US, France Throw Support to Syrian Rebel Coalition
The US recognized the newly formed coalition of Syrian rebel groups as the “legitimate representative” of the Syrian people.
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US Open to UN Probe of Drone Strikes
The U.S. ambassador to the UN announced that US has not ruled out cooperating with a pending U.N. probe into use of drone strikes.
U.S. Says UNHRC's Biased Focus on Israel is a Flaw
United States wins a new term on the UN Human Rights Council, says it will fix the "flaws" in the controversial body.
Amb. Oren: 'Israel-US Economic Ties Growing at Dizzying Pace'
"The economic and commercial ties between the two countries are growing at a dizzying pace," says ambassador Oren.
Iran Launches Massive 'Velayat-4' Air Defense Drills
Iran launched massive air defense drills across half the country on Monday.
Human Rights Violators to Join UN Rights Council; US May Lose
Human rights groups warn that many countries up for seats on UN Human Rights Council are unfit under UN membership criteria.
For Pakistani Flag Industry, Obama Victory May Be Encouraging
For those selling U.S. flags to burn at protests in Pakistan, Obama's victory may provide encouraging news.
PM Calls US-Israel Ties 'Rock-Solid' in Congratulatory Message
Prime Minister Netanyahu congratulates President Obama and Ambassador Shapiro on 2012 U.S. elections
US Drops Terror Sanctions Against Hamas-Linked American Citizen
The U.S. dropped its sanctions against the only resident American citizen believed to be labeled a “specially designated terrorist."
FBI to Probe Benghazi Suspect
The FBI is expected to question a suspect in the deadly attack on the U.S. consulate in Libya attack, "in the coming days," official said.
Fmr. Democrats Abroad Israel Chair: Join Me in Voting for Romney
“Forget that you voted for democrats since you’ve been knee high to a grasshopper. I did too,” says Bryna Franklin, lifelong Democrat.
'Heroic' Iran Behind Sandy, Claims Pro-Assad Group
While most reactions to Sandy included outpouring of support, some claimed it was result of high-tech secret engineering.
Live Video from America: Hurricane Sandy Hits Eastern Coast
Watch live video from the Weather Channel. The station's reporters are spread across the affected area and are reporting from the ground.
Klu Klux Klan Memorial Sparks Lawsuit
A Virginia company filed a lawsuit after it was forced to stop construction of a monument in Alabama honoring a member of the Ku Klux Klan.
Report: UK Denies US Access to Bases for Gulf Buildup
Britain rejected US requests to use military bases as part of build-up in Gulf, saying strike on Iran would violate international law,
US Slams 'Irresponsible and Unacceptable' Israel Boycott
Amb. Susan Rice slammed Richard Falk's call for a boycott of companies accused of profiting from “illegal Israeli settlements."
Indonesian Police Arrest 11 Over Planned US Embassy Attack
Indonesian police arrested 11 Islamic extremists who were allegedly planning an attack on the U.S. embassy in Jakarta.
New Video Game Allows YOU to Make Military Decisions on Iran
A liberal group released a video game enabling players to make crucial military and strategic decisions on Iran as they play U.S. president.
Joint Military Drill Boosts Israel's Confidence
U.S. and Israel joint military drill has defense officials sounding confident with regard to IDF's air defense capabilities
US Drones Fly Over African Skies
US weighing whether to attack al-Qaeda in Mali and Libya in response to death of Ambassador Stevens.
U.S. and Israel Sign Telecommunications Trade Agreement
The U.S. and Israel signed a trade agreement that is designed to stimulate trade between the two countries.
Graham:White House Either 'Misleading' or 'Incompetent' on Libya
Sen. Graham accused the Obama administration of “misleading the American people” about the nature of the attack on U.S. Consulate in Libya.
‘Plague of Meningitis’ Strikes More Than 200 Americans
A spreading plague of meningitis has infected more than 200 people in the United States. Fifteen are dead, and thousands are in danger.
Moscow Refuses to Renew Arms Agreement With Washington
The Nunn-Lugar Cooperative Threat Reduction sought to dismantle nuclear and chemical weapons in the former Soviet Union.
National Geographic Offering Israel Tour
National Geographic Expedition is offering 12-day tours of the Holy Land, complete with hotels and museums
ECI Slams anti-Israel Senator
Democrat Tammy Baldwin is criticized for voting against sanctions on Iran and accusing the Jewish state of war crimes.
U.S. and IAF Considering a Surgical Strike on Iran
According to an intelligence source, Israel is planning and constructing a surgical attack on Iran.
Turkey, Iran and the West Entangled in the Syrian Civil War
As the conflict in Syria continues to get worse, countries around the world become entangles in the fighting
FBI Offers $50,000 for Info on US Citizen Linked to Al-Qaeda
FBI is offering $50,000 reward for information on US citizen with ties to Al-Qaeda who has been plotting to kill American soldiers overseas.
Deadly Meningitis Outbreak Spreads to 5 States, Kills 4 in U.S.
An outbreak of a rare and deadly type of meningitis has killed four people and caused 30 others to fall ill in five states across the US.
Video:US Envoy to UN Skips Netanyahu's Speech to Attend Luncheon
U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. skipped PM Netanyahu’s address to the U.N. Thursday, opting instead to go to a luncheon with foreign ministers.
