Catherine Ashton
Watch Live: EU's Ashton to address 69th UN General Assembly in New York
General Debate comes as US-led coalition goes forward with air strikes targeting Islamic State.
Iran says West’s hopes for nuclear agreement too high
Liberman slams remarks by EU’s Ashton against construction in settlements
Ashton to Israel: Reverse recent steps regarding West Bank, east Jerusalem
'EU reluctant to blacklist Hezbollah after probe'
Counter-terrorism expert says Bulgarian report on bus bomb won't lead European leaders to brand Lebanese group as terrorists, in spite of the evidence convicting Hezbollah of involvement in attack on European soil.
Biden raises possibility of direct US-Iran talks
US vice president says Washington ready to talk to Tehran if its serious, adds US would inform allies of direct negotiations.
Ashton urges Iran to abandon advanced enrichment
EU foreign policy chief says Tehran's intention to speed up nuclear program violates Iran's international obligations.
Analysis: Ireland’s EU takeover bad news for Israel
Israel's harshest critic in the EU assumes the organization's presidency in a time of diplomatic turbulence.
Jerusalem c'tee approves 1,200 Gilo housing units
Plan includes 930 apartments for immediate construction and around 300 that could be built at a later time.
Jerusalem committee approves 1,200 housing units in Gilo
The Jerusalem Local Planning Committee decides to proceed with planned construction of new housing units across Green Line; Interior Ministry says after plan receives final approval construction tenders will be issued.
Settlement construction censures pour in
France says settlement building plans calls into question Israel’s commitment to peace; Ashton issues veiled threats.
EU: Israel has right to proportional self-defense
EU's 27 foreign ministers call for immediate end to Gaza violence, demand both side respect int'l humanitarian law.
Ashton, Merkel say Israel has right to defend itself
German chancellor blames Hamas for escalation; EU foreign affairs chief calls for stop to rocket attacks.
Latvia FM: EU should avoid 'lecturing' on settlements
In interview with the 'Post,' Rinkevics says it's difficult to lecture another country on such a complex situation.
