Israeli soldiers on manoeuvres in the occupied and annexed Golan Heights last year. Israel and Syria say they have resumed peace talks through Turkish mediators, ending an eight-year freeze, with Damascus saying it had a prior Israeli undertaking to return the whole of the occupied Golan Heights.(AFP/IDF/File)
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Israel-Syria peace deal could threaten Iran, Hezbollah

McClatchy Newspapers - 1 hour, 9 minutes ago

ANKARA, Turkey - Newly launched peace talks between Syria and Israel face daunting odds, but a breakthrough could bring fundamental change to the Mideast by returning the Golan Heights to Syria, cutting off support for Hezbollah forces in Lebanon, and diminishing Iran's regional influence.

Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., speaks at a town hall meeting in Kissimmee, Fla., Wednesday, May 21, 2008.  (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Obama faults McCain; Clinton mulls delegate fight

AP - 16 minutes ago

TAMPA, Fla. - Barack Obama criticized likely general election rival John McCain on Wednesday where it could hurt most — the Arizona senator's reputation as a champion of ethics. Hillary Rodham Clinton, meanwhile, raised the possibility she might carry her fight to the Democratic convention floor.

Republican presidential candidate, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., gives a thumbs up as he drinks a coffee at Cafe Versailles on Tuesday, May 20, 2008, in Miami. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

McCain to host possible veeps at Ariz. home

AP - 16 minutes ago

CLEVELAND - The Memorial Day weekend guest list at Sen. John McCain's Arizona retreat runs to at least three Republicans mentioned as potential vice presidential running mates, but a top aide said Wednesday that vetting possible veeps is not on the agenda.

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