Palestinians urged by Britain to delay 'non-member state' bid at UN ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The Guardian by Harriet Sherwood - October 17, 2012 - 12:00am Britain is urging the Palestinian leadership to delay its bid for upgraded status at the United Nations general assembly, warning that the move is likely to be detrimental to US re-engagement with the peace process following next month's presidential election. » Read more

American Troops Arrive in Israel for Defense Drill ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The New York Times by Isabel Kershner - October 17, 2012 - 12:00am JERUSALEM — The first of 1,000 United States troops have begun to arrive in Israel to take part in a joint missile-defense exercise, which the lead American planner described on Wednesday as the largest in the history of the two countries’ relationship and a testament to the strength of their military ties. » Read more