catherine ashton

EU foreign policy chief slams Israeli moves as "not conducive" to climate needed for peace talks; condemns Monday's fatal shooting of Israeli man in West Bank; calls on sides to exert restraint from undermining diplomacy.

Islamic Republic says all major technical issues addressed during discussions with world powers in Vienna.

Islamic Republic, P5+1 convene in Vienna for negotiations on implementing comprehensive nuclear deal amid Crimea tensions.

EU foreign policy chief meets with Zarif in Tehran, says that reaching a comprehensive agreement is focus of talks from now on.

Trip to Islamic Republic marks first by an European Union policy chief since 2008.

Ashton "deeply concerned" by building permit announcement for 558 new housing units in east Jerusalem; US opposes "unilateral action."

Israeli experts foresee negative outcome of EU foreign policy chief's idea of lengthening 6-month deadline on Iran nuclear talks.

Ashton discussing extension, given high stakes of failure if comprehensive agreement on nuclear program not reached.

Ashton, Kerry, UN's Ban, and other leaders to discuss how to help both sides reach "difficult and bold decisions."

Perhaps Europe in general and Ashton in particular find Holocaust Remembrance Day a troublesome, even a disagreeable burden. Hence Ashton obscured the Jewish context with a short collection of hackneyed platitudes on tolerance and human rights.