California Governor denies parole to RFK's killer
California Governor Gavin Newsom rejects parole board's recommendation that Sirhan Sirhan be released from prison.
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Trump:
Trump criticizes politicians who won't say if they received booster
Former President: The fact is that I think the vaccines saved tens of millions throughout the world.
B'nai Brith Canada: Ground Iranian aviation
B'nai Brith Canada seeks measures affecting Iran's aviation over its refusal to pay families of victims of downed Ukrainian jet.
Dutch Foreign Minister tests positive for COVID-19
Minister Wopke Hoekstra, who was only sworn in on Monday, isolating after testing positive in antigen test.
Report:
Report: White House to attack Trump for leaving Iran deal
With Iran talks reaching a critical moment, White House to focus much of its public messaging on Trump.
France: We are still far from an agreement with Iran
France's Foreign Minister says progress was made but Iran and world powers are still far from any agreement.
Argentina angry after AMIA suspect appears in Nicaragua
Argentina criticizes presence of Iranian official accused of involvement in AMIA bombing at Nicaragua event
Labor MK tests positive for COVID-19
MK Emilie Moatti tests positive for COVID-19: I feel okay, I had a bit of a fever.
Kim attends North Korea's latest missile test
North Korea confirms it test-fired a hypersonic missile with its leader in attendance.
Iran: There will be no interim nuclear agreement
Iran's foreign ministry says country wants a comprehensive nuclear deal and won’t settle for interim agreement.
No foul play or drugs involved in Bob Saget's death
Authorities say no evidence that foul play or drugs played role in death of Jewish actor and comedian.
Bereaved Iranian parents file lawsuit over downing of Ukrainian jet
Iranian parents file lawsuit against three senior officials over death of their children in 2020 downing of Ukrainian passenger plane.
Mexican President again tests positive for COVID-19
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador also tested positive for the virus in January of 2021.
Earthquake in Cyprus also felt in Israel
Magnitude 6.4 earthquake which hit Cyprus also felt in Israel. No reports of injuries or damages.
North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile
Japan and South Korea say North Korea fired an unidentified projectile off its east coast.
Hamas arrests suspect in 2018 elimination of engineer
Hamas says suspect has been arrested in connection to 2018 elimination of engineer in Malaysia which was blamed on Mossad.
US: Iran will face consequences if it attacks Americans
White House national security adviser warns Tehran after it sanctions dozens of Americans over elimination of top general.
AOC tests positive for COVID-19
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tests positive for coronavirus, days after being seen in public without a mask.
Iran: Nuclear talks approaching 'good agreement'
Iran's Foreign Minister: We are close to a good agreement, but it must be pursued by the other side too.
'Death to America!' shouted at Toronto vigil
B’nai Brith Canada demands federal corporation be dissolved after it organized vigil calling for death to the United States.
Saudi ambassador: Hezbollah a threat to Arab security
Saudi Arabia's ambassador to Beirut fires back after Nasrallah accused Saudi King of exporting Islamic extremism.
Trump to launch new social media network in February
TRUTH Social, former US President's social media app, will launch on February 21.
Man indicted in US for tracking opponents of Egypt's Sisi
New York man indicted on charges that he acted as an unregistered agent of Egypt's government.
US-led coalition under fire in Iraq and Syria
The US-led coalition has been attacked on a regular basis since the elimination of Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani.
Iran seeking to prosecute 127 for death of top general
Iran says it has sent letters to 9 countries asking for measures against 127 culprits in elimination of Qassem Soleimani.
CDC experts recommend boosters for teens
Panel of experts advising CDC votes to recommend Pfizer booster shots for 12- to 15-year-olds.
North Korea says it test fired a hypersonic missile
North Korea confirms it test fired a "hypersonic missile" that successfully hit a target. US says test violates UN resolutions.
US: There has been 'modest progress' in Iran talks
State Department spokesman says nuclear deal talks with Iran in Vienna have shown “modest progress”.
BDS fail:
BDS fail: Canadian anti-Israel group uses Israeli software
Anti-Israel group promoting BDS found to be using Israeli software to circulate its message.
US to double order for Pfizer's COVID-19 pill
Biden announces government will double the order for Paxlovid, from 10 million to 20 million treatment courses.
UAE one of five new members of UN Security Council
Albania, Brazil, Gabon, Ghana and United Arab Emirates formally take up Security Council posts.
North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile
Japan, South Korea report missile fired off east coast of North Korea. Missile may have been a ballistic missile.
Israel caves, detained terrorist to end hunger strike
Following threats from Gaza, Israel agrees not to extend detention of Hisham Abu Hawash. He, in turn, will end his 141-day hunger strike.
IDF intercepts Hezbollah drone on Lebanese border
IDF forces shoot down Hezbollah drone after it crossed into Israeli territory. The incident is being investigated.
Iran detects 'realism' on part of Western countries
Iranian spokesman says Iran sense a "retreat" by Western parties in nuclear talks.
Nasrallah: Saudi Arabia spreading extremist ideology
Hezbollah leader blasts Saudi King after he called on Lebanon to end Hezbollah's control of the country.
Court:
Canadian court: Families of victims of plane shot down by Iran to be compensated
Ontario court awards more than $107 million to families of victims of Iranian military's downing of Ukrainian passenger jet.
Iranian news agency launches Hebrew website
Tasnim News Agency launches Hebrew website cites "strategic importance of issue of Palestine".
US Defense Secretary tests positive for COVID-19
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says he will quarantine for five days after testing positive for COVID-19.
Jerusalem Post website hacked
Jerusalem Post website replaced with image containing the text, “We are close to you where you do not think about it”.
