Administration's push for Mideast peace talks stalls
Washington struggles to restart Israeli Palestinian negotiations as U N and Western mediators meet to align a path forward. Despite efforts by Hale and Ross to press for a resumption, both sides show reluctance and a September U N bid for recognition looms, likely triggering U S veto and deepening deadlock.
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Panetta Says Al Qaida Near Strategic Defeat
U S Defense Secretary Panetta on his first Afghanistan visit argues that defeating about 10 to 20 top al Qaida leaders could cripple the group and curb attacks on the West. He cites bin Laden's death and commends ongoing efforts while noting ties with Afghan President Karzai and ongoing U S mission in the region.
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