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Eric Kleefeld | September 23, 2010, 8:59AM

Obama To Tell U.N. Mideast Talks Need World's Support
Reuters reports: "President Barack Obama is to make a plea at the United Nations on Thursday for international support for the Middle East peace process, urging world leaders to make sure 'this time is different' from previous failed efforts...In excerpts of his address to the U.N. General Assembly released by the White House, Obama will specifically urge countries that have pledged support for the Palestinians to meet their obligations for both political and financial support and 'must stop trying to tear Israel down.'"

Obama's Day Ahead
President Obama will address the United Nations General Assembly at 10 a.m. ET. He will host a bilateral meeting at 11 a.m. ET with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao. He will attend a luncheon at 1:15 p.m. ET, hosted by United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon. At 3:50 p.m. ET, the President First Lady will join former President Bill Clinton to address the 2010 Annual Meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative. He will hold a bilateral meeting at 5:10 p.m. ET with Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan. At 7:15 p.m. ET, the President and First Lady will host a reception in honor of the heads of delegations attending the United Nations General Assembly.

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