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Friday, March 15, 2013

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'Over A Year Or So' Before Iran Could Develop Nuclear Weapon, Obama Says

President Obama on Wednesday at the Organizing for Action dinner in Washington, D.C.

March 15, 2013 While he hopes diplomatic efforts dissuade Iran, the president also tells an Israeli TV network "I continue to keep all options on the table." Iran has denied it is trying to develop such weapons.

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Thursday, March 14, 2013

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After Weeks Of Wrangling, An Israeli Government Takes Shape

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives for a meeting in Israel's parliament, the Knesset, on Thursday. Netanyahu has reached agreement with other factions to form a coalition government following an election in January.

March 14, 2013 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has finally put together a coalition that appears focused on domestic issues rather than security questions or negotiations with the Palestinians.

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Friday, September 28, 2012

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On Iran: Obama, Netanyahu In 'Full Agreement' About Goal, White House Says

September 28, 2012 The two leaders spoke by telephone today.

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Thursday, September 27, 2012

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Netanyahu Calls For 'Red Line' On Iran; Rejects Palestinian's 'Libelous' Charges

At the U.N. today, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu used a graphic to show how far he says Iran will be by mid-2013 in a quest to develop nuclear weapons. He drew the red line to mark where he says Iran must be stopped.

September 27, 2012 The Israeli leader said Iran will have enough enriched uranium to make a nuclear weapon by mid-2013. It needs to be told it cannot cross that "red line" without facing consequences, he said. And he delivered a sharp response to the earlier address by the head of the Palestinian Authority.

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Netanyahu To Press For 'Red Line' On Iran

September 27, 2012 The Israeli prime minister will take his case to the U.N. General Assembly. Also due to address the delegates today: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.

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Wednesday, July 18, 2012

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Netanyahu Points At Iran After Explosion In Bulgaria Kills Israelis

One bus was largely destroyed and others nearby were damaged by today's explosion in Bulgaria.

July 18, 2012 At least four people were killed and more than two dozen wounded at the airport in Burgas. There was an explosion on a bus that had just been boarded by Israelis who had arrived in the Baltic Sea resort.

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Friday, March 02, 2012

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On Iran, Obama Says 'I Don't Bluff' And 'All Options Are On The Table'

President Obama on Tuesday during a speech at the United Auto Workers' National Community Action Program Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C.

March 2, 2012 With Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu due at the White House on Monday, President Obama has some pointed messages for Iran in an interview with The Atlantic.

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Tuesday, November 08, 2011

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Reports: Sarkozy Heard Telling Obama That Netanyahu Is 'A Liar'

President Obama, right, and French President Nicolas Sarkozy last Thursday in Cannes, France.

November 8, 2011 "I can't stand him," the French president also said of the Israeli leader, according to reporters who overheard him speaking with the U.S. leader.

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Thursday, May 19, 2011

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Netanyahu Objects To Obama's Talk Of A Return To '67 Borders

May 19, 2011 The prime minister said Israel cannot withdraw to "indefensible" borders. Susan Rice, the U.S. ambassador to the U.N., tells NPR the president's "unprecedented" proposal is part of a "groundbreaking U.S. policy statement."

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Wednesday, April 13, 2011

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Justin Bieber Disputes Reports About Meeting With Israeli Prime Minister

Justin Bieber, during an April 6, 2011, concert in Barcelona.

April 13, 2011 Combine a teen singing sensation and Mideast politics and you get a media feeding frenzy.

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