As business in Afghanistan comes to a screeching halt over the upcoming run off elections…
- As Kabul Awaits Runoff, ‘Everything has Stopped’ (Washington Post)
… Abdullah pulls out of the Afghanistan election believing a “transparent election” is impossible”
- Karzai Rival Pulls Out of Runoff (Al Jazeera)
While admitting that settlements are “Illegal and illegitimate,” the U.S. says Palestinians can’t get any more from Netanyahu, but “Palestinians will not accept a resumption of talks on that basis”:
- Israel Putting Forth ‘Unprecedented’ Concessions, Clinton Says (Washington Post)
While Sunni/Shi`ite political blocs challenge the idea of sectarian politics, divisions among Arabs and Kurds continue to divide politically:
The Obama administration remains committed to negotiations as European powers grow impatient…
- Iran Nuclear Deal: Why the Haggling Might be Different This Time (Christian Science Monitor)
Meanwhile, the voice of opposition remains strong in Iran:
- Iran Students Plan Return to Street Protests (Guardian)
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