Man accused of stabbing Salman Rushdie pleads not guilty
24-year-old accused of stabbing novelist last week pleads not guilty to second-degree attempted murder and assault charges.
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Pompeo to Biden:
Pompeo to Biden administration: Deny Iranian President a visa to enter the US
Former Secretary of State: Biden allowing Iranians to come to New York City while actively engaged in efforts to kill Americans.
German ambassador to Israel:
German ambassador to Israel: Abbas' statement is wrong and unacceptable
Germany’s ambassador to Israel condemns PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas who accused Israel of committing “holocausts”.
EU and US studying Iran's response to nuclear deal proposal
European Union and United States studying Iran's response to draft agreement on reviving 2015 nuclear deal.
Lapid blasts Abbas:
Lapid blasts Abbas following 'holocausts' comment: History will never forgive him
Prime Minister Lapid blasts PA chairman after he accused Israel of committing “holocausts” against Palestinian Arabs.
Lebanon:
Lebanon: Israel using our airspace to launch strikes on Syria
Lebanon's Foreign Ministry says it will complain to UN Security Council over Israel's use of its airspace to launch air strikes on Syria.
Iran submits response to EU proposal on nuclear deal
Source confirms the EU received Iran’s response to its proposal aimed at reviving 2015 deal with world powers.
Iran:
Iran: Nuclear talks must result in removal of US sanctions
Iranian parliament committee says US sanctions must be removed in a way that safeguards Iran's economic interests.
US condemns Jerusalem bus attack
State Department spokesperson: We remain in close contact with our Israeli partners and stand firmly with them in the face of this attack.
Report:
Report: FBI agents searched for documents on nuclear weapons at Trump's Florida estate
Sources say classified documents relating to nuclear weapons were among the items FBI agents sought in search of Mar-a-Lago.
Kim declares victory over COVID-19
North Korean leader declares victory after his country's emergency campaign against COVID-19.
Report:
Report: Iranian assassin also targeted Pompeo
Former Secretary of State was reportedly also targeted by Iranian assassination plot which targeted John Bolton.
Member of ISIS 'Beatles' arrested in Britain
Aine Davis, accused of being part of ISIS cell which murdered hostages, arrested upon arrival at Luton airport.
Iran:
Iran: US allegations of Bolton assassination plot are baseless
Iran rejects US announcement that Iranian operative plotted to murder John Bolton.
Russian rocket successfully launches Iranian satellite
Iran has several times tried, unsuccessfully, to launch satellites into space.
Vienna:
Vienna: Nuclear talks end as parties submit final text
US says it is ready to close a deal, calls on Iran to match its words with actions.
Honduras considering moving its embassy back to Tel Aviv
Honduran Foreign Ministry says the country is considering moving its embassy in Israel from Jerusalem, a year after relocating it.
EU official:
EU official: Negotiations on Iran nuclear deal close to completion
EU top negotiator Enrique Mora says it remains unclear whether Tehran will accept the final deal.
Biden welcomes Gaza ceasefire
"My support for Israel’s security is long-standing and unwavering," says US President after Operation Breaking Dawn comes to an end.
Iran arrests 10 ISIS suspects, blames Israel
Iran's intelligence ministry says it arrested 10 ISIS suspects, accuses Israel of using the jihadists to attack the country.
Iranian President:
Iranian President: Muslim nations of the region deeply hate the usurping Zionist Regime
Ebrahim Raisi meets Islamic Jihad leader, lashes out at Israel and expresses support for Palestinian Arab “resistance”.
UN scolds France over Muslim headscarf ban
UN committee says France violated an international rights treaty when it banned a woman from wearing a headscarf at school.
IAEA report:
IAEA report: Iran continues enrichment work at Natanz
UN atomic agency's latest report finds Iran has completed installing three advanced IR-6 centrifuge cascades at Natanz plant.
IAEA chief:
IAEA chief: Iran’s nuclear program is growing in ambition and capacity
Rafael Grossi, head of the IAEA, warns Iran’s nuclear program is "moving ahead very, very fast".
US mediator optimistic about Lebanon-Israel maritime border deal
US envoy Amos Hochstein visits Beirut, says he remains optimistic about making progress towards a deal on Lebanon-Israel maritime borders.
Ben & Jerry's:
Ben & Jerry's: Our talks with Unilever over Israeli dispute broke down
Lawyer for Ben & Jerry's says talks with parent company to resolve dispute over sale of Israeli business have broken down.
Iranian official:
Iranian official: We can produce an atomic bomb, but have no intention of doing so
Head of Iran's atomic energy organization reiterates comments by Khamenei's adviser regarding the country's nuclear aspirations.
Saudi Arabia welcomes elimination of Al-Qaeda leader
Saudi Arabia stresses importance of efforts to eradicate terrorism after US announces elimination of Ayman Al-Zawahiri.
Biden confirms:
Biden confirms: US eliminated Al-Qaeda leader in Afghanistan
US President confirms he ordered air strike which eliminated Ayman Al-Zawahiri: Justice has been served. This terrorist leader is no more.
Iran:
Iran: We've responded to EU proposal on nuclear deal
Iran's top nuclear negotiator: We stand ready to conclude the negotiations in a short order, should the other side be ready to do the same.
Morocco's King:
Morocco's King: We're open to restoring ties with Algeria
Algeria cut its diplomatic relations with Morocco last year over what it called "hostile actions" on the part of Morocco.
US envoy pushes for talks over Lebanon-Israel maritime dispute
US envoy Amos Hochstein arrives in Beirut, expected to present proposal to resolve maritime border dispute between Lebanon and Israel.
Canadian envoy slams UN expert's antisemitic comments
Canada’s Ambassador to the UN blasts UN human rights investigator who claimed that social media is controlled by a "Jewish lobby".
US antisemitism envoy denounces Khamenei anti-Israel tweet
Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt condemns Iranian Supreme Leader, who claimed “Zionists” control Western powers.
Iran welcomes EU's efforts to revive nuclear deal
Iran's Foreign Minister says Iran welcomes diplomatic efforts to revive 2015 deal, after EU proposes a compromise.
Morocco and Israel agree to establish legal cooperation
Justice Minister Gideon Sa’ar and Moroccan counterpart sign memorandum of understanding on legal cooperation.
EU proposes compromise on Iran nuclear deal
EU Foreign Minister Josep Borrell says the time has come to make a decision on saving the Iran nuclear deal.
Report:
Report: Lebanon-Israel maritime border dispute could be resolved soon
US envoy expected to arrive in Lebanon next week, bringing with him the framework for an agreement, according to Kan 11 News.
Family of killed Al Jazeera reporter meets Blinken, demands justice
Family of Shireen Abu Aqleh meets US Secretary of State to demand justice for her death.
For the second time in a week:
Vandals damage trees at Buchenwald for second time in a week
Premier of Thuringia state pledges "decisive response" after trees planted in honor of Buchenwald victims are vandalized yet again.
