| U.S.-Brokered Mideast Shuttle Talks Begin Again The Obama administration said indirect, U.S.-brokered talks had resumed between Israel and the Palestinians. feeds.nytimes.com |
Car Bombs Strike Second Major Iraq Bank Two bombs detonated outside Iraq’s Bank of Trade, killing 26 people and wounding 52 others in the second attack on a major financial institution in eight days. feeds.nytimes.com |
Leaders of Syria and Saudi Arabia in Lebanon to Discuss Tribunal The visit, five years after the assassination of a former Lebanese prime minister, showed that Syria’s influence over Lebanon was rising again. nytimes.com |
Palestinians, Israelis cautious about talks US-backed negotiations were unlikely to collapse despite reservations from both sides. news.com.au |
National Security Adviser Jones to Resign, Officials Say Gen. James L. Jones will step down and will be replaced by Thomas E. Donilon, the principal deputy national security adviser, senior administration officials said. nytimes.com |