Dozens of Senators Urge Cuban President to Release Alan Gross
A bipartisan group of Unites States senators wrote a letter to Cuban President Raul Castro, urging him to release Alan Gross.
Germany Probes Alleged Nazi Camp Guard Living in U.S.
Germany has opened a war crimes investigation against Johann “Hans” Breyer, a former Nazi camp guard who has been living in US for 60 years
House Urges Obama to Prevent Ahmadinejad UN Speech on Yom Kippur
The House of Representatives introduced a resolution that calls on US to pressure UN to prevent Ahmadinejad from addressing GA on Yom Kippur
US to Remove Iranian Opposition Group from Terrorist List
US is set to pull the Iranian group known as the Mujahedin-e-Khalq (MEK) off the list of known terrorist organizations.
CNN Lambasted for Use of Dead Ambassador's Private Journal
US State Department blasts CNN for use of a private journal found amid the wreckage of the attack on the US consulate
Pakistani FM Thanks Clinton for Denouncing Anti-Islam Film
Pakistan's foreign minister on Friday thanked Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for criticizing the anti-Islam film.
Intel Official: Libya Attack Was Terrorism, But Not Pre-Planned
A senior counterterrorism official told senators that last week’s attack on the U.S. Consulate in Libya, was definitely a terrorist attack.
Russia Ousts US Aid Agency for 'Political Meddling'
Russia has ousted the United States Agency for International Development, claiming that the aid agency has undermined Russia's sovereignty.
Al Qaeda Calls Murder of US Ambassador 'The Best Gift'
Al Qaeda's affiliate in North Africa called the murder of Ambassador Chris Stevens a "gift"; urged Muslims to continue killing US officials.
Report: US Positioning Forces in as Many as 18 Locations
The U.S. military is positioning troops in as many as 18 locations in the Middle East that the Pentagon is “paying particular attention to.”
U.S. Treasury Freezes Nasrallah's Assets
U.S. Treasury imposes sanctions on Hizbullah leader Hassan Nasrallah and two other members, for their role in aiding the crackdown in Syria.
Diplomat Killed in Libya: 'I Might 'Die Tonight’
One of U.S. diplomats who was killed Tuesday said in an online forum hours prior to the attack that he had a feeling he might "die tonight."
Lawmakers Urge Libya, Egypt Aid be Stripped Following Attacks
Conservative lawmakers on Capitol Hill are urging that aid to Libya and Egypt be stripped from a six-month federal funding bill.
Obama Administration Disavows Cairo Embassy Apology
The Obama administration is disavowing a statement from its own Cairo embassy that seemed to apologize for anti-Muslim activity in the U.S.
New Federal Study Claims US Vulnerable to Missile Attacks
Critical shortcomings in America’s network of early warning systems and missile interceptors could put the U.S. at risk of missile attacks.
Intelligence Warns of Attacks Against Israeli and US Embassies
Egyptian intelligence warned that a radical jihadi group is planning to launch attacks against the US and Israeli embassies in Cairo.
Homeland Security Alerts: 'Zombies Are Coming!'
Homeland Security has warned that “zombies are coming,” and has urged citizens to prepare for apocalyptic disasters.
U.S. Designates Haqqani Network a Terrorist Group
The U.S. State Department on Friday officially designated the Pakistan-based Haqqani a terrorist organization.
Oren 'Categorically Denies' Saying GOP is 'Dangerous' for Israel
Israel’s ambassador to US “categorically denied” saying GOP is “dangerous” for Israel by making support for Jewish state a partisan issue.
First-hand Account of Bin Laden Raid Elicits Wrath of Pentagon
The Pentagon has threatened to take legal action against author who wrote firsthand account of raid that killed Osama bin Laden.
Video: Suicide Bomber Rams US Consulate in Pakistan
A suicide bomber rammed his vehicles not the U.S. Consulate in Pakistan, killing two non-Americans and himself.
Egypt Rejected U.S. Demand to Fire on Iranian Ship in Suez
Egyptian Naval Forces recently rejected a U.S. demand to fire on an Iranian vessel loaded with arms and heading to Syria.
Defying Israel and US, UN's Ban Ki-Moon Confirms Trip to Tehran
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will attend Iran for NAM summit, defying objections from Israel, US and Jewish groups to boycott the event.
Federal Agents Arrest Armed Man Over Obama Threats
Federal agents in Washington state have arrested an armed man accused of making threats against President Obama.
US Sues Florida for Halting Kosher Meals
The federal government is suing Florida's Department of Corrections for not offering kosher meals to prison inmates.
U.S. House Foreign Affairs Chair Urges EU to Ban Hizbullah
Chairwoman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, urges the EU to designate Hizbullah as a terrorist group.
Bomb Threat on NY Flight Forces Emergency Landing
Passenger jet flying from NY to Moscow made emergency landing in Iceland after a caller claimed there was a bomb on board.
Longest Serving Female Inmate in US Released from Prison
Betty Smithey, the longest-incarcerated woman in America, was released from custody after serving 49 years in prison for murdering an infant
Correction: Iran Planned to Attack Israeli Embassy in US
Correction: Israeli Ambassador Michael Oren was misrepresented in interview with WTOP radio station.