Settlements Issue Could Derail Peace Talks

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Ahmadinejad warns Israel against attack DOHA, Qatar -- Iran's president said Sunday that any Israeli attack against his nation would mean the destruction of the Jewish state. "Any offensive against Iran means the annihilation of the Zionist entity," Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said during a visit to the Persian Gulf nation of Qatar. "Iran does not care much about this entity because it is on its way to decay." He said he doubted Israel or the U.S. would dare to stage such an attack because "they know that Iran is ready and has the potential for a decisive and wide-scale response."

RAMALLAH, West Bank - Just days after Mideast peace talks began in Washington, the first major crisis is already looming: Israel hinted Sunday it will ease restrictions on building in West Bank settlements, while the Palestinian president warned he'll quit the talks if Israel resumes construction.

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Settlements Issue Could Derail Peace Talks

Israel's 10-month-old slowdown on new building in settlements expires Sept. 26, leaving Prime Mini...

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