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Another AIPAC man joins State Dep't negotiating team
"Makovsky is a keynoter at AIPAC and a senior fellow at the Washington Institute, AIPAC’s thinktank spawn in the 80s. A “central player” in the lobby, according to Walt and Mearsheimer’s book, Makovsky is Dennis Ross’s co-author on several occasions. He has proposed landswaps that allow Israel to keep almost all settlements in the West Bank, and encircle Jerusalem– and in exchange Palestinians get land at the margins."
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It was not sanctions that brought Iran to the table - FT.com
"Like Russia, other European countries and China, the Obama administration is optimistic that the world powers and Iran can reach a deal. Overstressing sanctions and undervaluing the opportunities offered by the Iranians could lead once more to unintended consequences – this time potentially disastrous. Instead, the world powers should grab this opportunity, bring an end to years of negotiations and end up with a realistic, face-saving and peaceful resolution to the nuclear dilemma, opening the door for co-operation on peaceful crisis management in the Middle East. "
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Devon nears $6bn deal for GeoSouthern - FT.com
"Devon Energy is close to buying GeoSouthern Energy in a $6bn deal that will accelerate the US group’s shift away from gas and into more lucrative oil production, according to people familiar with the situation. "
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"No wonder Mary Cheney is pissed. Over the last two days, she and her wife, Heather Poe, have been talking about gay marriage in the language of equality, discrimination, and basic rights. Everyone else in the Cheney family, by contrast, has been talking about “compassion.” "
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The stabbing of Creigh Deeds, the latest Zimmerman allegation, and more from the Slatest PM.
"The Working Theory: Associated Press: "Police say early indications are that the son of a state senator in Virginia stabbed his father before shooting himself to death. Virginia State Police spokeswoman Corrine Geller said Tuesday afternoon at a news conference that authorities are still investigating the stabbing of Sen. Creigh Deeds, but it appears it was an attempted murder and suicide. Deeds' 24-year-old son, Gus, died at the home of a gunshot wound. Geller says the senator and his son were the only people at the home Tuesday morning. A hospital spokeswoman says Deeds' condition has improved to fair. He was previously listed in critical. Deeds was the Democratic candidate for governor in 2009 and lost to current Republican Gov. Bob McDonnell." "
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Jet Skier carves up Riyadh's flooded streets - Culture & Society - ArabianBusiness.com
"A keen jet skier has taken advantage of Riyadh’s flooded streets, riding around while stranded car drivers watch on. A video showing the man enjoying waterlogged streets in Saudi Arabia’s capital was posted on social media site Instagram."
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Video: Dubai Crown Prince in skydiving scare - Culture & Society - ArabianBusiness.com
"Dubai Crown Prince, HH Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has released a video of a recent skydive where his parachute cords became entangled after he jumped out of a plane at 3,000 feet above the Dubai skyline. "
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