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Monday, October 22, 2012
Signals From Iran Indicate Willingness To Talk
October 22, 2012 Reports over the weekend said the U.S. and Iran had agreed to face-to-face negotiations, but both countries deny that's the case. Still, symptoms of economic and social instability may be pushing Iran toward the negotiating table.
Sunday, October 21, 2012
The Two-Way
Deadly Blast In Syrian Capital; Protests Swell In Lebanon
October 21, 2012 At least 13 people are dead after a car bomb exploded in the Syrian capital of Damascus on Sunday. Meanwhile, in Lebanon, the funeral for the anti-Syrian intelligence chief who was assassinated in a massive car bombing on Friday has erupted in protests.
The Two-Way
Reports: U.S., Iran Agree To Nuclear Talks
October 21, 2012 The New York Times and NBC News are reporting that the U.S. and Iran have agreed to talks on Iran's nuclear program.
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Friday, October 19, 2012
The Two-Way
Lebanese Security Official May Have Been Target Of Deadly Bombing
October 19, 2012 At least eight people are dead and 78 are wounded, state news media report, while victims scramble to get out of the debris. The attack, possibly a car bomb, happened on a street where a group that opposes Syrian President Bashar Assad has offices.
In Syrian Conflict, Hezbollah Rears Its Head
October 19, 2012 The Lebanese militant organization is entering the conflict on the side of the Syrian government. Its role is apparent in one rebel-held village on the Syrian-Lebanese border.
Thursday, October 18, 2012
In A Ravaged Syrian Village, Planning For The Future
October 18, 2012 Activists hope a border village recently retaken by rebels can become an example of a secular and democratic local government that will spread to other areas.
Sheldon Adelson Shakes Up Israeli Newspaper Market
October 18, 2012 Two of Israel's oldest newspapers are having a tough time competing financially with one that was established by U.S. casino mogul Sheldon Adelson and is being given away free of charge. Adelson is a strong supporter of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and the paper is nicknamed the "Bibi Press."
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
World
Israeli Politicians Look To U.S. For Campaign Funds
October 17, 2012 An Israeli government report shows that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other top politicians in Israel raise a large percentage of their campaign money in the United States. Some Israelis say they are bothered, but many say they have come to expect it.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Turks Fear What Syria's War Will Bring
October 16, 2012 The Turkish government has turned against Syria, but for the Turkish people who live along the Syrian border, it can be complicated. Many have relatives and other ties in northern Syria, and don't see a happy ending to the violence there.
Monday, October 15, 2012
The Salt
Jerusalem: A Love Letter To Food And Memories Of Home
October 15, 2012 Chefs Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi say their latest cookbook is a chance to re-imagine the recipes of their childhoods, reminiscing about Jerusalem's open-air food markets and street food.
