Iran: We'll focus on the 'actions' of the US administration
Iran's foreign ministry says it will focus on the "actions" of the new US administration rather than who wins the election.
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Al-Qaeda threatens Macron, urges attacks on those who insult Mohammed
Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb: Killing anyone who insults the prophet is the right of each and every Muslim.
Jordan to impose nationwide lockdown amid coronavirus surge
Jordan's Prime Minister announces five-day nationwide lockdown starting November 11.
Charges against anti-Semitic Toronto establishment
City of Toronto files charges against local establishment that used anti-Semitic smears and supported terrorists on social media.
Report: Prince William contracted COVID-19 in April
Duke of Cambridge reportedly did not tell anyone about his positive test so as not to alarm the nation.
US Commerce Department: We'll 'vigorously defend' TikTok ban
US Commerce Department responds to blocking of order that would bar TikTok from operating in the United States.
Johnson: There's no alternative except a lockdown
British Prime Minister will say on Monday there is no alternative but to lock down England amid coronavirus surge.
US imposes new sanctions against Iran
Treasury and State Department sanction 11 companies and five individuals accused of helping Iran trade its petroleum products.
Report: US officials briefed on Iranian threat against Pentagon leaders
Officials tell NBC News briefings suggested the threat may be potential retaliation for killing of Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani.
Nice attacker identified as Tunisian who came from Italy
French authorities name Nice attacker as Brahim Aouissaoui, 21, say he carried a Quran on him at the time of the attack.
Iran’s parliament speaker tests positive for coronavirus
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says he will continue to carry out his duties from self-quarantine.
Biden campaign 'concerned' over F-35 sale to UAE
Biden's top foreign policy adviser says Biden would make sure Israel's qualitative military advantage is preserved.
Abbas to UN: Convene an international peace conference
Abbas again calls for international peace conference to "end the Israeli occupation".
US official: Turkey faces sanctions over S-400 test
US official warns Turkey of possible sanctions following its test of Russia's S-400 air defense system.
Khamenei links Holocaust denial with Mohammed cartoons
Iran’s Supreme Leader wonders why it is a crime to deny the Holocaust while it is permissible to insult the Muslim prophet.
France announces second coronavirus lockdown
Macron announces new measures ordering people to stay in their homes except to buy essential goods, seek medical attention or exercise.
France to increase security at religious sites
Move comes amid growing tensions following beheading of teacher who showed his class caricatures of the Prophet Mohammed.
IAEA confirms Iran building an underground centrifuge facility
IAEA chief says Iran has started building an underground centrifuge assembly plant in wake of Natanz explosion.
Erdogan files lawsuit against Dutch lawmaker Geert Wilders
Turkish President sues Dutch lawmaker for series of tweets against Erdogan, including one that described him as a “terrorist”.
Canadian province of Ontario adopts IHRA definition of anti-Semitism
Ontario becomes the first province in Canada to use International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s working definition of anti-Semitism.
Biden: We must stand up and speak out against anti-Semitism
Democratic presidential nominee issues statement on second anniversary of shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh.
PA official to UN: Rescue the peace process
PA “foreign minister” urges Security Council to hold international peace conference.
Daughter of Lebanese President open to peace with Israel
Daughter of Lebanon's President Michel Aoun says she's open to peace treaty with Israel but the country must first solve economic problems.
Judge throws out lawsuit against Maryland's anti-BDS bill
Federal judge throws out CAIR's lawsuit seeking to block Maryland from enforcing its ban on contracting with businesses that boycott Israel.
Hamas releases three Arabs arrested over Zoom conference with Israelis
Gaza’s Hamas authorities release three Palestinian Arabs who were jailed for holding an online video conference with Israeli participants.
US sanctions Iran's oil sector
Trump administration slaps fresh sanctions on Iran's oil sector, links three entities to Revolutionary Guards' Quds Force.
Iran denies trying to meddle in US elections
Iran's Guardian Council: We do not interfere in the internal affairs of other countries.
Man charged for 'liking' picture of beheaded French teacher
22-year-old who "liked" gruesome Twitter picture showing Samuel Paty after he was murdered charged with glorifying terrorism.
Israel and UAE to cooperate on soccer
Maccabi Haifa and UAE's Al-Ain FC to meet for a friendly match in Abu Dhabi.
Bulgarian Prime Minister tests positive for COVID-19
Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov will stay at home for any treatment after testing positive for coronavirus.
Bereaved father blasts BBC for giving platform to terrorist
Father of victim of 2001 Sbarro suicide bombing in Jerusalem condemns BBC for giving the terrorist who planned the attack a platform.
14 jihadists killed in US drone strike in Syria
US Army says it carried out a drone strike against Al-Qaeda leaders in northwest Syria. Monitor says 14 jihadists killed.
Jewish leaders praise Albania for adopting IHRA's anti-Semitism definition
Heads of Conference of Presidents say Albania's decision sets an example for other Muslim nations.
IDF strikes Hamas military targets
Attack comes in response to the firing of two rockets from Gaza toward Ashkelon.
US sanctions two Hezbollah officials
Nabil Qaouk and Hassan Al-Baghdadi sanctioned by US for being officials or leaders of Hezbollah, a US-designated terrorist organization.
PA to EU: Sanction Israel over construction in Judea and Samaria
PA envoy to the EU says sanctions against Israel are necessary since "it has not stopped its settlement activities".
Erekat undergoes test of respiratory system
Daughter of senior PLO official says her father underwent a bronchostomy to examine the condition of his respiratory system.
French government dissolves pro-Hamas group
French government issues order to dissolve Collective Cheikh Yassine, which is suspected of being tied to beheading last week near Paris.
Germany investigating recent knife attack as terror incident
Knife attack that killed one tourist and seriously injured another in Dresden in early October being treated as a terrorist attack.
Report: Sudan decides to normalize ties with Israel
Israel Hayom newspaper reports an official announcement on normalization of ties could come as soon as this weekend.
