Israeli minister apologizes to Biden over homes plan

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - An Israeli cabinet minister apologized on Wednesday after Israel embarrassed visiting Vice President Joe Biden by announcing plans to build 1,600 more homes for Jewish settlers.

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7 Useful Google Services You Have Not Tried Yet

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Cars in rail ‘Russian roulette’

The driving test should have compulsory questions on level crossings to teach good habits in learner drivers, says Network Rail. more…

Behind the scenes, crafting the US no-fly list (AP)

AP - It starts with a tip, a scrap of intelligence, a fingerprint lifted from a suspected terrorist’s home. more…

Israeli minister apologizes to Biden over homes plan (Reuters)

Reuters - An Israeli cabinet minister apologized on Wednesday after Israel embarrassed visiting Vice President Joe Biden by announcing plans to build 1,600 more homes for Jewish settlers.

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Insurers ‘face $7bn Chile bill’

The earthquake in Chile may cost the global insurance industry as much as $7bn (£4.7bn), Swiss Re estimates. more…

China’s exports see big increase

China’s exports surged 46% in February, figures show, raising hopes of a strong recovery in global trade. more…

The hidden victims of Mexico’s femicide

Young women in Mexico are being targeted in sadistic sexual violence known as “femicide”. more…

Producer Pleads Guilty in Letterman Extortion Case

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Iraq election voter turnout ‘62%’

The voter turnout in Iraq’s parliamentary election was 62%, officials say, despite attacks that killed 38 people. more…

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