US slams new J'lem homes approval The Palestinian Authority slammed the government’s approval of the new housing units in Ramat Shlomo, saying the move threatened to derail peace negotiations a day after US Middle East envoy George Mitchell had announced their resumption.The plan calls for the southern and eastern expansion of Ramat Shlomo, a predominately haredi enclave that borders the Arab Shuafat neighborhood, and includes the upgrade of a road that leads into the neighborhood.“It’s obvious that the Israeli government wants neither negotiations nor peace,” said Nabil Abu Rudaineh, a spokesman for PA President Mahmoud Abbas.Condemning the ministry’s decision as “provocative,... Little Mermaid statue stolen from International Peace Gardens The Little Mermaid statue has been stolen from the International Peace Gardens in Salt Lake City. Police on Tuesday asked for the ... Bridge walk promotes peace, support for women around world NEW YORK — With peace signs waving against the skyline, a group of mid-Hudson Valley women took part in a global campaign Monday to promote world peace for ... Justice Of The Peace Steps Down EL PASO, Texas -- Judge Sissy Hernandez pleads guilty to nepotism and resigns from her post as Northeast El Paso Justice of the Peace. ... Losing justice of the peace questions mail-in ballot votes Justice of the Peace Luis Sepulveda's campaign isn't for votes. Instead, he is looking for voting irregularities he believes cost him his re-election. ... Gabon president ties UN peace costs to climate ... to increasing poverty and instability in the world" and drives up peacekeeping costs during a speech Tuesday at the International Peace Institute. ...

Regional Summit Urges Implementation of Sudanese Peace Plan Delegations from Sudan's north and south met in Nairobi, Kenya, at a special regional summit overseeing the implementation of the 2005 peace deal between ...

Erdogan calls for fair Mideast peace - Arab News The Turkish prime minister said that Yemen had been a regional ally where peace and security must be restored, in light of troubles involving militants and terrorists.He added that Turkey would not send its ambassador back to Washington until it receives "clarity" on a US congressional panel's resolution describing the killing of Armenians in World War I as genocide. Turkey, a secular Muslim democracy that has applied for membership of the European Union, is crucial to US interests in Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan and the Middle East.He pointed out that more than 40,000 Turks have lost their lives so far fighting different forms of terrorism.On a bilateral level, Saudi Arabia...

Start Afghanistan peace talks now Britain will today urge the Afghan government to put more effort into the pursuit of peace talks amid fears that the war could be prolonged – and more ...

One dead, two injured in Ohio State shooting The United States will back those willing to "take risks for peace," Vice President Biden said today during the highest-level visit to Israel by an Obama ...