IAEA chief: No progress in talks with Iran
IAEA director general Rafael Grossi says talks in Tehran on monitoring of Iran's nuclear program were inconclusive.
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Top US commander in the Middle East says his forces stand ready should talks with the Islamic Republic fail.
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Former Israeli Ambassador to the UN: All action that supports boycott of Israeli products will receive a harsh response.
Iran's judo federation appeals ban following boycott of Israelis
Iran judo federation’s appeal against four-year ban from international events heard by Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Einstein's notes on theory of relativity sold at record price in Paris auction
Albert Einstein's handwritten notes for theory of relativity fetch record $13 million at an auction in Paris.
Syria: Two dead in air strike attributed to Israel
Syrian media report that air defense systems were activated following Israeli air strike near Homs.
Australia blacklists of all Hezbollah as a terrorist organization
Australia's Home Affairs Minister says Iran-backed group poses a "real" and "credible" threat to Australia.
Wisconsin parade attacker charged with homicide
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Israel to return chargé d'affaires to embassy in Poland
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Iran hopes IAEA chief's visit is 'constructive'
IAEA chief Rafael Grossi expected to meet Iranian Foreign Minister and head of Atomic Energy Organization during Tehran visit.
Pfizer says vaccine is 100% effective in protecting adolescents
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Israeli TV series wins International Emmy award
Israeli spy thriller “Tehran”, which aired on Kan 11 and Apple+, wins International Emmy for best drama series.
White House: Biden intends to run in 2024
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French Prime Minister tests positive for COVID-19
Office of French PM Jean Castex says he will isolate for 10 days.
Former Mossad chief skeptical agreement with Iran is possible
Former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen: Raisi more extreme than Rouhani, I’m not sure Iran will agree to a deal.
Report: US warned Israel that Iran attacks are 'counterproductive'
New York Times: US officials warned Israelis that repeated attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities encourage Iran to speed up nuclear program.
US condemns Jerusalem shooting attack
State Department condemns terrorist attack in the Old City in which Eliyahu David Kay was murdered.
Poll: 56 seats for Netanyahu bloc, Sa'ar doesn't pass threshold
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Canada to approve Pfizer vaccine for children
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UK: Counter-terrorism officers to speak to relative of Liverpool bomber
British authorities raised the country's terror threat level to its second-highest level following Sunday's explosion in Liverpool.
Hamas calls on Justin Bieber to cancel Israel show
Hamas calls on Canadian pop star to cancel his show in Israel next October: The Zionist occupation state must be boycotted.
Middle East Quartet: Avoid unilateral steps
Quartet mediators welcome Israel's gestures toward PA, but also urge both sides to avoid steps that undermine prospects for peace.
Israeli couple released from jail in Turkey and return home
Mordy and Natali Oknin released from jail in Turkey and return to Israel after nine days.
IAEA: Iran not granting access to sabotaged centrifuge plant
UN atomic agency says Iran has still not granted its inspectors the access to plant allegedly sabotaged by Israel.
Moderna asks FDA to authorize booster for all adults
Moderna applies with Food and Drug Administration for authorization of its COVID-19 booster vaccine for all adults aged 18 and older.
Lawsuit says Florida condo collapse triggered by construction of building next door
New lawsuit says construction of a luxury building next door triggered collapse of Florida condominium that killed 98 people in June.
Qatar and Egypt to supply fuel and building materials to Gaza
Qatar and Egypt announce agreements to supply fuel and basic building materials to the Gaza Strip.
PA approves COVID-19 vaccines for teens
PA approves recommendations of health officials to administer COVID-19 vaccine to those aged 12 to 15.
US intends to move forward with sale of F-35s to UAE
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Iran's President: We're 'absolutely serious' about nuclear talks
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi speaks to Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin ahead of resumption of nuclear talks on November 29.
Syria claims Israel launched missiles towards Damascus
Syrian media reports that Israel fired two missiles towards the capital.
Report: Iran resumed work at centrifuge plant allegedly attacked by Israel
Diplomats say Iran has resumed production of equipment for advanced centrifuges at site in Karaj, west of Tehran.
Iran invites IAEA chief for talks
UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi last week expressed concern over a lack of contact with Iranian authorities.
PA to seek pressure on Israel to stop deducting tax money
PA to ask donor countries to pressure Israel to stop deducting terrorist salaries from tax revenues it collects on behalf of the PA.
North Korean leader makes first public appearance in a month
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits new city near border with China, making first public appearance in 35 days.
Antisemitic graffiti spray-painted on buildings in Ottawa
Hate and Bias Crime Unit investigating antisemitic graffiti spray-painted on downtown buildings in Canada's capital.
Britain raises terror threat level following Liverpool explosion
British authorities raise terror threat level to second-highest level, a day after explosion in taxi outside Liverpool hospital.
South Africa denounces beauty queen over Israel visit
South African government dissociates itself from decision by Miss South Africa to take part in annual Miss Universe in Israel.
UK counter-terrorism police detain three after car explosion in Liverpool
Counter-terrorism police detain three men following blast involving a taxi at Liverpool Women’s Hospital.
Colombia accuses Hezbollah of 'criminal activities'
Colombia's Defense Minister says Hezbollah is being monitored after country captured and expelled two criminals commissioned by the group.
