Montreal:
Montreal Man found guilty of promoting hatred toward Jews
Gabriel Sohier-Chaput found guilty of promoting hatred toward Jews in articles he wrote for the Daily Stormer.
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Pence:
Pence: US should never re-enter the Iran nuclear deal
Former Vice President says all negotiations with Iran should end, adds the Iran deal wouldn't prevent it from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
Report:
Report: Trump to return to Twitter, leave his own Truth Social platform
Sources close to former President say he is preparing to return to Twitter and end exclusivity agreement with Truth Social.
Jordan urges continued funding for UN's 'Palestinian refugees' agency
Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister stresses need to diversify funding sources for UNRWA.
Iran threatens 'reciprocal' measures if IRGC is blacklisted by the EU
Iran's Foreign Minister says his country will blacklist elements of EU countries if the IRGC is blacklisted by Europe.
Report:
Report: Biden to name Jeff Zients as his next chief of staff
Zients, who was born to a Jewish family, would replace Ron Klain, who is expected to step down in the coming weeks.
During raid in Syria:
US forces capture two ISIS members during air and ground raid in eastern Syria
The raid occurred on Saturday, according to Central Command spokesperson. Few other details made available.
Saudi Foreign Minister:
Saudi Foreign Minister: A Palestinian state is a precondition for ties with Israel
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister: True normalization and true stability will only come through giving the Palestinians a state.
Iran:
Iran: EU would be 'shooting itself in the foot' if it blacklists IRGC
Iran's Foreign Minister warns EU against blacklisting the IRGC following non-binding vote on the issue by the European Parliament.
Biden on classified documents:
Biden on classified documents: I think you’re going to find there’s nothing there
Biden says he is fully cooperating after classified documents and official records were found at his home and former office.
European Parliament votes in favor of IRGC blacklist
European Parliament calls on EU to list Iran's Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organization. The vote is non-binding.
Saudi Foreign Minister:
Saudi Foreign Minister: Israel should work seriously to resolve conflict with PA
Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister hopes Israel's government will see that resolving the conflict would be in its interest.
Once again:
Once again: Russian FM causes uproar with Holocaust comparison
White House blasts Sergei Lavrov after he compared US approach to Russia with the Nazis’ effort to eradicate the Jewish people.
Trump seeks to have his Facebook account restored
Former President's campaign petitions Meta, Facebook’s parent company, to unblock his account which was blocked after Jan. 6 riots.
Blinken:
Blinken: I was surprised government documents were taken to Biden think tank
Secretary of State says he will cooperate fully if called for an interview by the special counsel probing Biden classified documents.
In South Carolina:
Trump to make first public campaign appearance in South Carolina
The event is scheduled for January 28 and will be attended by Senator Lindsey Graham and Governor Henry McMaster.
TikTok in talks with Jordan to lift ban
Jordanian authorities suspended use of the app in the kingdom after protests over fuel prices last month.
Dozens of countries 'deeply concerned' by Israel's punitive measures against PA
More than 90 countries express concern over Israel’s punitive measures against PA following UN vote on ICJ opinion.
PA official:
PA official: Israel humiliated our foreign minister
PA claims Israel subjected its foreign affairs official to "procedures and restrictions" at the border with Jordan.
Germany summons Iran's ambassador for a second time
German Foreign Minister summons Iran's ambassador to Berlin over rash of executions by Tehran.
Egypt:
Egypt: 38 handed life sentences over corruption and other charges
Among those sentenced was a businessman whose social media posts sparked protests in 2019.
Republicans want more info on Biden classified documents
House Republicans demand all information on searches that uncovered classified documents at Biden's home and former office.
UN chief:
UN chief: Israel's settlement expansion drives anger and despair
Antonio Guterres singles Israel out for criticism: Very concerned by unilateral initiatives that we have seen in recent days.
Saudi minister:
Saudi minister: We plan to use domestic uranium for nuclear fuel
Saudi Arabia’s Energy Minister says the kingdom plans to use domestically-sourced uranium to build up its nuclear power industry.
'ISIS Beatle' disappears from US prison records
Alexanda Kotey, who was sentenced to life in prison over ISIS beheadings in Syria, appears as "not in custody" in official records.
EU FM to Minister Cohen:
EU Foreign Minister to Minister Cohen: Israel should avoid unilateral actions
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Josep Borrell, speaks to new Foreign Minister Eli Cohen, invites him to visit Brussels.
White House:
White House: Biden didn't know classified documents were in think tank or his home
White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre says US President was unaware of the presence of classified documents or what is in them.
7-Eleven opens its first store in Israel
Convenience store chain opens location at Dizengoff Center Mall in Tel Aviv, plans to open 30 locations around Israel by 2024.
Due to Iran threats:
US government extends protection for Pompeo due to threats from Iran
Government protection for former Secretary of State and Trump's former Iran envoy extended due to persistent threats against them from Iran.
No injuries
Shots fired towards two military posts near Shechem, no injuries
Shots fired from inside Shechem toward two military outposts near the city. IDF soldiers searching the area, no injuries reported.
Report:
Report: Biden aides discover one additional batch of classified documents
Source says aides to US President have discovered at least one additional batch of classified documents.
Charlie Hebdo doubles down on Khamenei cartoons
French satirical newspaper publishes fresh cartoons of Iranian Supreme despite protests from Iran and its allies.
Iran claims:
Iran claims: We detained 13 members of Mossad-linked network
Iran once again claims to have captured a network of spies working for Israel's Mossad.
Biden:
Biden: I was surprised government records were found at old office
US President says he doesn't know what is in documents found by his attorneys at a former office space in Washington.
Iran:
Iran: Daughter of former President Rafsanjani sent to five years in prison
Iranian activist Faezeh Hashemi was arrested in Tehran in September for encouraging demonstrations.
State Department spokesperson:
State Department spokesperson: Israel's sanctions on PA have served to exacerbate tensions
State Department spokesperson Ned Price says US is against unilateral moves that exacerbate tensions between Israel and the PA.
New York:
New York: 2017 Manhattan terrorist 'sought to die a martyr'
Man who used truck to kill 8 people in Manhattan believes his attack was justified, defense counsel says.
Justice Dept. reviewing:
'Small number' of classified documents found at Biden think tank, Justice Dept. reviewing
White House lawyer says a small number of documents with classified markings which appear to be from Obama administration are under review.
Iran:
Iran: Dozens protest outside French embassy over Khamenei cartoons
Dozens burn French flags outside French embassy in Tehran after Charlie Hebdo published cartoons of Islamic Republic's Supreme Leader.
Top PA official:
Top PA official: Israel revoked my travel permit
PA “foreign minister” Riyad al-Malki blasts Israel, says its actions are against international law.