Arab League Considers Dropping Support For Talks Wed, 10 Mar 2010 The league's peace initiative committee said if Israel pursues new settlement building in east Jerusalem, the proposed indirect talks between Israel and the Palestinians would be irrelevant. A final decision on whether to support the process must be made by the foreign ministers of the Arab nations.
Obama: Challenge To Prevent Second Disaster In Haiti Wed, 10 Mar 2010 Masses of people are without shelter as the rainy season begins in the earthquake-devastated country. After a meeting at the White House with Haitian President Rene Preval, Obama said the situation remains dire and renewed America's commitment to the country's recovery and reconstruction.
For Biden, A Case Of Heartburn In The Holy Land Wed, 10 Mar 2010 Israel's announcement of plans to build new homes for Israelis in east Jerusalem caught visiting U.S. Vice President Joe Biden by surprise. Analysts say the incident is a stark reminder of the many obstacles to forging enduring peace between Palestinians and Israelis.
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