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MUNICH -- The leader of the Syrian opposition council, Sheik Ahmad Moaz al-Khatib, met here on Saturday with representatives of the United States and Russia -- who fundamentally disagree on [...]

President Bush offered conditional support on Tuesday for Israeli ideas for a substantial withdrawal of settlers from the West Bank, but insisted that the new prime minister, Ehud Olmert, first […]

Israel said Wednesday that it could accept a new and temporary mechanism to deliver aid to the Palestinians so long as the money did not reach Hamas and that Israel […]

The article reports on the dramatic shift in foreign policy being implemented by the government of Germany and the appointment of women leaders to lead the change. Also cited are the appointments by Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht to supervise the rearmament program, Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock to plan the national security strategy, and Homeland Security Minister Nancy Faeser to help Ukrainian refugees.

Reports that senior Israeli and Palestinian aides have resumed public meetings on January 25, 2005. Israel's agreement to suspend the pinpoint killings of Palestinian militants; Reflection of the meeting on the improvement of relations with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas; Abbas' willingness to act to stop attacks on Israel and Israeli civilians.

Reports on Israeli Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz's claim that his country is prepared to hand security responsibility for the Gaza Strip and the main population centers of the West Bank to an elected Palestinian leadership as soon as it is able to handle the task. Breaking of the cycle of terrorist activity and the dismantling of terrorist groups as the demands made by Israel on Palestine in exchange for relinquishing control of the Gaza Strip; Implication of Mofaz's proclamation on the Palestine-Israel relations.

Reports on the death of three Palestinians during the Israeli military operations in Gaza in December 31, 2004. Aim of the operation to forestall rocket and mortar fire against the 21 Israeli settlements; Israeli government's intention to pull its settlers in Gaza in 2005; Presence of leading presidential candidate Mahmoud Abbas in Gaza to campaign and to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Al Fatah, the dominant faction of the Palestinian Liberation Organization.

Reports on political developments in Palestine in December 2004 focusing on the implications of the elections for the peace process and quality of life in the country. Problems in Palestinian's access to water, land and livelihoods influenced by the presence of the Israeli electrified fence through the West Bank; Conflicts over the presence of the barrier which separates Jewish settlements from Palestinian villages; Controversies pertaining to the acquisition of acres of land from Palestinians; Indications of political relations.

Reports that Palestinian factions will not agree to any cease-fire as long as Israeli forces remain in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Expectation that prime minister Ahmed Qurei and Palestinian Liberation Organization Mahmoud Abbas may try to pursue a truce; Suggestion that moderate Palestinians are hoping that the armed militant groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad will take part in the presidential elections following the death of Yasir Arafat.

Points out that one of the major winners of America's war on terrorism has been nuclear-bound, terrorism-supporting Iran, and it is giving the Israelis nightmares. Iran as a country run by radical clerics committed to the destruction of the Jewish state; Elimination of one of Iran's main fundamentalist rivals when the Taliban were overthrown in Afghanistan.

Reports on the problems surrounding Israel President Ariel Sharon's plan for a unilateral Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip. Challenges in Sharon's efforts to remove Israeli settlers and military from Gaza; Objectives of Sharon's unilateral withdrawal plan; Absence of Palestine participation.

Reports that Israeli army commander Moshe Yaloon has declared that his country could withdraw safely from the Golan Heights in any future peace settlement with Syria without retaining any occupied territory there as buffer. Capability of the Israeli Army in defending the state's sovereignty; Plan of the Israeli government to dismantle settlements in the Golan Heights and in the northern West Bank as a sign of commitment to peace.

The article reports on the worsening relationship between Europe and the U.S. under the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump as of February 2019. Topics include the possibility that Russia and China will exploit the rift between the allies, Trump's alleged consideration of allies as economic rivals and his dislike of multilateralism and international cooperation, and the move by over 50 U.S. legislators like Senator Jeanne Shaheen to show solidarity with Europe.

The article reports on the dispute between U.S. President Donald Trump and European leaders over the issue for the trans-Atlantic alliance. Topics discussed include Trump's demand for compliance, efforts of French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel to urge Trump to preserve the 2015 Iran nuclear deal and the European Union's 1996 blocking regulation designed as a countermeasure against U.S. sanctions against Cuba and Iran.

The article explores the high possibility for U.S. President Donald Trump to withdraw the U.S. from the Iran nuclear fuel deal, according to European diplomats who have revealed their failure to convince Trump to renew the U.S. commitment to the pact. Topics covered include features of the deal to limit Iran's nuclear program, and the arguments made by senior officials from France, Great Britain and Germany to emphasize that withdrawing from the deal would be a diplomatic mistake.

