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Russia: New US Sanctions Against Iran 'Overt Blackmail'

Russia criticized new US sanctions against Iran, calling them “undisguised blackmail” and a "crude contradiction of international law."

Woman Forced to Sit in Back of Plane Sues El Al

A woman is suing El Al for gender discrimination after she was forced to switch her seat in order to accommodate an ultra- Orthodox man.

US, Turkey Plan for Syrian Chemical Warfare

US and Turkish leaders meet in Istanbul to make contingency plans in case Syria decides to use its chemical weapons.

Obama to Dine with Ahmadinejad, Morsi at U.N. Assembly in NY?

Ban Ki-moon has invited Obama to join Ahmadinejad, Morsi at a VIP lunch on opening day of U.N. General Assembly in NY.

70 Yrs. Ago: Telegram Alerts World of Nazi Holocaust

Seventy years ago the WJC representative in Geneva sent a telegram to US diplomats informing them of Hitler’s plans to annihilate the Jews.

Obama Aide Accepted $100,000 Fee from Company with Ties to Iran

A close aide to President Obama accepted $100,000 speaking fee in 2010 from an affiliate of a company doing business with Iran.

ADL Slams Comparison of Iranian Exile Camp to Auschwitz

Lawmakers accused US, Iraqi leaders of being responsible for atrocious conditions of Iranian exiles, with one making comparison to Auschwitz

U.S. House Considers Jewish Refugees Bill

A bipartisan bill ensuring recognition of of 850,000 Jewish refugees displaced from Arab countries has been introduced to US Congress.

Iran, Hizbullah, Al-Qaeda Should Pay $6b for 9/11, Judge Rules

A U.S. federal judge has ruled that al Qaeda, the Taliban, Iran and Hizbullah should pay $6 billion in damages for supporting 9/11 attacks.

Clinton Denies Aide's Links to Muslim Brotherhood

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton denied allegations that one of her top aides has links to the Islamist Muslim Brotherhood movement.

Giuliani: Obama as Israel-Ally 'Biggest Joke' He's Ever Heard

Former NY City Mayor Rudy Giuliani said the idea that Obama is a friend of the Jewish state is “the biggest joke” he’s ever heard.

Krauthammer: No Israel Supporters Will Vote For Obama

Krauthammer: No one who is pro-Israel will vote for Obama unless they have “been in a coma for three-and-a-half years.”

Pelosi: Republican Jews Being 'Exploited'

House minority leader Nancy Pelosi said she believes Republican Jews are "being exploited"; using Israel to as "excuse" to divert attention

Clinton: World Must 'Push Back' Against Holocaust Denial

Speaking at U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, US Secretary of State called on the international community to “act against anti-Semitism.”

US Senator Tweets 'Disappointed' in BBC's Olympics Coverage

Republican Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) sided with Israel in criticizing the BBC for refusing to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

US Warns Syria Over Chemical Weapons

Pentagon officials tell Syria not to 'even consider' using chemical weapons; Israel will secure Syrian stockpiles if regime collapses

Witness: US Attacked Without Warning

Indian fisherman says US Navy opened fire without warning in Monday's deadly incident in the Persian Gulf.

U.S. Navy Ship Fires at Boat in Persian Gulf

A U.S. military ship fired at a small boat in the Persian Gulf after it ignored repeated warnings to stop, killing one person.

US Refuses to Reveal Details on Downed Turkish Jet

U.S. officials claim they know the details regarding the Turkish jet downed by Syria last month, but refuse to reveal them to the public.

State Democrats, ADL Blast Maine Governor for 'Gestapo' Remarks

State Democrats are lashing out at Maine Governor Paul LePage after he compared the IRS to the Nazi Gestapo.

In Narrow Vote, Presbyterian Church Rejects Israel Divestment

The Presbyterian Church USA narrowly rejected a proposal to divest from companies that supply equipment to Israel.

'Just Like in Israel,' U.S. Celebrates Independence Day

Fireworks, barbecues, and celebrations- a pictorial illustration of the U.S. on its 236th anniversary

Waldo Canyon Fire Claims First Victim

A fire blazing in and around Colorado Springs has forced tens of thousands to flee, burned some 346 homes, and has now taken its first life

US Grants China Exemption on Iran Sanctions

The United States has decided not to penalize China and Singapore for continued purchases of Iranian oil, citing 'significant reductions.'

US Supreme Court Upholds ObamaCare

ObamaCare's individual insurance requirement can be construed as a tax and is therefore constitutional, America's high court rules.

Tens of Thousands Evacuated as Colorado Burns

Over 30,000 residents of Colorado Springs were ordered to evacuate as a 24 sq. mile wildfire jumped firefighting lines and entered the city

'Joe the Plumber' Campaign Ad Links Gun Control to Holocaust

Ohio Congressional candidate Samuel Wuerzelbacher, aka “Joe the Plumber,” issued a controversial video linking Holocaust to gun control.

44 Senators Urge Obama to Halt Iran Talks Unless Progress Made

44 Senators told Obama that unless Iran gives three concessions, he should abandon ongoing negotiations over country's nuclear program.

Iran: Scientist Killers Linked to Israel Arrested

Iran has arrested a number of chief suspects in the assassinations of two of its nuclear scientists, state media reported Thursday.

