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President Barack Obama had what the White House described as "encouraging" talks with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev as the two countries try to wrap up talks on a successor to the 1991 Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty. (www.newsvine.com)

Israel's relationship with the U.S., a defining feature of the troubled Middle East, is under severe strain with diplomats trying to save newborn peace talks with the Palestinians. (pheedo.msnbc.msn.com)

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