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toward supporting independence for Kurdistan, a position that would put it at odds with the United States over the partition of Iraq. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called for it a week ago Sunday. And while Israel's foreign minister, Avigdor Lieberman, back-pedalled from the comment on Monday, analysts here sa

alled for it a week ago Sunday. And while Israel's foreign minister, Avigdor Lieberman, back-pedalled from the comment on Monday, analysts here say Netanyahu is just recognising what is already taking place. Mr. Netanyahu's call last Sunday for Kurdish independence came just days after Israel bought a del

r toward a breakup, one group is maneuvering the crisis with far more leverage than the others: Iraqi Kurds. And in the contested oil-rich region of Kirkuk, Iraq's Kurdish minority has been steadily consolidating control for weeks. On the southern edge of the province, in an area once secured by centra

the measures necessary to preserve it. A cult of toughness developed among Israel's political elite, which has taken full flower in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his coalition partners. But Peres remained outside the tough-guy circle. He spoke openly, perpetually, about his yearning for peace. Peres's g

cal wedding, never quite achieving the status of some of his contemporaries. But he outlasted them all, and as Americans began to wonder during the Netanyahu years whether Israel was really committed to a two-state solution to the Palestinian problem, Peres was a reassuring affirmation. The optimistic s

rs that using the current turmoil to gain concessions from Baghdad on issues such as independent oil exports and the future of the disputed city of Kirkuk will backfire. Washington is loath EFTA00669742 to take sides between Erbil and Baghdad. And if it does, it is unlikely to act to antagonize Mr.

as been able to gradually squeeze the Iranian economy. By insisting that "containment" is not an option, Obama has persuaded Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he need not launch an attack on Iran's nuclear facilities -- at least not any time soon. Obama has done everything right, and yet his Iran pol

ma has persuaded Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he need not launch an attack on Iran's nucl

llowing a 10-day standoff between Iraqi army units and Kurdish pesh merga troops in October, after Maliki sent the army toward the disputed city of Kirkuk. That move followed a series of skirmishes and mobilizations along the "Green Line" separating Kurdistan from Arab Iraq and a series of attacks in

ve construction vehicles smashed through the roofs of several buildings, and large excavators were digging through the rubble." -- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu became Israel's longest-serving leader over the weekend, eclipsing Israeli founder David Ben-Gurion. (Loveday Morris and Ruth Eglash) -- Japanese

through the rubble." -- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu became Israel's longest-serving leader over the

the deputies often describe Epstein as `the client' or `Mr. Epstein.' Two deputies refer to him as `Jeffrey.- A vehicle damaged in an explosion in Kirkuk, Iraq. Many former Islamic State fighters who have returned home to Iraq from Syria have joined militant cells, carrying out attacks and bombings.

ive construction vehicles smashed through the roofs of several buildings, and large excavators were digging through the rubble." -- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu became Israel's longest- serving leader over the weekend, eclipsing Israeli founder David Ben- Gurion. (Loveday Morris and Ruth Eglash) -- Japanese

through the rubble." -- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu became Israel's longest- serving leader over the

he deputies often describe Epstein as `the client' or `Mr. Epstein.' Two deputies refer to him as `Jeffrey.'" A vehicle damaged in an explosion in Kirkuk, Iraq. Many former Islamic State fighters who have returned home to Iraq from Syria have joined militant cells, carrying out attacks and bombings. (

ama has persuaded Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he need not launch an attack on Iran's nucle

following a 10-day standoff between Iraqi army units and Kurdish pesh merga troops in October, after Maliki sent the army toward the disputed city of Kirkuk. That move followed a series of skirmishes and mobilizations along the “Green Line” separating Kurdistan from Arab Iraq and a series of attacks in th

able to gradually squeeze the Iranian economy. By insisting that "containment" is not an option, Obama has persuaded Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he need not launch an attack on Iran's nuclear facilities -- at least not any time soon. HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028730 --- PAGE BREAK --- Obama has d

following a 10-day standoff between Iraqi army units and Kurdish pesh merga troops in October, after Maliki sent the army toward the disputed city of Kirkuk. That move followed a series of skirmishes and mobilizations along the "Green Line" separating Kurdistan from Arab Iraq and a series of attacks in th