Turkey Urges No Access to NATO Data for Israel

Turkey has decided to renege on an agreement to provide Israel with information about ballistic missile launches from terrorist entities.

US Exempts Turkey, India, S. Korea From Sanctions Over Iran

The US has exempted seven countries from economic sanctions in return for significantly cutting imports of Iranian oil.

KKK Petition to 'Adopt-A-Highway' Rejected Amid Controversy

A request made by the Ku Klux Klan to 'Adopt-A-Highway' in Georgia was rejected by state authorities on Tuesday.

US-Based 'Georgia Power' Interested in Turkey's Nuclear Plant

U.S.-based Georgia Power is interested in joining Turkey’s nuclear power plant project, its CEO Paul Bowers announced.

US Ousts Israel From Counterterrorism Forum

The US blocked Israel's participation in the Global Counterterrorism Forum's, due to fierce objections from Turkey.

US Holding 'Hundreds' of Meetings with Jihad-Linked Group

President Barack Obama’s deputies are reportedly holding “hundreds” of closed-door meetings with a jihad-linked lobbying group.

Three Killed in Deadly University Party in Alabama

At least three people were killed, including college football players, at a party at an Alabama university off-campus late Saturday night.

Israel Allies Foundation to US: Recognize Jerusalem as Capital

Israel supporters met in Washington, D.C. and urged the U.S. to recognize Jerusalem as the undivided capital of Israel.

US Puts $33m Bounty on al-Shabaab Leaders

Somalia's al-Qaeda allied al-Shabaab has been targeted by US officials seeking information on the terror group's top leaders

Dan Shapiro: Iran's Diplomatic Window 'Rapidly Closing'

US ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro says 'Iran's window of opportunity is rapidly closing' following a second round of failed talks

US to Consider Naming Arab Americans 'Disadvantaged Minority'

The US Commerce Department is considering naming Arab Americans a socially and economically disadvantaged minority group.

US Cuts Mideast Military Drill Short

A joint military drill sponsored by the United States with several Mideast nations that did not include Israel has suddenly been canceled.

Navi Pillay Receives New Term as UN Rights Chief

The UN General Assembly unanimously overruled Syria's objections and gave the outspoken Pillay to two more years in her post

Report: US Mulling Arms for Syrian Rebels

The US may be on the verge of arming Syria's rebels, but officials worry where the guns will be pointed when the revolution ends

Special Needs Kids: 'We Have a Special Mission in God's World'

A group of hareidi special needs children from New York were treated to a tour of the US Capitol and White House

Iran Dickers With World Powers In Baghdad

In a sign talks between the P5+1 and Tehran may be a protracted affair, proposals and counter-proposals are flying in Iraq

Shapiro: US Military Ready for Iran Strike – If Needed

US Ambassador tells Israelis that America's military is not only ready to strike Iran, but has made all the necessary preparations to do so.

Non-Jew Buried in Jewish Cemetery Sparks Lawsuit

A Jewish woman is suing a local synagogue for allowing a non-Jewish woman to be buried in a Jewish cemetery.

Iran Boasts of End to US-Israel Alliance

An Iranian newspaper tied to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei recently boasted that United States has “rejected” Israel within recent months.

Official: Cuba Willing to Negotiate Release of Alan Gross

Cuban authorities may be ready to negotiate the status of jailed American Alan Gross, a senior Cuban official said.

New Hampshire Lawmaker's Nazi Salute Stuns House

A New Hampshire lawmaker shouted the Nazi salute “Sieg Heil,” at Speaker William O’Brien during a debate on voter identification legislation

Israeli Runs for US Congress

Born in New York and raised in Israel, Itamar Gelbman is running in the May 29 Republican Primary in Texas’s Sixth Congressional District.

Neo-Nazi Kills 5, Including Baby, in Arizona Shooting

Five people, including a two-year old baby, were shot and killed in Arizona on Wednesday by a neo-Nazi militia leader, who then shot himself

Iran: F-22s in UAE are US-Israeli Plot

Iranian lawmaker: Basing of America’s most sophisticated stealth jet fighters in the UAE is U.S.-Israel plot to create regional instability.

OAS Summit Shows US Decline

Obama Incapable Of Wowing Latin American States As In 2009

Barack Obama was on the defensive at the OAS summit at Cartagena, Columbia.

Israel Advocacy Earns Hours of US Interrogation

Don't tell the brilliant TSA watchmen you are a pro-Israel activist - unless you have a few hours to spend under interrogation!

Iran Worried Over US Missile Shield

Iran has "advised" neighboring Arab states to reject a US missile shield project that would protect them from Tehran's missiles.

Video: Holiday Bustle in Meah She'arim

US Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro and his wife sent Israel their good wishes for Passover during a tour of Meah She'arim in Jerusalem

Obama Denies Secret Russian 'Nuclear Agenda'

US president Barack Obama sought to allay damage from his second high profile open mic gaffe saying he was not hatching secret plots.

US Exempting Japan, 10 EU Countries on Iran

US president Barack Obama will exempt Japan and 10 EU states from banking sanctions, allowing trade with Iran.

Abbas Tells Obama He's Ready to Talk

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas reportedly told US president Barack Obama he is ready to negotiate with Israel, but insists on preconditions.