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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.

Obama: US Will Breach Iran’s ‘Electronic Curtain’

US president Barack Obama charged Tehran with violating its citizens freedom and vowed tear down Iran's 'electronic curtain'

Pentagon Fears 'Regional War'

US officials are concerned that an Israeli strike on Iran could result in regional war and hundreds of US casualties, after Pentagon games

Panetta on Iran: 'We Will Act If We Have To'

US Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta told AIPAC the US would use military force to stop Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

US on Tornado Watch After Deadly Storms

A dozen US states are on tornado watch after a series of tornadoes ripped open the nation's midsection overnight on Friday.

Obama: US Support for Israel 'Sacrosanct'

US president Barack Obama is seeking to shore up his Israel credentials as he prepares for a high-profile meeting with Israel's leader.

7 Americans Leave Egypt – But Charges Remain

Seven US citizens posted a bond of close to USD 5 million to leave Egypt amid a trial over NGO's fomenting unrest and elections meddling

Egypt Lifts Travel Ban on US Citizens

A weeks-long standoff between Washington and Cairo over a travel ban on US citizens in Egypt involved in a campaign funding scandal ends.

Clinton Touts 'Aggressive Outreach' on Iran Sanctions

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told lawmakers on Capitol Hill that the US was moving quickly on Iran sanctions

Pyongyang Halts Uranium Enrichment for Food

North Korea's new leader Kim Jong-Un agrees to halt uranium enrichment and allow IAEA access in exchange for US food.

US Upbeat About North Korea Talks

Diplomats from Washington and Pyongyang met for the first time since Kim John Il's death to explore restarting multi-lateral talks.

Turkey Announces Purchase of 100 F-35s

Ankara announced it plans to purchase 100 F-35 joint strike fighters in a move that could erode Israel's regional air superiority.

Sectarian Bombings in Iraq Kill 60+

A string of bombings targeting primarily Shiite targets killed scores and wounded hundreds as Baghdad's political crisis deepens.

US Still Stonewalling MK Ben Ari on Visa

MK Ben Ari says that US officials continue to refuse his application for a visa saying his safety is a concern; he says it's politics.

Netanyahu to Meet Obama on March 5

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is expected to meet with US President Barack Obama in Washington during his March 4-6 AIPAC visit.

Netanyahu: Iran Sanctions 'Not Working'

Frustration with Iran is boiling over in Jerusalem amid this week's terror attacks targeting Israel's diplomats in Asia.

Iran Threatens Gulf Arabs Over 'US Plots'

Iran's parliamentary speaker tells Gulf Arab states there will be 'consequences' if they continue to aid US sanctions on Iran.

Use of "SS" Symbol, Innocent Intent?

A picture, showing Marine troops gathered around an "SS" symbol imprinted on a flag, sparks outrage in Jewish community.

Harper Gets Pandas + Contracts

Republicans Blame Obama For Losing Canadian Oil To Chinese

Republicans are fuming over Canada's energy agreement with China and blaming Obama.

US Officials: Mossad Backing Iranian 'Terrorists'

A report by NBC claims the Mossad is backing an Iranian terror group in an assassination campaign against Iranian nuclear assets.

State Department Pulls Embassy Staff from Syria

US Ambassador to Syria Robert Ford and his remaining staff have closed the embassy in Damascus and traveled by convoy to Jordan.

Israel - a Strategic Asset for the United States?

US Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro, and former Ambassador Robert Blackwill, say the answer is clearly yes.

Senator Leaks Secret Mossad Meetings on TV

A faux pax by Senator Diane Feinstein outed the presence of Mossad chief Tamir Pardo in Washington to discuss a possible strike on Iran.

Yemen: Airstrikes, Assassination Attempts, and Kidnappings

Post-Saleh Yemen is beginning to look like the Wild West as the new government and its US allies battle with Al Qaeda, tribesmen.

US to Deploy Commando "Mother Ship" in Middle East

The Pentagon is refurbishing an ageing ship to serve as a floating platform for commando operations near the Persian Gulf.

US Ambassador: 'US Won't Be Complicit in Second Holocaust'

US Ambassador to Israel, Dan Shapiro, said the US will not remain idle and be complicit in Iran's bid to destroy the Jewish state.

US Hopeful Saleh Departure Will Help Yemen Heal

The top US diplomat in Yemen hailed President Ali Abdullah Saleh's departure from the country as a step towards stability.

Security Council Remains Unfavorable to PA Statehood Bid

US diplomats say the Security Council change-up hasn't changed the fact that the PA statehood bid is a dead letter.

Is Iraq Becoming Obama's Perfect Storm?

As the US looks towards presidential elections and violence goes stratospheric in Iraq, will Baghdad turn into Obama's perfect storm?

Arab League Extends Syria Observer Mandate By 1 Month

The 22-member Arab League has officially voted to extend the mandate of the observer mission to Syria by one month.

