phone with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in January, when Mr Obama congratulated the Israeli leader on his re-election.The White House has not released details of the tour, but Israeli network Channel 10 said it had been scheduled for 20 March MBT shoes sale.The start of the president's second term and the formation of a new Israeli government offer the opportunity to reaffirm the deep and enduring bonds between the United States and Israel, said National Security Council spokesman Tommy Vietor.Repairing relationshipHe added the trip marked an opportunity to discuss the way forward on a broad range of issues of mutual concern MBT Shoes, including Iran and Syria.White House press secretary Jay Carney also said Mr Obama would work closely with officials from the Palestinian Authority and Jordan on regional issues mbt sandals.Mr Obama's last visit to Israel and Jordan was in 2008 as a presidential candidate. He has been criticised by some pro-Israel groups for not returning sooner.Correspondents say the trip could help allay concerns he is cool towards America's closest ally in the Middle East.Mr Obama's decision not to visit Israel when he stopped in Egypt early in his first term disappointed many Israelis.The Democratic president is known to have had a fractious relationship with Mr Netanyahu.The Israeli prime minister emerged from his country's elections weakened, but could still retain power if he can form a coalition government before the deadline in mid-March.
Leaders from Latin America and beyond are gathering in the Venezuelan capital Caracas for the funeral of President Hugo Chavez.After the funeral, Mr Chavez's body will be taken to a military museum to lie in state for another seven days.More than two million mourners have already filed past his body at a military academy.Mr Chavez's body is to be embalmed and placed on permanent display, Vice-President Nicolas Maduro says.Later on Friday, Mr Maduro is due to be sworn in as acting president. As such, he must call elections within 30 days MBT shoes.Hugo Chavez, who led Venezuela for 14 years, died Related articles:

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