The article reports on the accusation by the European Union (EU) that Poland poses a grave risk to democratic values. The EU made the allegation after the Polish government appointed loyalists to the courts. Westerns leaders also criticized Poland for undermining the rule of law and restricting freedom of speech. The implications of the case of Poland for the emergence of a new model of illiberal democracy are discussed.

The article focuses on the impact due to exit of Great Britain from the Eruopean Union (EU) also known as Brexit on the alliance of EU members. Topics discussed are public unhappiness prevailing in the opinion polls of member countries, speculation about benefit to Russia and China for their access to negotiate with European countries, and efforts of Prime Minister Theresa May to encourage globalization and improve relation with the U.S. President Donald Trump.

The article focuses on the attempt by cabinet members of U.S. President Donald Trump to reassure allies about the country's foreign policy. Topics covered include the skepticism over who is in charge in the country, the confusion among global leaders about whom to believe when it comes to the direction of the country's national security, and the perception that Trump has abandoned a consensus on how to achieve peace between Israelis and Palestinians.

The article reports on the three-day visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Rome, Italy where he was welcomed by the government led by President Sergio Mattarella which includes a state dinner, with topics including the investment and trade deals offered by China to Italy.

The article reports on the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allies' fear on U.S. President Donald Trump before the NATO summit meeting in July 2018. Topics discussed include the worry of NATO members that all preparations for the meeting and the aim for solidarity will be overshadowed by Trump's possible meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Trump's performance at the Group 7 gathering in Canada.

The article discusses geopolitical significance of the Balkans in the face of the so-called New Cold War between Russia and the West, and mentions topics like Russia's expansion in the region and a concerted Western response to the poisoning in Britain by Russia.

The article reports that the Ecuadorian government has granted citizenship to WikiLeaks co-founder Julian Assange, who has been living in Ecuador's embassy in London, England, which complicated the diplomatic standoff between Ecuador and Great Britain.

The article discusses Germany's role in the European policy towards the mass immigration of refugees to the continent, including its coordinating of European immigration policy and the German Chancellor Angela Merkel's perspective on mass immigration to Germany. An overview of the relationship between Germany's leadership in European immigration policy and its role in the Greek public debts crisis, is provided. INSET: Sight of a Tiny Victim Stirs the World.

The article discusses meeting of the U.S President Trump' meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir V. Putin at the Group of 20 economic summit, support of Xi to Chancellor Angela Merkel for opening the Berlin Zoo's panda garden in Germany and views of Angela about Xi.

The article discusses an agreement by Great Britain, Belgium, and Denmark to aid the United States' military campaign against the Islamic State (ISIS or ISIL), noting that the countries agreed to military operations in Iraq but not to operations in Syria. Topics addressed include British parliamentary debate over efforts to stop ISIS, as well as the views of British prime minister David Cameron.

The article reports on the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (NATO's) decision to create a military force for rapid deployment to assist in the defense of Eastern European countries from potential Russian aggression at a NATO summit in Wales. The role that Russia's 2014 intervention in Ukrainian social conflict plays in NATO's rapid-reaction force, including in regard to the U.S. President Barack Obama's perspective on the Russia's intervention, is discussed.

The article reports on the support of Europe to the global campaign of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) Movement to increase political and economic pressure on Israel. Israeli analyst Meir Javedanfar mentions the failure of Israel to show interests in reaching peace with the Palestinians. On other hand, European Parliament President Martin Schulz opposes the move of the Europeans and defends the rights of the country's existence.

The article discusses rising tensions between the Israeli government and the Palestinian Islamist organization Hamas as of July 8, 2014, noting Israeli airstrikes in response to rocket fire from Hamas. Topics addressed include the role of the kidnapping and murder of Israeli teenagers and a Palestinian teenager in escalating Israeli-Palestinian violence, as well as the impact of airstrikes in the city of Gaza.

The article discusses the United States' planned sanctions of Russian officials involved in Russia's military intervention in Ukraine following the removal of former Ukrainian president Viktor F. Yanukovych from office. Topics addressed include the United States' suspension of military and trade ties to Russia, the economic impact of Russia's intervention, and potential European involvement in economic sanctions of Russia.

The article reports on the emotional plea of British Prime Minister David Cameron to Scotland. It states that Cameron asks Scotland remain to be united and not to be independent because without them, Great Britain would be deeply vitiated. It also mentions that without Scotland, Great Britain would be regarded as less great and would face new problems about income and borders and where to base its nuclear submarines.

The article reports on the statement of French President François Hollande on the spy issue in the U.S. It states that the Hollande calls to postpone the planned trade pact between the U.S.' and its European and Asian allies, until the issue will be resolved and confidence is restored. The European lawmakers also warn their loss of confidence in U.S. President Barack Obama's administration, which will make it hard for the parties to agree on a free trade deal.