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Moscow May Host Talks for Israel, Syria

Sequel to Annapolis would tackle dispute over Golan Heights

By Jason Farago, Newser Staff

Posted Nov 29, 2007 1:46 PM CST

(Newser) – Russia and the US are hatching a possible follow-up to the Annapolis Mideast summit in Moscow next year; the meeting would be aimed at launching peace negotiations between Israel and Syria, the Washington Post reports. Both sides signaled enthusiasm about reviving talks, centered on the... Read full story »

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