John Bruton Dies at 76; Negotiated for Peace as Irish Prime Minister
He made strides to end the sectarian violence that plagued Northern Ireland through the 1990s by collaborating with both Britain and the Irish Republican Army. NYT > Obituaries
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Peace Corps Sued Over Mental Health Policy
Applicants have challenged the Peace Corps practice of rescinding invitations to applicants on the basis of mental health conditions. NYT > Health
Putin set to recognize rebel eastern Ukrainian regions as independent, undercutting peace talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to recognize the independence of two breakaway regions of Ukraine, the Kremlin said Monday. U.S. News
Peace deal between UAE and Israel could lead to more U.S. arms business, GOP Sen. Tom Cotton says
Cotton, who sits on the Senate Armed Services Committee, said the move could entice other Middle Eastern countries to buy more U.S. defense material. U.S. News
Trump cancels peace talks with Taliban over Kabul attack that killed US soldier
Trump said he had planned a secret meeting with the Taliban's "major leaders" on Sunday at a presidential compound in Camp David, Maryland. World News & Analysis