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'He Attacked Us Because We're Different'
One year on, American Sikhs ponder the legacy of deadly racist attack.
Bipartisan Letter Urges Turkey to Condemn Anti-Semitic Remarks
Members of U.S. House of Representatives sent a bipartisan letter to Turkish President, demanding condemnation of anti-Semitic remarks.
White House: Jimmy Carter Taking 'Private Trip' to North Korea
White House seeks to distance itself from former President Carter's plans to travel to North Korea, calling it a “private trip.”
Bill Seeks to Advance US Embassy Move to Jerusalem
Congressional Israel Allies members have introduced new legislation to move US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
Anti-Semitic Group Uses Celebrities to Promote 'Youth March'
Organized anti-Semitic and racist black militant group in America is using video clips of celebrity to promote 'Million Youth March.'
Sen: US Should Boycott Russia Olympics Over Snowden
Obama should consider boycotting the 2014 Winter Olympics in Russia if it gives asylum to Edward Snowden, says US senator.
Likely Soon: U.S. Visa Requirement to be Waived for Israelis
Israeli citizens are likely to be able to soon enter the U.S. without a visa - unless President Obama quashes a bill to allow it
US Reps Circulate Letter Demanding Qatar Address Hamas Ties
US representatives turn up heat on Hamas, ask members of Congress to sign letter demanding Qatar’s ambassador address “serious allegations”
US Journalist: Snowden Greatest Threat to US in Nation's History
American journalist claims NSA leaker, Edward Snowden, poses more of a threat to the U.S. than anyone in the nation’s history.
Donald Trump 'Good Friend of Israel, Unlike President'
"Donald Trump is good friend of Israel and, unlike president, knows how to handle Mideast," advisor to Donald Trump tells Arutz Sheva.
Did Obama Administration Meet With Hamas Officials?
ZOA calls on Obama administration to deny reports of meeting with Hamas officials, if reports are untrue.
Kerry Mideast Visit in Doubt Due to Wife's Health
US Secretary of State John Kerry's return to the Middle East could be postponed due to his wife's illness.
PM Appoints Ron Dermer as Next Ambassador to US
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has decided to appoint Ron Dermer as Israel's next Ambassador to the United States.
Belgian Jewish Community Honors US Ambassador
Unites States Ambassador to Belgium, Howard Gutman, was honored on Tuesday by the Jewish community in Brussels at a farewell ceremony.
Senator McCain Calls for Suspension of US Military Aid to Egypt
Republican Senator John McCain is calling for a suspension of US military aid to Egypt following army ouster of Islamist president Mursi.
US Denies Urging Early Egyptian Elections
The State Department is denying reports that the U.S. is calling on Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi to schedule early elections.
Texas Sends a Message to Israel: Never 'Buy' Peace
Member of Congress speaks to Arutz Sheva regarding "trading land for peace" and inherent biblical rights of Jewish people to land of Israel.
U.S. Senate Passes Immigration Reform
The U.S. Senate passes an immigration reform that will put 11 million undocumented people on a path to earning citizenship.
Release of Benghazi Terror Suspect Raises Questions
Libya releases key terror suspect allegedly involved in planning the Sept. 11 terrorist attack on US diplomatic mission in Benghazi.
US Employer Held 'Hostage' By Chinese Workers Freed After 6 Days
An American businessman who said he was held hostage by dozens of his Chinese employees was released Thursday after six days.
PM: Peace Intrinsically Linked to Israel Self-Defense
PM: Any peace deal with the Palestinian Authority must be based on Israel's ability to defend itself if the agreement breaks down.
Britain Bars US Anti-Islam Activists from Entering Country
Great Britain has barred American anti-Islam activists, including Pamela Geller, from entering the country, labeling them “extremists”.
Russia Denies Snowden Involvement as Mystery Increases
Russia’s foreign minister said on Tuesday that surveillance whistleblower Edward Snowden never crossed the border into the country.
Parents of Missing US Journalist Head to Syria
Parents of US journalist missing in Syria travel to Beirut, where they hope to "seek out people who can help facilitate his release."
Kerry Calls on Taliban to Get Peace Talks 'Back on Track'
Secretary of State John Kerry called on the Taliban to get peace talks “back on track,” after the recent breakdown of negotiations.
US Citizen Among Victims of Pakistan Hotel Terror Shooting
An American citizen was among one of ten foreign tourists to be shot and killed when gunmen burst into a hotel in northern Pakistan.
Report: NSA Whistleblower Leaves Hong Kong for 'Third Country'
Former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden has reportedly left Hong Kong for a "third country."
Obama Taps Mideast Envoy As New Lebanon Ambassador
President Obama has nominated his special envoy for Middle East peace, David Hale, as the next US ambassador to Lebanon.
Israel Top Ranked by US for Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking
For the second year in a row, Israel has received a top rating by the US government for its efforts in battling human trafficking.
