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N. Korea YouTube Video: US City Under Attack, Engulfed in Flames
North Korea posted a YouTube video depicting a city in the US, resembling New York, engulfed in flames after apparent missile attack.
Dept of Energy Targeted by Hackers in Latest String of Attacks
The US Department of Energy confirmed that it was the target of a cyber attack in January, which purloined employee and contractor data.
Change of Relations on Horizon for US and Iran?
Iranian FM sees VP Biden's call for direct talks between US and Iran as a sign of positive change between the two countries.
Turkish Police Arrest 11 Over Murder of American Woman
Turkish police arrested 11 people over the murder of an American woman who disappeared while visiting Istanbul last month.
White House Releases Photo of Obama Skeet Shooting
White House released a photograph of President Obama skeet shooting in an apparent attempt to alleviate the concerns of gun owners.
Iran: Nuclear Talks to Resume in Kazakhstan
Iranian Foreign Minister said on Sunday that latest round of talks over Iran's nuclear program would be held in Kazakhstan later this month.
157,000 U.S. Jobs Added in January Shows Slow Growth
Employers added 157,000 jobs, down from December's upwardly revised 196,000, the Labor Department said.
GOP Senators Introduce Legislation Banning Arms Sales to Egypt
Two United States Republican senators introduced legislation on Thursday to halt arms sales to Egypt.
US Weekly Unemployment Claims Rise
New claims for US unemployment insurance benefits rose last week but were still in line with an improving trend in the jobs market.
Report: Body of Missing US Jet Pilot Found in Italy
Italian coast guards recovered the body of American pilot that went missing over the Adriatic Sea three days ago during a training mission.
Judge Orders US Government to Stop Censoring 9/11 Hearings
A military judge ordered the US government to stop censoring pre-trial 9/11 hearings from outside the courtroom.
US Law Enforcement Officials Train in Israel
A delegation of law enforcement executives from the United States is participating in a counter-terrorism training program in Israel.
PM Stresses: Only US Attack Can Halt Iranian Nuclear Program
Netanyahu: Israeli strike on Iran's nuclear facilities could cause "significant damage" but only a US attack could halt operations.
CUFI Emergency Summit to Lobby US Senators to Vote Against Hagel
Christians United for Israel is convening emergency summit meeting in Washington to urge senators to vote against nomination of Chuck Hagel.
US to Deploy Drone Near Mali to Surveil Al-Qaeda Terrorists
The US military plans to set up a base for drones in northwest Africa to bolster surveillance of Al-Qaeda's affiliate in the region.
Obama: To Intervene in Syria or Not?
Obama said he was wrestling with a decision on whether the US should get involved to resolve the conflict in Syria.
American-Iranian Pastor Sentenced to 8 Years in Jail by Iran
An American-Iranian pastor sentenced to eight years in jail by Iran for his role in underground churches has vowed to appeal his verdict.
US Debates Pathway to Citizenship for 11 Million Illegals
Eight US lawmakers unveiled a plan that would provide a pathway to citizenship for 11 million illegal immigrants living in the US.
Rare Joint Interview Fuels Clinton's 2016 Run Speculation
With only days remaining until she steps down as America's top diplomat, Hillary Clinton left possibility open to a 2016 presidential run.
Obama: We Will Stay True to Principle of 'Never Again!'
Obama commemorated Holocaust Remembrance Day by vowing “to stand in the way of any tyrant or dictator who commits crimes against humanity.”
'Anonymous' Hacks Govt Website, Vows to Release Classified Info
Activists from the infamous hacker group 'Anonymous' have disabled US government website and have vowed to release classified information.
Iran Warns of Strait of Hormuz Closure If US Chooses 'War'
Iran asserted that it would have no qualms about closing strategic Strait of Hormuz in response to any aggression, military or otherwise.
US Urges Israel to Partake in UN Human Rights Review
US urges Israel to partake in UN review of human rights situation despite state’s decision to cut ties with council due to blatant bias.
US Charges Three Over 'Gozi' Computer Virus
Federal prosecutors announce charges against three cyber thieves accused of stealing banking information.
Library of Congress Begins Archiving Billions of Tweets
The Library of Congress, repository of world's largest book collection, has begun enormous task of archiving Americans' tweets.
Iran Tries US Pastor on National Security Charges
An Iranian-American Christian pastor has been charged with plotting against Iran's national security.
Algerian Hostage Crisis May be the New Benghazi for the U.S.
Source: Just before Algerian crisis, U.S. received a number of reports that "something big" would be carried out against a Western target.
Obama Expected to Name McDonough Next Chief of Staff
President Obama is expected to name Deputy National Security Adviser Denis McDonough as the next White House chief of staff.
Russia Slams US Fine Over Disputed Chabad-Lubavitch Archive
Russia criticized a ruling by a US judge to fine Moscow $50,000 a day for failing to return a historic Jewish library to Chabad-Lubavitch
US Asks Turkey, Jordan to Oversee Syria’s Chemical Weapons
The United States has quietly asked Turkey and Jordan to keep an eye on Syria’s chemical weaponry, and possibly step in to manage them.
