Jay Carney
Peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians are on the brink of collapse — with both sides casting blame
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.
Judge rules Plan B must be available to all without a prescription
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
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.
