Roger Clemens brought the Congressional investigation into his alleged drug use and perjury on himself. He should never have drawn attention to himself.
32 houses to be built in East Jerusalem - JPost
The Palestinian Authority has demanded a freeze on East Jerusalem construction as a precondition to more proximity talks with Israel through the US
Dancing with the Czars - TheDC
Do Obama’s czars rule America? ‘Oil czar’ Ray Mabus brings total to 38 according to Daily Caller count
Israel quietly stops building in East Jerusalem - Christian Science Monitor
Both sides seem to be moving toward compromises which might pave the way to the first serious peace talks since 2007
Netanyahu tells US: Israel will build - Guardian
Israeli prime minister defiant ahead of visit from US special envoy, George Mitchell, despite deadlock in peace talks
The U.S. ‘condemnation’ of Israel: Facts and perspective needed
even I, a strong supporter of the peace process, was shocked when I heard my own government “condemn” Israel and “summon” its ambassador to the State Department shortly before the Sabbath last Friday night to be read a harsh “démarche” (letter of condemnation) by the department’s second-highest official
Palestinians take to streets in Jerusalem - AP
The violence spread from Arab neighborhood to Arab neighborhood across the eastern side of the volatile city
State department escalates row with Israel - TELEGRAPH UK
George Mitchell had been due to meet President Shimon Peres but the trip was put off in what was seen as a calculated snub designed to demonstrate continued US anger
Obama's Middle East policy stalls
Obama admits his administration overestimated its ability to persuade Israelis and Palestinians to engage in negotiations which run contrary to each side’s domestic politics
Israel views Obama as a 'problematic friend'
The president’s speech to the Muslim world was hailed by many as balanced and effective, but Israelis noticed nuances others did not