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Report: NSA Shared Details on US Citizens with Israel

Snowden documents continue to make waves as a new report reveals how the US provided Israel with information on American citizens.

Report: NSA Shared Details on US Citizens with Israel

'On that Day, a Nation became a Family'

In a series of memorial events and programs Americans are marking the 12th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

'On that Day, a Nation became a Family'

Russia 'Reprimanded' Israel, US over Missile Launch

Russian Deputy Defense Minister personally reprimanded Israeli, US attaches, following last week's missile defense drill.

Russia 'Reprimanded' Israel, US over Missile Launch

Defense Minister Downplays Mediterranean Missile Exercise

Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon downplays joint US-Israel missile exercise which briefly alarmed Russian officials.

Defense Minister Downplays Mediterranean Missile Exercise

Mekdad: 'Terrorism Will Flourish If the U.S. Strikes Syria'

Any US military action against Syria would amount to "support for al-Qaeda and its affiliates," Damascus said.

Mekdad: 'Terrorism Will Flourish If the U.S. Strikes Syria'

Dempsey: Syria Mission Would Cost One Billion Dollars a Month

An attack against Syria's chemical weapons would be complicated – not to mention very expensive, says US military chief Martin Dempsey.

Dempsey: Syria Mission Would Cost One Billion Dollars a Month

France Backs US Intervention in Syria

US efforts to intervene in Syria receive French backing, following rejection of participation in US-led offensive by British parliament.

France Backs US Intervention in Syria

America: Cargo Plane Crashes in Alabama

A UPS cargo plane has crashed outside the Birmingham airport. Neighbors report hearing explosions.

America: Cargo Plane Crashes in Alabama

World Criticizes Israel Over New Construction

The United States, Russia, Europe and the UN all slammed Israel over its plans to build new homes in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria.

World Criticizes Israel Over New Construction

Snowden's Father to Visit Son in Russia

Father of NSA leaker attacks politicians for "irresponsible comments," claims his son will not receive a fair trial in the US.

Snowden's Father to Visit Son in Russia

Fort Hood Shooter ‘I’m an Imperfect Muslim’

Fort Hood killer admits to murders, but defends himself as Muslim soldier ‘trying to establish the perfect religion.’

Fort Hood Shooter ‘I’m an Imperfect Muslim’

US Holds Urgent Talks Amid Unprecedented Shutdown

Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula reportedly behind threats which closed 22 US embassies worldwide.

US Holds Urgent Talks Amid Unprecedented Shutdown

Top U.S. Officials Meet Over Al-Qaeda Threat

Top U.S. officials are reviewing the threat of a terrorist attack that has led to the weekend closure of 21 U.S. embassies and consulates.

Top U.S. Officials Meet Over Al-Qaeda Threat

'He Attacked Us Because We're Different'

One year on, American Sikhs ponder the legacy of deadly racist attack.

'He Attacked Us Because We're Different'

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.

Bipartisan Letter Urges Turkey to Condemn 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.”

White House: Jimmy Carter Taking 'Private Trip' to North Korea

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.

Bill Seeks to Advance US Embassy Move 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.'

Anti-Semitic Group Uses Celebrities to Promote '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.

Sen: US Should Boycott Russia Olympics Over Snowden

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

Likely Soon: U.S. Visa Requirement to be Waived for Israelis

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 Reps Circulate Letter Demanding Qatar Address Hamas Ties

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.

US Journalist: Snowden Greatest Threat to US in 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.

Donald Trump 'Good Friend of Israel, Unlike President'

Did Obama Administration Meet With Hamas Officials?

ZOA calls on Obama administration to deny reports of meeting with Hamas officials, if reports are untrue.

Did Obama Administration Meet With Hamas Officials?

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.

Kerry Mideast Visit in Doubt Due to Wife's Health

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.

PM Appoints Ron Dermer as Next Ambassador to US

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.

Belgian Jewish Community Honors US Ambassador

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.

Senator McCain Calls for Suspension of US Military Aid to Egypt

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.

US Denies Urging Early Egyptian 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.

Texas Sends a Message to Israel: Never 'Buy' Peace

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.

U.S. Senate Passes Immigration Reform

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.

Release of Benghazi Terror Suspect Raises Questions

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.

US Employer Held 'Hostage' By Chinese Workers Freed After 6 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.

PM: Peace Intrinsically Linked to Israel Self-Defense

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”.

Britain Bars US Anti-Islam Activists from Entering Country

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.

Russia Denies Snowden Involvement as Mystery Increases

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."

Parents of Missing US Journalist Head to Syria

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.

Kerry Calls on Taliban to Get Peace Talks 'Back on Track'

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.

US Citizen Among Victims of Pakistan Hotel Terror Shooting

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."

Report: NSA Whistleblower Leaves Hong Kong for '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.

Obama Taps Mideast Envoy As New Lebanon Ambassador

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.

Israel Top Ranked by US for Efforts to Combat 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.

BDS 'Summer Camps' to Indoctrinate College Students

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.

Kerry Makes Fifth Visit to Israel

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.

Report: US, Taliban to Hold Peace Talks

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.

Father of NSA Whistleblower Gives Candid Interview

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.

Sarah Palin on Syrian Conflict: 'Let Allah Sort it Out'

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

US Passes Bill to 'Remove Existential Threats' From 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”.

Putin: Dispute Over Chabad Archive 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.

Israel Defense Minister Yaalon to Meet with Hagel at Pentagon

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.

Suicide Bomber Strikes Near US Embassy in Afghanistan

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.

Report: Kerry to Postpone Mideast 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.”

US Denounces Falk's 'Outrageous Abuse' of UN Position

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.

Three Detained Over US Tourist Gang-Rape in India

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".

Video: Obama UN Appointee in Highly Inflammatory Interview

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.

Obama Set to Name New US Ambassador to UN, Replacing Rice

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.

Mississippi Man Indicted Over Sending Ricin Letters to Obama

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.

Cuban Spy Released By US Urges Talks with Havana

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.

US Slams Suspended Sentences for American Embassy Attackers

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.

Renault Plays Down Collapse of 'Better Place'