This treaty, which is due to be adopted at a diplomatic conference in June, was first proposed by the American government in the early 1990s to formalise worldwide what American courts already often do: enforce foreign judgments in matters such as intellectual-property claims, contractual disputes and libel.

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Obama pushed at a joint news conference for continued diplomatic efforts, including negotiations and sanctions, intended to get Iran to comply with international safeguards against nuclear arms.

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One possible diplomatic payback to Spain would be hosting a second Middle East Peace Conference, similar to the one it hosted after the first Gulf War in 1991.

CNN: Analysis: Spain seeks wider role

"The window for a diplomatic solution simply cannot by definition remain open forever, " he told a news conference.

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At 9:00 a.m. on Friday, I chaired a secure conference call with Secretary Gates, Secretary Clinton, and Admiral Mullen on the diplomatic and military planning.

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The Durban II conference, like its predecessor, is part and parcel of a campaign to coordinate the diplomatic and legal war against the Jewish state.

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The first conference, held in Durban, South Africa in September 2001, is mainly remembered as a diplomatic pogrom against Israel and Jews which complemented the shooting war in Israel.

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One unique aspect of the conference is training provided by experts working within the UN system who train participants within the perspective of a diplomatic career.

UNESCO: Social and Human Sciences