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.
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'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”.
Britain: Man killed in Liverpool blast intended to kill
Coroner rules that man who died in taxi blast outside Liverpool hospital in November was killed by a bomb he created to kill others.
Iran says 'satisfactory progress' made in nuclear talks
Iranian negotiator satisfied with progress in talks meant to keep 2015 nuclear agreement alive.
US lawmakers: Add Israel to Visa Waiver Program
Group of Senators sign letter urging Israel’s addition to the US Visa Waiver Program.
Iran condemns Israel over alleged Syria strike
Iran's Foreign Ministry calls for action against Israel following alleged air strike on the port of Latakia.
Iran backs soccer player who wore jersey with Israeli flag
Iran's soccer federation supports player who wore a jersey bearing an Israeli flag during a friendly game.
Swastikas carved into ice at Montreal skating rink
B’nai Brith Canada condemns incident in which massive swastikas carved into ice at community skating rink on the Island of Montreal.
Saudi King: Iran should change its 'negative' behavior
Saudi King expresses concern over Iran's lack of cooperation with the international community.
US welcomes Gantz-Abbas meeting
State Department spokesperson: US very pleased Gantz hosted Abbas at his home in Israel.
Watch: Brawl in the Jordanian parliament
Brawl erupts in Jordanian parliament as verbal row escalates into punches.
US: There was 'modest progress' in Iran talks
State Department spokesman says some progress was made in nuclear talks, but it's too soon to say how substantive it was.
Hamas condemns Gantz-Abbas meeting
Hamas says meeting between Gantz and PA chairman "is a stabbing in the back of the intifada".
Poway synagogue shooter gets second life sentence
John Earnest, who carried out attack on Chabad of Poway, sentenced to second life sentence in prison, plus 30 years.
With Bennett's consent: Benny Gantz hosts PA chairman Abbas at his home
Defense Minister meets PA chairman at his home in Rosh HaAyin. Meeting was coordinated with Prime Minister Bennett's office.
Syria blasts Israeli plans to develop Golan Heights
Syria says Israel’s plans to develop Golan Heights are “dangerous and unprecedented”.
EU envoy to Iran talks: There's difficult work ahead
EU diplomat in charge of talks with Iran says sides are showing will to solve disputes, but difficult work remains.
Syria claims Israel attacked port of Latakia
Syrian media report that the country's air defenses thwarted Israeli air strike on the port of Latakia.
Two Jewish men attacked, called 'dirty Jews' in Brooklyn
NYPD investigating suspected hate crime after two Jewish men attacked in a store in Brooklyn.
Watch: Ballistic missiles fired during Iranian war games
The IRGC said last week's war games were meant to send a message to Israel.
