Putin: Dispute Over Chabad Archive May Be 'Finally Closed'
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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
Kerry to Return to Israel in Late May
US Secretary of State John Kerry to return to Israel in late May in effort to re-start peace talks.
Wrong Mideast Choices Will 'Reverberate for Generations'
Top US Army Lieutenant Colonel speaks to Arutz Sheva about Iranian nuclear program, Syrian crisis, American influence and future of Mideast.
Cuba Open to Talks with US Over Alan Gross, Detained 'Spies'
Cuba ready to open talks with the United States on swapping their respective nationals held for spying, says Cuban FM.
'Cuban Five' Member Must Renounce US Citizenship: Court
Member of "Cuban Five" group convicted of espionage will be allowed to remain permanently in Cuba in exchange for renouncing US citizenship.
Jewish-Latino Relations 'Have Certainly Come a Long Way'
Groups sign cooperative agreement to jointly deepen and strengthen relations between the Jewish and Latino communities in the United States.
N. Korea Sentences US Citizen to Hard Labor for 'Hostile Acts'
North Korea said Thursday that it had sentenced an American citizen to 15 years of prison labor for "hostile acts" against communist regime.
US Launches 'Independent Review' of Boston Attack Intelligence
The US government announced that it has launched a review of the handling and sharing of intelligence prior to the Boston Marathon attacks.
Report: Afghan President Confirms Receiving Cash from CIA
Afghan President Hamid Karzai confirmed Monday that his office has received money from the CIA over the past decade.
Father of Boston Bomber Hospitalized, Preventing Departure to US
The father of two brothers accused of bombing the Boston Marathon has been hospitalized, preventing his departure for the United States.
Napolitano Praises Jewish Community For Post-Attack Security
U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security praises Jewish community for efforts in ensuring safety following Boston bombings.
N. Korea to Put US Citizen on Trial
North Korea says it will put US citizen on trial for trying to overthrow communist regime, amid soaring tensions between the two countries.
Ex-State Dept Employee Indicted on Cuba Espionage Charge
US has indicted a former State Department employee now living in Sweden with conspiracy to commit espionage for Cuba.
Gunman Kills Five in Small US Town
Five people were found dead on Wednesday in their home in the small town of Manchester, Illinois.
US: UN Official Falk 'Spews Vitriol', Has 'No Place at UN'
US ambassador to UN calls for dismissal of top UN official who attempted to blame Boston bombings 'on Tel Aviv.'
Iran: US-Israel Arms Deal Only Serves to Destabilize Region
Iran has denounced a deal for the US to sell advanced missiles and aircraft to Israel, saying it will only serve to destabilize the region.
Three Saudis Imprisoned for Plotting to Kill Americans
An anti-terror court has sentenced three Saudis to six years in prison each for plotting to kill Americans.
Syria Accuses US of 'Throwing Oil on Fire'
Syrian government daily accuses US of having "thrown oil on the fire" of country's conflict by doubling its aid to the opposition.
US Lawmaker Under Fire Over 'Jew Me Down' Slur
US lawmaker apologizes after making derogatory slur against Jews while debating a bill on the House floor.
Iran F-5 Fighter Plane Crashes, Kills Two
An Iranian US-made F-5 fighter plane crashed Sunday after hitting a mountain in the west of the country, killing both crew members.
National Tragedy Perverted to Promote Jewish Conspiracy Theories
“It is disturbing that once again extremists are taking advantage of a national tragedy to promote conspiracy theories," says ADL.
Gunman Kills Police Officer at Prestigious Boston University
A gunman shot and killed a Massachusetts Institute of Technology police officer in an eruption of gunfire at the prestigious university.
Security Boosted Across US After Boston Blast
Security was boosted across the United States after a double blast killed at least 3 people and injured more than 100 at Boston Marathon.
Obama Urges North Korea to End 'Belligerent Approach'
President Obama urged North Korea to end its "belligerent approach", as American officials sought to downplay leaked intelligence report.
US 'Ready to Help Iranian People' In Quake's Aftermath
The United States says it is "ready to help the Iranian people" in aftermath of a 6.3-magnitude earthquake.
US Not 'Blindsided' By Iran's New Uranium Mines?
US concerned after Iran unveiled new uranium production facility and two extraction mines; maintains officials were not "blindsided".
US: College on Lockdown After 14 Stabbed
Up to 14 people were stabbed at a campus in Texas. One person arrested.
US Budget Cuts Could Delay Trial of Bin Laden Son-In-Law
The highly anticipated trial of Osama bin Laden's son-in-law could be delayed due to U.S. federal budget cuts.
N. Korea Preparing Fourth Nuclear Test: South
North Korea appears to be preparing a fourth nuclear test as well as a provocative missile launch, South Korea said on Monday.
WikiLeaks to Publish 1.7 Million US Intelligence Documents
Whistleblowing website is set to publish more than 1.7 million U.S. diplomatic and intelligence documents from the 1970s.
NASA Seeks to Tow Astroid to Moon, Says US Senator
NASA wants to tow astroid into orbit around moon, as part of a long-range plan towards establishing permanent manned outposts in space.
Kerry: Slain Diplomat 'Smart, Capable, Eager to Serve'
Secretary of State John Kerry paid tribute to American female diplomat who was among six NATO personnel killed in two attacks in Afghanistan
US Embassy Deletes Tweet Following Spat With Egypt
US Embassy in Cairo deletes controversial tweet about attacks on freedom of expression in Egypt following complaints by President Morsi.
N. Korea Approves 'Merciless' Military Strikes Against US
North Korea says it has final approval to launch "merciless" military strikes against US, involving use of "cutting-edge" nuclear weapons.
North Korea Crisis Could Spiral Out of Control: Ban
UN chief Ban Ki-moon warns Korean peninsula crisis could spiral out of control, after North Korea announced it would restart nuclear reactor
NRA Task Force Recommends Armed Staff In Every School
NRA task force releases student-safety plan that dismisses idea of new gun controls in favor of placement of armed staff in every school.
US Deploys Destroyer Off Tense Korean Peninsula
The United States has placed a destroyer off the South Korean coast to defend against a possible missile strike.
