Many Palestinian refugees say they prefer one-state solution, a democratic and secular state comprised of Israel, occupied West Bank
For Palestinian Refugees, Dream of Returning Home Remains
Big-Power Diplomats Prepare for Critical Geneva Meeting With Iran on Nuclear Issue
On eve of meeting, Iran’s Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki made a rare visit to Washington
Odierno: US to Withdraw 4,000 More Troops from Iraq
US commander in Iraq testifies to lawmakers he is accelerating drawdown of American troops, with 4,000 more coming out by end of October
Memories of Exiled Palestinians Nearly Erased in Modern Israel
For Israelis, return of Arab refugees amounts to suicide of Jewish state
Obama, Top Advisers Discuss Afghanistan Strategy
National security team spent about three hours assessing Afghan policy, but details of discussion were not released
Tsunami Death Toll Rises in Southeast Asia
Authorities say the death toll has risen to more than 110 from the tsunami generated in the South Pacific by a powerful undersea earthquake
Powerful Earthquake Kills 75 in Indonesia, Traps Thousands
US Geological Survey says quake had magnitude of 7.9 and was centered 600 km northwest of Jakarta, shock waves were felt in neighboring Singapore and Malaysia
IAEA Chief: Iran Broke Law by Not Declaring Nuclear Site
Mohamed ElBaradei describes Iran’s failure to do so as ’setback to the principle of transparency’
UN Secretary-General Fires Top American at Afghan Mission
Firing of Peter Galbraith follows reports of a dispute over how to handle election fraud allegations
Afghan Suicide Bomber Strikes Foreign Convoy
Officials say at least one person dead; attack occurred Wednesday in Khost province, near Pakistani border