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Facing criticism, Obama modifies Jerusalem stance
Summary from United States, from articles in English
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WASHINGTON - The war in Iraq has made Iran stronger and the United States and Israel less secure, Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama said Wednesday in a speech to Jewish political activists. (article 3)
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama amended his support for Israel's stance on Jerusalem on Thursday, saying Palestinians and Israelis had to negotiate the future of the holy city. (article 5)
BEIRUT No one's tossing confetti or releasing balloons, but U.S. Sen. Barack Obama's ascent to likely Democratic Party presidential nominee has captivated many of those watching the American political contest abroad. (article 8)
WASHINGTON - Senator Barack Obama, in his first day as the Democrats' presumptive presidential nominee, plunged into the thicket of Middle East politics on Wednesday with comments on the status of Jerusalem and deterrence of Iran s nuclear ambitions. (article 2)
WASHINGTON Addressing a prominent pro-Israel lobbying group, John McCain called Monday for tougher sanctions against Iran, as that country's controversial president issued another verbal broadside against the United States and Israel. (article 1)
McCain said new sanctions should restrict Tehran's ability to import refined gasoline and should rein in operations of the Central Bank of Iran. (article 1)
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Source articles
- McCain urges tougher Iran sanctions (L.A. Times, 06/03/2008, 696 words)
- Obama Offers Assurances at Pro-Israel Meeting (nytimes.com, 06/05/2008, 938 words)
- Obama says Iraq war makes US, Israel less secure (seattletimes.nwsource.com, 06/05/2008, 746 words)
- Obama vows to support Israel (L.A. Times, 06/05/2008, 672 words)
- Facing criticism, Obama modifies Jerusalem stance (boston.com, 06/05/2008, 301 words)
- Israel backers hear Obama's vow of fidelity (boston.com, 06/05/2008, 867 words)
- HIS REAL JEWISH PROBLEM (NY Post, 06/06/2008, 536 words)
- Barack Obama has captivated the world (L.A. Times, 06/05/2008, 795 words)
- Obama Seeks to Clarify His Image With Jewish Voters (CBS News, 06/04/2008, 399 words)
- OBAMA'S NEXT CHALLENGE (NY Post, 06/05/2008, 418 words)
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