Members of the European Parliament expressed deep concern at the situation in Syria but most of them said they prefer political and economic pressure rather than a military intervention “that would have a destabilising impact on the wider region.“
Senior Turkish Foreign Ministry official says killing of nine Turkish nationals could have been prevented, demands Israel apologize, offer compensation and lift Gaza blockade.
Hours ahead of meeting with Obama where Peres is expected to request the convicted Israeli agent's release, White House spokesman says the administration's position "will not change today."
Members of the European Parliament are expected on Tuesday to question EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton on the Middle East, including the situation in Syria.
Secretary of State says Russia supplying Assad regime with attack helicopters; Peres to raise issue of convicted spy Jonathan Pollard in a meeting with President Obama.