Date Set for Chuck Hagel's Confirmation Hearing
US lawmakers will have their first chance to formally question Chuck Hagel on January 31 when the Senate convenes its confirmation hearing.
Morsi Claims Anti-Semitic Diatribe Taken Out of Context
Egyptian President Morsi claims his virulent anti-Semitic comments about "apes and pigs" were misrepresented.
Netanyahu to Obama: Only Israel Knows Its Own Best Interests
Only the people of Israel can decide who will represent their best interests, Netanyahu said in remarks directed at President Obama.
US Urges Morsi to Repudiate Venomous Anti-Semitic Remarks
"The language that we've seen is deeply offensive," said State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland.
Netanyahu Offered Speaking Slot at Conservative Conference CPAC
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has been invited to speak at the annual gathering of the Conservative Political Action Conference.
Clinton to Testify on Benghazi Attack Next Week
Clinton scheduled to testify next Wednesday before the House Foreign Affairs Committee regarding the Sept. 11 terror attack in Benghazi.
NRA President Confident He'll Stop Assault Weapon Ban
The president of the top gun lobby said that his organization has enough backing from lawmakers to defeat a plan to outlaw assault weapons
Ros-Lehtinen: Hagel Doesn't View Israel as a US 'Ally'
Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen: “Chuck Hagel has a difficult time understanding that Israel is our ally."
France to Free Terrorist Culpable in Murder of Israeli Diplomat
France has approved the release of Lebanese man involved in the murder an Israeli diplomat and an American military officer.
Briton Sentenced for Attempting to Smuggle Weapon Parts to Iran
A British businessman was sentenced to 33 months in a US prison for trying to smuggle a key missile component to Iran, officials said.
Jewish Star's Clip: Hopeful Message Recovering from "Sandy"
Watch Choni Goldman's first music video. Goldman was the winner of "Jewish Star 2012".
US: Judge Reduces Possible Sentence for Wikileaks Suspect
A US judge has reduced the possible sentence for Bradley Manning, a soldier suspected of a massive documents leak.
Terror Suspect Accused of NY Subway Attack Extradited to US
Police in UK have extradited a terror suspect to US to face charges that he took part in an Al Qaeda plot to attack NY city subway system.
Afghan Taliban Likens US Exit Strategy to Vietnam
The Taliban likened the impending withdrawal of US-led foreign troops to the end of the Vietnam war.
Iran: U.S. 'Still Lives in Cold War Era'
The U.S. “still lives in the Cold War era”, said Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman, in response to a new law enacted by President Obama.
US Plane Forced to Make Emergency Landing in Iran
A small U.S. commercial plane was forced to make an emergency landing in Iran earlier this month, Mehr news agency reported Sunday.
'Stormin Norman' Schwarzkopf dead at 78
Commander of America's Operation Desert Storm dies at 78. 'We've lost an American original,' president says.
Hawaii’s Jewish Lt. Gov., Brian Schatz, to Fill US Senate Seat
Hawaii's governor announced that Jewish Lieutenant Gov. Brian Schatz will fill US Senate seat left vacant after death of Sen. Daniel Inouye.
Yaalon: U.S. Preparing to Intervene in Syria
In an interview, government minister Moshe Yaalon said that the U.S. was preparing to intervene in Syria.
In Latest Spar Between US and Russia, Orphans Suffer
After passing in parliament, the Yakolev bill is sent to Putin, and if signed, will not allow Americans to adopt Russian orphans.
Former President George H.W. Bush Spends Holiday in Hospital
A series of health setbacks forced former president George H.W. Bush, 88, to spend Xmas in the hospital
Iran Issues US Travel Warning, Citing 'Iranophobia'
Iran has issued a travel warning to its citizens against visiting the United States, an official said.
NRA: To Stop a Bad Guy with a Gun, Need a Good Guy with a Gun
The US's most powerful pro-gun group suggested that armed police be deployed to every school in the country to prevent mass shootings.
Ross: Many Commonalities Between US and Israel
Ambassador Dennis Ross explains United States priorities in the Middle East during President Barack Obama’s second term in the White House.
RJC: Hagel Appointment Would Be 'Slap in the Face' to Israel
RJC said appointment of former Senator Chuck Hagel as Secretary of Defense would be a "slap in the face" to all pro-Israel Americans.
PA Warns US: 'Genie is Already Out of the Bottle'
Chief PLO representative in Washington D.C. warns U.S. lawmakers against retaliating for last month's statehood vote at the UN.
Senate Votes to Create Counter Strategy Against 'Hostile' Iran
The Senate passed a bill Wednesday that would make it U.S. policy to counter Iran's “growing hostile presence in the Western Hemisphere.”
Iran Congratulates North Korea on Rocket Launch
Iran congratulated North Korea for its "successful" launch of a long-range rocket, an incident that provoked global condemnation.
Cyber Terrorists Threaten New Wave of Attacks Against US Banks
Islamic terrorists threaten to launch new round of cyber attacks against US banking websites.
