Cheney Says A Palestinian State Is 'long Overdue' ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The Los Angeles Times by Ashraf Khalil - March 24, 2008 - 5:50pm Declaring that an independent Palestinian state was "long overdue," Vice President Dick Cheney said on Sunday that the success of the U.S.-sponsored peace negotiations depends on the Palestinian ability to rein in militant groups that favor armed resistance over negotiations. » Read more

Cheney Meets Israelis And Palestinians To Promote Peace ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The New York Times by Isabel Kershner - March 24, 2008 - 5:49pm Vice President Dick Cheney met Sunday with Israeli and Palestinian leaders here and in the West Bank city of Ramallah in what American officials described as an effort to promote the peace process. But Israeli officials seemed more interested in seeking Mr. Cheney’s help with broader regional issues, chief among them the perceived threat from Iran, while Palestinian officials expressed deep pessimism about the peace process and prospects of success. » Read more