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U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry addresses a news conference at the foreign ministry in the Algerian capital of Algiers on April 3, 2014.

Peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians are on the brink of collapse — with both sides casting blame

Global Politics

Israel and the Palestinians are blaming each other for dragging US-sponsored peace talks to the brink of collapse. After spending eight months trying to keep the two sides at the negotiating table, Secretary of State, John Kerry appears to be frustrated. “The leaders have to lead,” Kerry said on Thursday. Host Marco Werman gets the latest from The World’s Matthew Bell. Israel and the Palestinians are blaming each other for dragging US-sponsored peace talks to the brink of collapse. After spending eight months trying to keep the two sides at the negotiating table, Secretary of State, John Kerry appears to be frustrated. “The leaders have to lead,” Kerry said on Thursday. Host Marco Werman gets the latest from The World’s Matthew Bell.

Iran’s Rouhani willing to work with the West

Kerry Comments Lead to Russian Peace Proposal for Syria

Conflict & Justice

As Syrian Conflict Enters New Phase, Possibilities for a U.S. Intervention

NSA whistleblower reveals himself, hopes for safety in Hong Kong

Global Politics
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Judge rules Plan B must be available to all without a prescription

Health & Medicine

A federal judge handed a victory to women’s health advocates, saying that the federal government erred when it overruled a panel of scientists who recommended that Plan B One-Step be made available to women of all ages. He gave the government 30 days to change its policies.

Obama promises action to fight oil market speculators; other questions effectiveness

Global Politics

President Barack Obama is trying to tackle high gas prices by targeting what he says is oil price inflation caused by speculators and market manipulators. Republican are calling it a political gimmick, oil experts say the reason for high prices is high global demand.

In interview, White House press secretary says administration considering options on Syria

Jay Carney, the White House Press Secretary, insists that the United States is adamantly opposed to Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad remaining in power. He also said the United States is considering its options, when asked if the United States could provide arms to protesters.

Ron Suskind defends book about Obama administration

Arts, Culture & Media

Ron Suskind’s book “Confidence Men,” depicts the Obama White House as dysfunctional, with mean, misogynistic economic advisers undermining a clueless president at every turn.

US calls for Syrian President Assad to step down

The United States has imposed sanctions on Syria’s largest bank and mobile phone operator while calling on Assad to step down from power.

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