British Soldier Kills Six Terrorists With One Shot
A British sniper in Afghanistan fired a shot at a suicide bomber, causing his vest to blow up and take five other terrorists as well.
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Syrian Opposition Advocates Peace with Israel
“It is in our interest today to engage in a peace process” with Israel, says Syrian opposition activist in televised interview.
Khamenei Pardons 920 Prisoners
Iran’s Supreme Leader pardons or reduces the sentences of 920 people, an annual gesture to mark the anniversary of the Islamic Republic.
Egypt: Al Jazeera Journalists Denied Bail
Egyptian court rejects a plea for bail by jailed Al Jazeera journalists who are charged of having links with the Muslim Brotherhood.
IDF Opens New Investigation into Death of Judge
IDF opens a new investigation into the March 10 killing of a Jordanian judge by Israeli soldiers at the Allenby border crossing.
Turkey Fires into Syria After Mosque Shelled
Turkish military fires back into Syria in retaliation for mortar shells and a rocket from over the border that hit a mosque.
Peres: We Don't Want Another Hiroshima
A nuclear armed Iran would be dangerous to all humanity, says Peres in meeting with IAEA head in Vienna.
Kerry and Netanyahu Meet, No Progress Made
Kerry, on a visit to the region in attempt to save the failing peace talks, to meet Abbas on Tuesday morning.
NJ Gov. Apologizes for Occupied Territories Remark
Chris Christie apologizes to billionaire Sheldon Adelson after erroneously referring to Judea and Samaria as “occupied territories”.
Kerry Speaks with Netanyahu
U.S. Secretary of State speaks with PM Netanyahu amid reports he is planning another trip to the Middle East.
No Evidence of Terrorism in Disappearing Plane
Senior U.S. lawmakers say that investigators found no evidence pointing to terrorism in the disappearance of Flight MH370.
Erdogan Takes Lead in Local Elections
Erdogan's Justice and Development Party takes early lead in local polls, scoring a victory for the embattled PM.
Kerry Considering Yet Another Middle East Trip
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry may come to the Middle East on Monday in order to save the failing peace process.
Iran Claims UN Rapporteur is a 'Mossad Spy'
Iranian lawmaker claims that the United Nations’ Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Iran is "an agent for the Zionist regime."
Egypt Sentences 2 Morsi Supporters to Death
Two Islamists who were convicted of throwing youths off an apartment block roof sentenced to death.
Syrian Athlete Finds New Use for Skills
Watch: Syria's shot-put champion is now a member of the rebel Free Syrian Army and throws heavy bombs.
Goldstone Co-Author Could Replace Falk at UN
UN Watch reveals the identity of yet another anti-Israel candidate pushed by Arab states to replace Richard Falk as "rights expert."
PA Minister Threatens Protests
PA’s Minister of Prisoner Affairs says that terrorists imprisoned in Israel will protest if the fourth release does not go through.
UNGA Says Crimea Referendum is Invalid
UN General Assembly approves a non-binding resolution calling the Crimean referendum to secede from Ukraine invalid.
Head of University that Rallied for Hamas Resigns
President of the Al-Quds University in Jerusalem announces retirement, days after the university held a rally supporting Hamas.
Turkey Threatens to Block More Websites
Sources in Ankara say Turkey could block access to other social media platforms, after YouTube and Twitter were already blocked.
Egypt Announces New Trial for 919 Islamists
Egypt's chief prosecutor orders trials for 919 suspected Islamists, days after 529 Brotherhood supporters were sentenced to death.
Anti-Israel Ambassador to Replace Falk?
UNHRC under pressure from Arabs to appoint Indonesia's former UN ambassador as expert to probe Israel's conduct towards Palestinian Arabs.
State Dept. Takes 5 Days to Condemn Iran
State Department condemns Iran’s Supreme Leader, but only after an investigative report reveals it failed to do so for five days.
Brotherhood: Sisi 'Not Suitable' to be President
Muslim Brotherhood warns there will be no stability with Abdel Fattah el-Sisi as president.
Kerry Meets Abbas in a Bid to Save Peace Talks
After cutting short a trip to Rome, Secretary of State holds meeting with Abbas in a bid to keep peace talks from failing.
Zaken Has Incriminating Tape Against Olmert?
Former PM's bureau chief has reportedly presented police with new evidence implicating him in obstruction of justice.
U.S. Blasts Saudis for Barring Reporter
White House criticizes Saudi Arabia after it refuses a visa to an American journalist because he works for The Jerusalem Post.
Officials: Weapons Might Have Been Meant for Sinai
Some U.S. intelligence analysts say that the Iranian rocket shipment seized by Israel may have been destined for the Sinai.
Israeli Officials: No Agreement Yet with Turkey
Officials in Israel play down comments by Turkey's Deputy PM that a compensation deal is near.
U.S. Warns Against Executing Brotherhood Members
Executing 529 Brotherhood supporters may affect the aid that Washington provides to Cairo, says State Department.
Kerry Announces Surprise Meeting with Abbas
U.S. Secretary of State to interrupt a visit to Italy to meet with PA Chairman in Amman, amid impasse in peace talks.
Abbas: Israel Trying to Get Out of Release
PA Chairman launches a tirade against Israel, says it is responsible for the peace talks not progressing.
Hungarian Ambassador Visits Hezbollah Monument
Despite a European ban on Hezbollah’s “military wing”, the Hungarian ambassador to Lebanon paid a visit to the group's “monument to jihad”.
Austrian Politician Compares EU to Third Reich
Leader of Austria’s Jewish community slams far-right politician Andreas Moelzer for comparing the EU to the Third Reich.
Arabs Favor Extending Talks if Terrorists Freed
A majority of Palestinian Arabs would support extending peace talks if Israel releases more terrorists, finds new poll.
UN Blames Israel for Local Problems
UN's Human Rights High Commissioner says that "settlements" and "attacks by settlers" are a "major source" of trouble in the region.
Abbas Sets Conditions for Extension of Talks
PA Chairman agrees to extend peace talks, but only if Israel freezes construction in Judea and Samaria and releases more terrorists.
Two More of Assad's Cousins Reportedly Killed
Two more cousins of the Syrian President killed in a town near Turkey as rebels launch a new offensive.
Russia Booted from G8, More Sanctions Possible
Russia's membership in the G8 suspended in the latest response to its annexation of Crimea.
