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France steps up diplomatic efforts on Middle East peace
In this edition: France steps up diplomatic efforts in the deadlocked Middle East peace process; Iraqi PM Talabani is in Paris to attract foreign investment, notably in oil; and Dubai is more determined than ever to become a global air transport hub.
PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES
Kouchner says Abbas 'indispensable' to peace
French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner (photo) called for the creation of a democratic Palestinian state on Tuesday during a visit to Jordan and said that Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas is "indispensable" for the Middle East peace process.
DIPLOMACY
Sarkozy says Mideast peace deadlock emboldens extremists
French President Nicolas Sarkozy arrived in Saudi Arabia for a state visit on Tuesday, a Saudi daily quoted him as saying that the current deadlock in the Middle East peace process plays into the hands of extremists.
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Syrian President Bashar al-Assad
In an exclusive interview with France 2 television while in Paris, Syrian president Bashar al-Assad discusses his relations with French president Nicolas Sarkozy, the stalled Middle East peace process, and Iran's nuclear ambitions.
PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES
Abbas demands end to Israeli settlements on Arafat anniversary
Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas has reiterated the need for a clear framework for peace talks, including an end to Israeli settlement construction, in an address to mark the fifth anniversary of his predecessor Yasser Arafat's death.
DIPLOMACY
Obama, Netanyahu meeting offers no breakthrough
A closed-door meeting in Washington between President Barack Obama and Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu fails to offer signs of progress towards reviving Mideast peace talks, as Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas threatens to quit over the deadlock.
DIPLOMACY
Obama to meet Netanyahu as Mideast crisis looms
US President Barack Obama holds talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, as ties between the two countries are strained by Israel's refusal to heed demands for a settlement freeze in the West Bank.
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Fort Hood suspect: "He prayed everyday"
In today’s international press review, we look at the Fort Hood shooting where twelve American soldiers reportedly died.
MIDEAST
UN assembly calls for probes into Gaza war crimes allegations
The UN General Assembly has overwhelmingly approved an Arab-sponsored resolution calling on Israel and the Palestinians to probe war crimes allegedly committed in Gaza nearly a year ago.
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MIDEAST
UN set to call for probes of Gaza war
Dozens of nations have voiced support for a UN resolution that would demand that Israel and the Palestinians probe charges of war crimes in the Gaza war in the so-called Goldstone report that has been blasted by Israel and the US Congress.
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