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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.

Judge Orders US Government to Stop Censoring 9/11 Hearings

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.

US Law Enforcement Officials Train 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.

PM Stresses: Only US Attack Can Halt Iranian Nuclear Program

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.

CUFI Emergency Summit to Lobby US Senators to Vote Against 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.

US to Deploy Drone Near Mali to Surveil Al-Qaeda Terrorists

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.

Obama: To Intervene in Syria or Not?

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.

American-Iranian Pastor Sentenced to 8 Years in Jail by Iran

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.

US Debates Pathway to Citizenship for 11 Million Illegals

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.

Rare Joint Interview Fuels Clinton's 2016 Run Speculation

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.”

Obama: We Will Stay True to Principle of 'Never Again!'

'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.

'Anonymous' Hacks Govt Website, Vows to Release Classified Info

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.

Iran Warns of Strait of Hormuz Closure If US Chooses 'War'

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 Urges Israel to Partake in UN Human Rights Review

US Charges Three Over 'Gozi' Computer Virus

Federal prosecutors announce charges against three cyber thieves accused of stealing banking information.

US Charges Three Over 'Gozi' Computer Virus

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.

Library of Congress Begins Archiving Billions of Tweets

Iran Tries US Pastor on National Security Charges

An Iranian-American Christian pastor has been charged with plotting against Iran's national security.

Iran Tries US Pastor on National Security Charges

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.

Algerian Hostage Crisis May be the New Benghazi for the U.S.

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.

Obama Expected to Name McDonough Next 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

Russia Slams US Fine Over Disputed Chabad-Lubavitch Archive

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.

US Asks Turkey, Jordan to Oversee Syria’s Chemical Weapons

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.

Date Set for Chuck Hagel's 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.

Morsi Claims Anti-Semitic Diatribe Taken Out of Context

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.

Netanyahu to Obama: Only Israel Knows Its Own Best Interests

US Urges Morsi to Repudiate Venomous Anti-Semitic Remarks

"The language that we've seen is deeply offensive," said State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland.

US Urges Morsi to Repudiate Venomous Anti-Semitic Remarks

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.

Netanyahu Offered Speaking Slot at Conservative Conference CPAC

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.

Clinton to Testify on Benghazi Attack Next Week

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

NRA President Confident He'll Stop Assault Weapon Ban

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."

Ros-Lehtinen: Hagel Doesn't View Israel as a US '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.

France to Free Terrorist Culpable in Murder of Israeli Diplomat

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.

Briton Sentenced for Attempting to Smuggle Weapon Parts to Iran

Jewish Star's Clip: Hopeful Message Recovering from "Sandy"

Watch Choni Goldman's first music video. Goldman was the winner of "Jewish Star 2012".

Jewish Star's Clip: Hopeful Message Recovering from "Sandy"

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.

US: Judge Reduces Possible Sentence for Wikileaks Suspect

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.

Terror Suspect Accused of NY Subway Attack Extradited to US

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.

Afghan Taliban Likens US Exit Strategy to Vietnam

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.

Iran: U.S. 'Still Lives in Cold War Era'

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.

US Plane Forced to Make Emergency Landing in Iran

'Stormin Norman' Schwarzkopf dead at 78

Commander of America's Operation Desert Storm dies at 78. 'We've lost an American original,' president says.

'Stormin Norman' Schwarzkopf dead at 78

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.

Hawaii’s Jewish Lt. Gov., Brian Schatz, to Fill US Senate Seat

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.

Yaalon: U.S. 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.

In Latest Spar Between US and Russia, Orphans Suffer

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

Former President George H.W. Bush Spends Holiday in 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.

Iran Issues US Travel Warning, Citing 'Iranophobia'

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.

NRA: To Stop a Bad Guy with a Gun, Need a Good Guy with a Gun

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.

Ross: Many Commonalities Between US and Israel

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.

RJC: Hagel Appointment Would Be 'Slap in the Face' to Israel

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.

PA Warns US: 'Genie is Already Out of the Bottle'

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.”

Senate Votes to Create Counter Strategy Against 'Hostile' Iran

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.

Iran Congratulates North Korea on Rocket Launch

Cyber Terrorists Threaten New Wave of Attacks Against US Banks

Islamic terrorists threaten to launch new round of cyber attacks against US banking websites.

Cyber Terrorists Threaten New Wave of Attacks Against US Banks

Syria Says it has 'Serious Fear' it is Being Framed

Syria says it has 'serious fears that the United States is seeking to frame the country for using chemical weapons.

Syria Says it has 'Serious Fear' it is Being Framed

Iran Condemns Washington's 'Inattention to Full Disarmament'

Iran condemned the US for conducting a limited nuclear test, saying it showed Washington's "inattention to full disarmament."

Iran Condemns Washington's 'Inattention to Full Disarmament'

American Doctor Rescued from Taliban in Afghanistan

An American doctor abducted by the Taliban was rescued by coalition forces Sunday in eastern Afghanistan.

American Doctor Rescued from Taliban in Afghanistan

Oren: Chemical Weapons in Wrong Hands Would be 'Game Changer'

Israeli ambassador to US warns that any evidence of chemical weapons being passed to terrorist groups would be a “red line for Israel”.

Oren: Chemical Weapons in Wrong Hands Would be 'Game Changer'

U.S. Secret Weapons Delivery Fell into Hands of Terrorists

A secret arms shipment to Libyan rebels fell into the arms of known terrorist groups. U.S. now concerned that the same can happen in Syria.

U.S. Secret Weapons Delivery Fell into Hands of Terrorists

Video: Bolton Blames Obama for PA Success at UN

Former ambassador John Bolton blamed Obama administration for UN decision to grant PA upgraded status.

Video: Bolton Blames Obama for PA Success at UN

US Calls on Israel to 'Reconsider' Housing Plans

The United States called on Israel Monday to "reconsider" a decision to allow 3,000 more Jewish homes in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria.

US Calls on Israel to 'Reconsider' Housing Plans

Wife of Alan Gross Sues US for Husband's Cuba Incarceration

Wife of Jewish-American contractor Alan Gross is suing the United States government and global development company DAI for up to $60 million

Wife of Alan Gross Sues US for Husband's Cuba Incarceration

Finnish Official: Jews Control Money, Impede US Neutrality

Finnish official asserts on state television that Jews hold vast control over wealth, media, thus impeding neutrality in US Mideast stance.

Finnish Official: Jews Control Money, Impede US Neutrality

Panetta: 'Iron Dome Does Not Start Wars. It Helps Prevent Wars'

The U.S. and Israel hailed the performance of Iron Dome defense system in combating recent attacks launched by terrorists in the Gaza Strip.

Panetta: 'Iron Dome Does Not Start Wars. It Helps Prevent Wars'

US Senate Set to Consider New Round of Iran Sanctions

The Senate is set to consider a broader round of economic sanctions on Friday against Iran's energy, port, shipping and shipbuilding sectors

US Senate Set to Consider New Round of Iran Sanctions