International News

	New round of Mideast peace talks begin Israeli and Palestinian leaders sat down for their first direct peace talks in two years, pledging to overcome deep skepticism spawned by disappointment with U.S.-brokered attempts in the past to resolve the long-running conflict.
	Obama 'cautiously hopeful' about Mideast peace talks President Barack Obama says he's "cautiously hopeful" that Mideast leaders can settle their differences.
	EU urges China to cooperate in sanctions on Iran The European Union says it expects China to support tough sanctions against Iran over its suspected nuclear program and not let its companies move into the Middle Eastern country's market as European companies pull out.
	Group promotes Egypt's spy chief for president The campaign is the latest stab against a possible father-son succession in which President Hosni Mubarak, Egypt's leader of nearly 30 years, passes power to his son, banker-turned-politician Gamal.
	U.S. officers take up posts at Paris airport American officers are taking up posts at Paris' Charles de Gaulle Airport to help identify potential terrorists or other high-risk passengers heading to the United States.
	China calls for compromise on North Korea talks China called Thursday for a compromise among the parties to talks aimed at disarming North Korea's nuclear program in order to get the negotiations back on track.
	Slovaks observe day of mourning after mass killing Slovakia is observing a national day of mourning after a deadly shooting rampage left eight people dead and wounded 15 others.
	Divers find beer while recovering bubbly in Baltic Sea Divers who found what's believed to be the world's oldest drinkable champagne say they have also discovered two-centuries-old bottles of beer at a shipwreck in the Baltic Sea.
	Few signs of run on Afghanistan's Kabul Bank Larger than usual crowds gathered to withdraw funds from Afghanistan's largest bank Thursday but there was little sign that questions surrounding its viability had sparked a major panic.
	Gunfire continues in Mozambique Angry protesters burned tires on the streets of Mozambique's capital and a TV station said at least one person was killed Thursday, a day after at least four people died in clashes between police and rioters.