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Veteran US diplomat Dennis Ross (Uri Lenz/Flash90)
February 27, 2015, 11:10 pm
Ex-Obama aide Ross: PM’s speech to Congress ‘definitely a mistake’
Many in Congress feel they're being asked to publicly 'choose between president and PM,' he says; emerging deal keeps Iran a year from potential nukes
By TOI staff
US President Barack Obama delivers the State of The Union address on January 20, 2015, at the US Capitol in Washington, DC. (Photo credit: AFP/POOL/MANDEL NGAN)
January 24, 2015, 8:00 pm
Ex-Obama aide says president not tough enough on Iran
Dennis Ross, others call on US president to avoid further concessions in nuclear talks, punish Tehran for sowing Mideast instability
By Justin Jalil
A French soldier patrols in the Jewish quarter of the Marais district, Paris, January 12, 2015. photo credit: AFP/Bertrand Guay)
January 13, 2015, 2:37 pm
Plus ça change
The Paris story begins to fade from front pages to the ostensible delight of Israel Hayom, which is sick of seeing Netanyahu dogged by the 'hateful' press
By Joshua Davidovich
US State Department Spokeswoman Jen Psaki (screen capture: YouTube)
January 5, 2015, 9:21 pm
US, Rivlin oppose tax freeze on Palestinians for ICC bid
State Department warns move 'raises tensions'; President Rivlin says it is not 'useful,' urges sanctions 'in line with Israeli interests'
By AFP and TOI staff
Jewish Russian banker Slava Rabinovich in Kiev. (Courtesy of SP Advisors)
December 27, 2014, 1:27 pm
Russia’s economy could collapse in months, says financial forecaster
Jewish social media personality Slava Rabinovich's apocalyptic visions of a crumbling federation may be quickly realized
By Anya Zhuravel Segal
Illustrative photo of yellow peppers being processed. (photo credit: Rachael Cerrotti/Flash90)
December 25, 2014, 5:57 pm
Ruble rout wreaks havoc with Israeli produce exports
Potato, carrot, and pepper growers are in big trouble because of the economic woes of Russia, for many their biggest export customer
By David Shamah
US President Barack Obama (right) and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) prepare for a press session in the White House in Washington, DC, September 30, 2013. (AP/Charles Dharapak)
December 8, 2014, 1:19 am
Republicans push Obama on Israel ‘sanctions’ claim
GOP responding to ambiguous report that administration wants to punish Israel over East Jerusalem development
By JTA
Ahmad Tibi addresses the Knesset on May 21, 2012. (photo credit: Uri Lenz/Flash90)
November 7, 2014, 1:38 am
MK Tibi urges European sanctions on Israel
In Brussels, Arab legislator calls on EU to restrain 'pyromaniac' politicians, blames PM for violence in capital
By TOI staff
Danish Foreign Minister Martin Lidegaard (photo credit: AP/Polfoto, Jens Dresling)
September 22, 2014, 6:04 pm
Ahead of Cairo talks, Danish FM threatens Israel with sanctions
Copenhagen and the EU will reconsider economic ties if Jerusalem doesn't show 'a new reaction pattern,' Martin Lidegaard says
By Raphael Ahren
Cows roaming in the Golan. (photo credit: Moshe Shai/Flash 90)
September 14, 2014, 8:06 pm
Sanctions propel Israel, Russia to expand agriculture ties
Russians need fruit, vegetables. Israeli farmers need new markets. Agriculture minister sees opportunity for both
By David Shamah
April 2014 demonstration against NUMOV during an Iran conference. (courtesy Michael Spaney/Stop the Bomb)
August 25, 2014, 1:51 pm
As Hamas shoots Iranian missiles, Germans plan mission to Tehran
Founded in 1934 Berlin, NUMOV has yet to engage with its Nazi past and is on the forefront of pushing for new business with Iran
By Micki Weinberg
European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Catherine Ashton talks to the media following an EU Foreign Affairs Council of Ministers at the EU Council building in Brussels on July 22, 2014. (photo credit: AFP PHOTO / THIERRY CHARLIER)
July 23, 2014, 12:40 am
EU foreign ministers to speed up Russia sanctions
After Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 allegedly downed by pro-Moscow rebels, economic penalties to be accelerated
By Bryan McManus
US President Barack Obama speaks on the economy at the Lake Harriet Band Shell in Minneapolis, Minnesota on June 27, 2014. (photo credit: AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN)
July 17, 2014, 12:34 pm
US, EU stiffen sanctions against Russia over Ukraine
Penalties target Moscow's finance, military, and energy sectors; Putin warns of 'very serious damage' to US diplomatic ties
By Stephen Collinson
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott (photo credit: AFP/Ness Kerton)
June 15, 2014, 11:15 am
Top Australian diplomat to meet Arab envoys over East Jerusalem
Australian PM says removal of 'occupied' designation was 'simply a terminological clarification,' as Canberra is threatened with trade sanctions
By AFP
Yukiya Amano of Japan, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, in Vienna, Austria, June 2, 2014 (AP/Ronald Zak)
June 4, 2014, 5:43 pm
New round of nuclear talks commences in Vienna
Iran, world powers hold expert-level meetings amid worries that the July 20 target date for a deal won't be met
By Yifa Yaakov and AP
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