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Most Palestinians back extending talks if more prisoners freed

Two-thirds of Palestinians living in the West Bank and Gaza would support extending the current peace talks if Israel released extra Palestinian prisoners, according to a new poll.

USC Shoah Foundation to honor Obama

The USC Shoah Foundation will recognize President Obama with its highest honor.

Abbas: No pact without sovereign state, eastern Jerusalem capital

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas said the Palestinian leadership will not agree to a peace deal unless it includes a completely sovereign state with a capital in eastern Jerusalem.

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