At World Economic Forum, Kerry defends focus on Israeli security

DAVOS, Switzerland — Israel cannot make peace with the Palestinians so long as it fears that a free Palestine next door would be a base for terrorism or attacks on Israel, Secretary of State John F. Kerry said Friday, explaining why Israeli security concerns figure so prominently in his effort to forge a peace deal.

Iran: New EU sanctions 'inhuman' and ineffective

TEHRAN: Iran on Tuesday denounced the new European Union sanctions as ``inhuman,'' vowing they will not force any retreat on the country's suspect nuclear program.

Obama Discusses Iran Threat With Netanyahu Amid Tensions

President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed Iran’s suspected atomic weapons program amid a rift between the two nations over how to confront the issue.

Israel's slowing economy may pose trouble for Netanyahu

JERUSALEM — Israel's once-envied economy, which dodged the recent credit crunch and grew even amid the international recession, is heading toward choppier waters.