Israeli President Shimon Peres and his Egyptian counterpart Hosni Mubarak discussed on Sunday efforts to relaunch direct talks between Israel and the Palestinians, the Egyptian presidency said.
Heirs of the late Hungarian Jewish banker and art collector Baron Mor Lipot Herzog are suing the Hungarian government for the return of more than 40 paintings seized during World War II and estimated to be worth more than US$ 100 million.
Arab foreign ministers will hold crucial talks with Palestinian Mahmud Abbas on Thursday to decide whether he will begin direct negotiations with Israel amid pressure from the United States.
President Mahmoud Abbas has received American assurances over the future of the peace process with Israel, Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Abul Gheit said Thursday.
Hamas has reiterated the party's categorical rejection of peace negotiations with Israel and says any calls from Arab states to push them forward amount to a political sin.
IAF Maj. B. was flying behind Yasour chopper when it crashed into steep ravine: One moment you're improving your skills and the next you're trying to rescue your friends.