Iran Scoffs at Western Sanctions

Iran says Western sanctions are having no effect because demand for its oil outstrips its customers' other concerns.

Iran's UN Ambassador Warns: We Can Close Strait of Hormuz

Iran's ambassador to the United Nations says that closing the Strait of Hormuz is an option if "somebody wants to tighten the noose."

Bolton: Obama's Iran Policy 'Naive'

Former US ambassador to the UN John Bolton says sanctions won't deter Tehran and Obama's most lasting legacy will be a nuclear armed Iran.

Visiting Senators Back Manila

Senators Seek To Arm Philippines To Deter China

A delegation of four US senators promised military assistance and diplomatic support to Manila in its territorial dispute with China.

TIME: Mossad Trained, Paid Assassins in Iran

TIME Magazine cites "sources" who say Israel's Mossad was responsible for paying and training assassins to kill Iranian nuclear scientists.

A-Jad Rails Against Capitalism, America

Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad railed against capitalism and the US on the last leg of his Latin American tour.

US Ejects Venezuelan Consul Over Cyber-Plot

The US has ejected a Venezuelan diplomat believed to have been involved in a cyber-plot to attack servers at US nuclear sites.

Iran Thanks U.S. for Rescuing Fishermen

Iran's Foreign Ministry thanked the United States Saturday for rescuing 13 of its fishermen from pirates.

UK Warns Iran: 'Don't Close Strait of Hormuz'

Britain is warning Iran it may resort to military action if Tehran attempts to close the Strait of Hormuz to Western oil shipping.

New Iranian Line: Al Qaeda Obama's Batsman

Iranian allied propagandists are pressing Tehran's new anti-Washington claim: al-Qaeda is working for the US.

Is Iran Following in Qaddafi's Footsteps?

Iran has threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz to foreign military vessels, much as Qaddafi did with the Gulf of Sidra in the 1980's.

4 Day LA Arson Spree Ends

24 Year Old Suspect Sets Off Over 50 Fires on New Year Weekend

An arson rampage responsible for fifty fires occurs in Los Angeles and the police have a suspect in custody.

Mossad Chief: Nuclear Iran Not an Existential Threat

Mossad chief Tamir Pardo says a nuclear armed Iran doesn't mean Israel has to "close up and go home."

Report: US Pushing Israel to Free Barghouti

The Obama administration wants Israel to release arch-terrorist Marwan Barghouti so he can run for election.

Iran Claims American Ship Observing Hormuz Naval Exercises

Iran claimed that it had observed an American aircraft carrier sailing in the same area where it was conducting military exercises.

Yemen's Saleh US Bound

Obama administration officials have decided Yemen's outgoing president will be allowed into the US "for medical treatment only."

Baghdad Bombings Carry 'Political Message'

Iraqi officials say the bombings that killed 69 in Baghdad on Thursday are 'political' as the country faces a deepening sectarian crisis.

Obama: Thanks to Our Sanctions - Iran is Isolated

US president Barack Obama tried to ramp up his rhetoric against Iran - but continued to focus on sanctions as he discussed the future.

Iran to Broadcast Footage of Downed US Drone

Footage of a downed US stealth drone will be broadcast by Iranian officials, who have invited Russia and China to inspect the craft.

NDAA Passes Senate; Veto Looms

Administration Objects but NDAA Passes with Bipartisan Support

The senate has effectively stated that it views terror as a war and not merely a criminal act to be handled by civil law enforcement.

More Iran Sanctions as Europe Considers Oil Shutoff

EU countries and US approved even more sanctions on Iran as Europe finds itself divided on halting purchases of Iranian oil

Update: Lead in German Terror Probe

As tensions mount between Iran and the West, German officials are investigating whether Iran is targeting US bases in Germany

Pakistan to Boycott Conference

Pakistan Will Boycott Bonn Conference on Afghanistan

Pakistan will not attend next week's conference on Afghanistan in Bonn, Germany to protest last week's lethal raid killing 24 soldiers.

Pakistan "Reevaluating" US Ties

A two-hour series of NATO airstrikes that killed 24 Pakistani soldiers has led Islamabad to reconsider cooperation with the US.

US Seizes Over 130 Internet Domains

Authorities say the domains were involved with content piracy and counterfeit goods.

Pakistan Appoints New Ambassador to the US

Lliberal politician Sherry Rehman has been appointed as Islamabad's new envoy to the US envoy amid tensions with the army.

A Run Down of US Sanctions on Iran

The Obama administration on Monday announced a new round of sanctions against Iran, but what do they entail?

Arab Leaders Offer Assad Safe Haven

US officials say Arab leaders have offered Syria's Bashar al-Assad a safe-haven in exchange for his "inevitable" departure from power.

Say It Ain't So Joe

Football Related Scandal Traumatizes the United States

The legendary and unifying figure of Joe Paterno is currently under assault for failure to report sex abuse of minors by his subordinate.