of the search for wreckage from Air France Flight 447, which crashed June 1 over the mid Atlantic killing 228. BEA cited administrative and technical difficulties and noted two vessels would join the effort in a Euros 10 million phase.
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