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NATO and Russia to meet, but grievances remain | Reuters by mikenova Tuesday April 19 th , 2016  at  5:52 PM The New York Web Times – Newyorkwebtimes.Com 1 Share Russian and NATO envoys are unlikely to ease the worst tensions since the Cold War very much when they meet on Wednesday in their highest-level talks on security in almost two years. Source:  NATO and Russia to meet, but grievances remain | Reuters How allegations of Saudi Arabia’s ties to 9/11 plotters became a problem for Obama, again – The Washington Post   by mikenova Tuesday April 19 th , 2016  at  5:52 PM The New York Web Times – Newyorkwebtimes.Com 1 Share Obama’s trip to Saudi Arabia prompts renewed scrutiny of 2001 attacks. Source:  How allegations of Saudi Arabia’s ties to 9/11 plotters became a problem for Obama, again – The Washington Post Kenyan Musical Brings African Folklore to Life   by mikenova Tuesday A

Obama to Visit a Saudi Arabia Deep in Turmoil - The New York Times Kerry Vows to Continue Push for Israeli-Palestinian Peace Рабочая встреча с Председателем Правительства Дмитрием Медведевым • Президент России Afghan Taliban launch attack in central Kabul, killing at least 28 | Reuters Kabul Explosion Leaves Dozens Dead and Hundreds Hurt - The New York Times Analysts: Russia Plays Double Game in Afghanistan : "“A number of [Afghanistan’s] neighboring countries, including Russia, have reached out to various Taliban splinter groups to establish information channels,” said an adviser at the presidential palace in Kabul, who spoke on the condition of anonymity... It is not clear whether or not the Taliban has received any military or financial assistance from Russia, but the group has been trying to gain international recognition, according to the Kabul presidential palace adviser." NATO to Discuss Russia’s Risky Military Maneuvers - WSJ Russian jets keep b