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U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, left, and Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif attend a meeting of the five permanent members of the Security Council plus Germany during the 68th session of the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters, Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)

Iran: Zarif denies US pressure led to talks

by Ali M. Pedram | Oct 2, 2013 | Middle East

London, Asharq Al-Awsat—Iranian foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has reacted strongly to President Obama’s comments during an Oval Office meeting with Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu on September 30. Zarif wrote on his Twitter account: “President...

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In this Sept. 20, 2010 aerial file photo, taken through the window of an airplane, the West Bank Jewish settlement of Ariel is seen. From 2014, Israeli authorities must guarantee that all EU funding and cooperation projects are conducted within Israel’s pre-1967 border and not in east Jerusalem, the West Bank or Golan Heights. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit, File)

EU bans funding for projects in occupied territories

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jul 17, 2013 | Middle East

London, Asharq Al-Awsat—The European Union is set to introduce new rules this week banning funding for Israeli projects in the occupied territories. The new rules, which are set to take effect in 2014, will require individuals or institutions in Israel applying for EU...