Palestinian Leader Says Low-Level Talks With Israel Have Ended, But Doesn’t Rule Out Extension ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Associated Press January 25, 2012 - 1:00am RAMALLAH, West Bank — The Palestinian president says exploratory talks with Israel on resuming full-fledged peace negotiations have run their course. Mahmoud Abbas said Wednesday that he’ll consult with the Arab League next week on whether to extend them. He spoke in Jordan after meeting King Abdullah II. The Palestinians face mounting international pressure not to walk away. EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton is talking to Abbas and Israel’s prime minister about this in the next two days. » Read more