PA negotiator says Palestinians rejected PM's suggestion to establish 12 joint Israeli-Palestinian committees.

Mullen stresses need for Turkey to help enforce UN sanctions against Iran, agrees that both countries agree that Teheran should not achieve "nuclear weapons capability."

Residents and leaders expressed amazement that a Saturday morning temblor that toppled historic buildings and destroyed some 20 percent of homes hadn’t resulted in loss of life.

Report says an estimated $100m. worth of equipment and weaponry has been approved, after funds were frozen by US in the wake of fatal border clashes with Israel.

Muslim residents hand out "Islam Explained" to fairgoers; want to show people they are "not terrorists."

Report: Spokesman calls settlers an army and a "legitimate target;" says the direct talks are a "media circus."

Karel De Gucht was slammed by EJC for "anti-Semitic" comments made in radio interview.

US and Israel express satisfaction with launch of talks; calls Washington meetings "serious, candid, very constructive."

Report: Palestinian delegation more positive after meetings in Washington; Erekat denies report that negotiating teams scheduled to meet in West Bank beginning of next week.

Ambassador says Islamist group amassing arsenal in southern Lebanon with long enough range to hit Eilat; missiles now hidden beneath hospitals, homes and schools to avoid Israeli Air Force strikes.