| World Briefing | Middle East: Gaza: U.N. to Distribute Aid Seized by Israel in Blockade The United Nations expects to soon distribute the aid brought by a Turkish flotilla trying to run the Gaza blockade and seized by Israel after a bloody confrontation. feeds.nytimes.com |
Iranian Negotiator Agrees to Meet With European Diplomat The meeting with the European Union’s foreign affairs chief is part of an effort to garner support for a uranium swap deal negotiated by Turkey and Brazil. nytimes.com |
Experts Fear Mideast Talks Are Too Ambitious Some veteran peace process practitioners say Israel and the Palestinians should first aim for a partial solution because the gaps between the positions are too wide. feeds.nytimes.com |
As Maliki Clings to Power, Iraq’s Fissures Deepen Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki, all but assured of a second term, must now overcome Iraq’s divisions. nytimes.com |
Iraq: 11 People Die on Attacks Eleven people were killed across Iraq in separate drive-by shootings and bombings, Iraqi officials said Wednesday. nytimes.com |