Early Obstacle, and Test, at Start of Mideast Talks ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The New York Times by Helene Cooper - August 29, 2010 - 12:00am President Obama will begin his one-year effort to achieve Middle East peace on Wednesday, joining a long list of his predecessors who have tried to achieve a comprehensive peace between Israelis and Palestinians. But unlike the presidents before him, Mr. Obama will know within three weeks whether the two sides are serious this time about reaching a deal. » Read more