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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.

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EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton (L) and Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif at talks in Vienna May 14, 2014.

Iran says West’s hopes for nuclear agreement too high

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Liberman slams remarks by EU’s Ashton against construction in settlements

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Ashton to Israel: Reverse recent steps regarding West Bank, east Jerusalem


For me, not for thee

The new Israeli law does not criminalize boycotts, let alone freedom of speech. French and US law, by contrast, does criminalize boycotts, which only serves to highlight the hypocrisy of Israel's critics.

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Ashton: Quartet meeting aim to set framework for talks

EU foreign policy chief says upcoming Washington summit will attempt to "bridge the gap" between Israelis and Palestinians.

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EU ready to expand dialogue with Muslim Brotherhood

Remarks follow US announcement of "limited" contacts with group; We won’t interfere in political process, says Brotherhood spokesman.

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Quartet meeting to attempt to restart talks likely in July

Proposed summit would take place days before PA would be expected to inform secretary-general of its desire to seek recognition at UN.

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PM: Stop treating Palestinians like a ‘spoiled child’

Netanyahu tells Bulgarian FM that Europeans should be as frank with Palestinian Authority about refugees as they are with Israel about borders.

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'Palestinian state declaration means the end of talks'

Lieberman to Ashton: Oslo Accords will be voided if PA declares state; Ashton's spokesman: September is nearing; sides must resume talks.

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'Palestinian state declaration means the end of talks'

Lieberman tells Ashton that Oslo Accords will be voided if PA declares state; "Israel is prepared to renew negotiations," FM says.

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Ashton: This is a ‘moment of opportunity’ for peace talks

EU Foreign Policy Chief throws her weight behind Obama's vision for peace deal; says now more than ever, Israelis and Palestinians must negotiate.

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EU's Ashton arrives in east Libya, offers rebels support

In Benghazi, European foreign policy chief explains "the breadth of [EU] support" for rebels seeking to dislodge Muammar Gaddafi.

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Ban: Obama’s ideas could move peace talks forward

UN Secretary-General says US president's speech is "consistent with int'l positions"; Quartet expresses support for Obama's vision.

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