Israel suspends EU role in peace process with Palestinians
Reuters, Jerusalem
Israel said on Sunday it was suspending contacts with European Union bodies involved in peace efforts with the Palestinians after the bloc started requiring the labeling of exports from Israeli settlements in the West Bank. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the foreign ministry to carry out “a reassessment of the involvement of EU bodies in everything that is connected to the diplomatic process with the Palestinians”, a ministry statement said.
Reuters, Jerusalem
Israel said on Sunday it was suspending contacts with European Union bodies involved in peace efforts with the Palestinians after the bloc started requiring the labeling of exports from Israeli settlements in the West Bank. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the foreign ministry to carry out “a reassessment of the involvement of EU bodies in everything that is connected to the diplomatic process with the Palestinians”, a ministry statement said.
Chicago Varsity cancels classes after threat
AP, Chicago
The University of Chicago is cancelling all classes and activities on its main campus today following an online threat of gun violence. The university says in a statement on Sunday night that a threat from an unknown person was passed on to the university by the FBI.
Myanmar’s top leaders to hold talks with Suu Kyi
AFP, Yangon
Myanmar’s top leaders will hold talks this week with opposition chief Aung San Suu Kyi, the first since her party’s landmark election success, officials said Monday.
