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Google News: US dismisses Iranian threats over carrier
[Financial Times] - “Iran is isolated and is seeking to divert attention from its behaviour and domestic problems,” said Jay Carney, White House spokesman. “It's ... confirmation that Tehran is under increasing pressure for its continued failure to live up to its
Israel, Palestinians hold 'positive' talks
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[Africasia] - White House spokesman Jay Carney acknowledged the difficulties President Barack Obama faced in getting a resumption of talks. "He is doing everything he can to bring them together at the table," Carney said. "And this is obviously a challenging issue
Guardian: Obama outlines first-term progress in link-up with Iowa Democrats
[The Guardian] - White House press secretary Jay Carney said Obama would thank supporters for their help and discuss his efforts to keep the promises he made in Iowa four years ago. But Carney said the president "has a lot of work to do before he engages aggressively
Taliban confirm 'initial' deal to open office overseas
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[Africasia] - "We welcome any step along the road... of the Afghan-led process towards reconciliation," White House spokesman Jay Carney said, while adding that the conditions for that so-called reconciliation "have not changed". "We've always said that Taliban
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