Jordanian Prince Calls for Asian Muslim Troops to Join UN Force in Lebanon

"An influential moderate from the Middle East is calling for Israel to drop its opposition to Asian Muslims being included in the United Nations peacekeeping force headed for Lebanon. Jordan's Prince Hassan made his call in conjunction with a peace dialogue now underway among...

Raul Castro hints at readiness for dialogue with US - Belleville News-Democrat

" By Nancy San Martin McClatchy Newspapers (MCT) MIAMI - In his first public comments as Cuba's acting president, Raul Castro hinted that he is ready for dialogue with Washington - using typical Havana rhetoric whose words nevertheless bolstered speculation about a post-Fidel...

Bolton dismisses Syria offer for dialogue (AFP)

" 1 hour, 28 minutes ago WASHINGTON (AFP) - US Ambassador to the United Nations " /> SEARCH News | News Photos | Images | Web " /> United Nations John Bolton rebuffed a Syrian offer for talks on the Lebanon crisis, while saying that the US would be willing to consider a NATO...

Syria wants talks with US over Lebanon crisis (Reuters)

" 42 minutes ago DAMASCUS (Reuters) - Syria " /> SEARCH News | News Photos | Images | Web " /> Syria is willing to engage in dialogue with the United States to solve the confrontation between Hizbollah and Israel " /> SEARCH News | News Photos | Images | Web " /> Israel ,...

India ready to build peace process with

"India has told Pakistan that it is ready to take "constructive measures" to cement the bilateral peace process. Indian diplomat SK Lamba gave the assurance to Pakistan's National Security Council Secretary Tariq Aziz when they met in Dubai to review the outcome of the third...

Abbas lays down challenge to Hamas on Israel

"RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - President Mahmoud Abbas presented a stern challenge to Hamas on Thursday, calling on the ruling militant group to back a Palestinian proposal that recognizes Israel or face a referendum on the issue. ADVERTISEMENT In a surprise move on the...