BDS 'Summer Camps' to Indoctrinate College Students
Groups with established anti-Israel records are organizing “summer camps” where they will teach college students to organize BDS campaigns.
Kerry Makes Fifth Visit to Israel
US Secretary of State John Kerry leaves Friday on a 12-day trip during which he will return to the Middle East.
Report: US, Taliban to Hold Peace Talks
United States and Taliban officials will engage in Afghanistan peace talks Thursday, senior U.S. administration officials said.
Father of NSA Whistleblower Gives Candid Interview
The father of NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden has pleaded with his son to stop leaking information and to return home to the United States.
Sarah Palin on Syrian Conflict: 'Let Allah Sort it Out'
Former United States vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin criticized President Barack Obama for his handing of the Syrian conflict.
US Passes Bill to 'Remove Existential Threats' From Israel
US passes bill that would make it policy to take to ensure it is American policy to take all steps to “remove existential threats" to Israel
Putin: Dispute Over Chabad Archive May Be 'Finally Closed'
Russian President Putin expresses hope that dispute over Chabad collection of books, known as Schneerson library, may be “finally closed”.
Israel Defense Minister Yaalon to Meet with Hagel at Pentagon
Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon left on Wednesday for talks with US counterpart Chuck Hagel, his first visit to Washington since March.
Suicide Bomber Strikes Near US Embassy in Afghanistan
A suicide car bomber struck near US embassy in Kabul on Tuesday, killing at least eight people and wounding 20.
Report: Kerry to Postpone Mideast Visit
Secretary of State John Kerry, who was to return to Mideast this week to attempt to facilitate peace negotiations, has postponed his visit.
US Denounces Falk's 'Outrageous Abuse' of UN Position
U.N. Human Rights Council Rapporteur Richard Falk denounced for anti-Israel bias, 'outrageous abuse of the position he holds.”
Three Detained Over US Tourist Gang-Rape in India
Indian police arrested three men over the gang-rape of an American tourist who was attacked after she hitched a ride in a truck.
Video: Obama UN Appointee in Highly Inflammatory Interview
Obama’s choice of US ambassador to UN calls for "mammoth protection force", re-allocation of aid to "new state of Palestine".
Obama Set to Name New US Ambassador to UN, Replacing Rice
President Barack Obama is set to name former aide Samantha Power as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.
Mississippi Man Indicted Over Sending Ricin Letters to Obama
A man from Mississippi was indicted Monday for allegedly mailing of ricin-laced letters to President Barack Obama and two other officials.
Cuban Spy Released By US Urges Talks with Havana
US and Cuba should hold serious talks on release of imprisoned American, said Cuban spy released from American prison.
US Slams Suspended Sentences for American Embassy Attackers
US slams Tunisia for giving suspended sentences to 20 individuals convicted of attacking the American embassy, burning school in Tunis.
Renault Plays Down Collapse of 'Better Place'
French car manufacturer Renault plays down effect of bankruptcy of Israeli-US firm Better Place, saying it in no way undermines strategy.
Kerry slams barring of Iran election candidates
Kerry spoke at the end of a visit to meet Israeli and Palestinian leaders
Bridge Collapse on US-Canada Road
A bridge on the main route from Seattle to Vancouver collapses, sending commuters into water.
Kerry Returns to Israel in Peace Push
US Secretary of State John Kerry headed back to Israel Thursday as he continues a push to reignite peace negotiations.
US Imams to Visit Auschwitz
US envoys will join imams for a visit to Auschwitz, the State Department said Tuesday.
Israel Offers Condolences to US Over Oklahoma Tornado
PM Netanyahu sends letter of condolence to American people following disastrous Oklahoma tornado.
US Senate Likely to Pass New Pro-Israel Resolution
Senate majority leader announces unanimous consent to take up resolution affirming support for Israel, strengthening sanctions against Iran.
Imprisoned Alan Gross Settles Lawsuit Against US Employer
American-Jewish contractor settled lawsuit against his US government employer, claiming mission risks were underestimated.
North Korea Launches Fourth Short Range Missile Test
North Korea on Sunday launched short-range projectile into waters off its coast, marking latest provocation from Pyongyang.
German FM Travels to Mideast to Boost US Peace Initiative
Germany's FM is set to travel to Mideast where he will meet with Israeli, PA leaders to promote US initiative to revive peace talks.
Jewish Group Honors US Ambassador to UN
American Jewish Committee honors US Ambassador to UN, saying she “puts courage and principle above convenience and cynicism.”
State Dept. Sanctions Iranians for Aiding Nuclear Program
State Department sanctions four Iranian companies and one individual for aiding Iran's development of nuclear weapon.
'Obama Ignoring Link Between Radical Islam and Terrorism'
The Obama administration is ignoring the link between radical Islam and terrorism, asserts chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee
