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ECI Slams anti-Israel Senator
Democrat Tammy Baldwin is criticized for voting against sanctions on Iran and accusing the Jewish state of war crimes.
U.S. and IAF Considering a Surgical Strike on Iran
According to an intelligence source, Israel is planning and constructing a surgical attack on Iran.
Turkey, Iran and the West Entangled in the Syrian Civil War
As the conflict in Syria continues to get worse, countries around the world become entangles in the fighting
FBI Offers $50,000 for Info on US Citizen Linked to Al-Qaeda
FBI is offering $50,000 reward for information on US citizen with ties to Al-Qaeda who has been plotting to kill American soldiers overseas.
Deadly Meningitis Outbreak Spreads to 5 States, Kills 4 in U.S.
An outbreak of a rare and deadly type of meningitis has killed four people and caused 30 others to fall ill in five states across the US.
Video:US Envoy to UN Skips Netanyahu's Speech to Attend Luncheon
U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. skipped PM Netanyahu’s address to the U.N. Thursday, opting instead to go to a luncheon with foreign ministers.
Dozens of Senators Urge Cuban President to Release Alan Gross
A bipartisan group of Unites States senators wrote a letter to Cuban President Raul Castro, urging him to release Alan Gross.
Germany Probes Alleged Nazi Camp Guard Living in U.S.
Germany has opened a war crimes investigation against Johann “Hans” Breyer, a former Nazi camp guard who has been living in US for 60 years
House Urges Obama to Prevent Ahmadinejad UN Speech on Yom Kippur
The House of Representatives introduced a resolution that calls on US to pressure UN to prevent Ahmadinejad from addressing GA on Yom Kippur
US to Remove Iranian Opposition Group from Terrorist List
US is set to pull the Iranian group known as the Mujahedin-e-Khalq (MEK) off the list of known terrorist organizations.
CNN Lambasted for Use of Dead Ambassador's Private Journal
US State Department blasts CNN for use of a private journal found amid the wreckage of the attack on the US consulate
Pakistani FM Thanks Clinton for Denouncing Anti-Islam Film
Pakistan's foreign minister on Friday thanked Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for criticizing the anti-Islam film.
Intel Official: Libya Attack Was Terrorism, But Not Pre-Planned
A senior counterterrorism official told senators that last week’s attack on the U.S. Consulate in Libya, was definitely a terrorist attack.
Russia Ousts US Aid Agency for 'Political Meddling'
Russia has ousted the United States Agency for International Development, claiming that the aid agency has undermined Russia's sovereignty.
Al Qaeda Calls Murder of US Ambassador 'The Best Gift'
Al Qaeda's affiliate in North Africa called the murder of Ambassador Chris Stevens a "gift"; urged Muslims to continue killing US officials.
Report: US Positioning Forces in as Many as 18 Locations
The U.S. military is positioning troops in as many as 18 locations in the Middle East that the Pentagon is “paying particular attention to.”
U.S. Treasury Freezes Nasrallah's Assets
U.S. Treasury imposes sanctions on Hizbullah leader Hassan Nasrallah and two other members, for their role in aiding the crackdown in Syria.
Diplomat Killed in Libya: 'I Might 'Die Tonight’
One of U.S. diplomats who was killed Tuesday said in an online forum hours prior to the attack that he had a feeling he might "die tonight."
Lawmakers Urge Libya, Egypt Aid be Stripped Following Attacks
Conservative lawmakers on Capitol Hill are urging that aid to Libya and Egypt be stripped from a six-month federal funding bill.
Obama Administration Disavows Cairo Embassy Apology
The Obama administration is disavowing a statement from its own Cairo embassy that seemed to apologize for anti-Muslim activity in the U.S.
New Federal Study Claims US Vulnerable to Missile Attacks
Critical shortcomings in America’s network of early warning systems and missile interceptors could put the U.S. at risk of missile attacks.
Intelligence Warns of Attacks Against Israeli and US Embassies
Egyptian intelligence warned that a radical jihadi group is planning to launch attacks against the US and Israeli embassies in Cairo.
Homeland Security Alerts: 'Zombies Are Coming!'
Homeland Security has warned that “zombies are coming,” and has urged citizens to prepare for apocalyptic disasters.
U.S. Designates Haqqani Network a Terrorist Group
The U.S. State Department on Friday officially designated the Pakistan-based Haqqani a terrorist organization.
Oren 'Categorically Denies' Saying GOP is 'Dangerous' for Israel
Israel’s ambassador to US “categorically denied” saying GOP is “dangerous” for Israel by making support for Jewish state a partisan issue.
First-hand Account of Bin Laden Raid Elicits Wrath of Pentagon
The Pentagon has threatened to take legal action against author who wrote firsthand account of raid that killed Osama bin Laden.
Video: Suicide Bomber Rams US Consulate in Pakistan
A suicide bomber rammed his vehicles not the U.S. Consulate in Pakistan, killing two non-Americans and himself.
Egypt Rejected U.S. Demand to Fire on Iranian Ship in Suez
Egyptian Naval Forces recently rejected a U.S. demand to fire on an Iranian vessel loaded with arms and heading to Syria.
Defying Israel and US, UN's Ban Ki-Moon Confirms Trip to Tehran
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will attend Iran for NAM summit, defying objections from Israel, US and Jewish groups to boycott the event.
Federal Agents Arrest Armed Man Over Obama Threats
Federal agents in Washington state have arrested an armed man accused of making threats against President Obama.
US Sues Florida for Halting Kosher Meals
The federal government is suing Florida's Department of Corrections for not offering kosher meals to prison inmates.
U.S. House Foreign Affairs Chair Urges EU to Ban Hizbullah
Chairwoman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, urges the EU to designate Hizbullah as a terrorist group.
Bomb Threat on NY Flight Forces Emergency Landing
Passenger jet flying from NY to Moscow made emergency landing in Iceland after a caller claimed there was a bomb on board.
Longest Serving Female Inmate in US Released from Prison
Betty Smithey, the longest-incarcerated woman in America, was released from custody after serving 49 years in prison for murdering an infant
Correction: Iran Planned to Attack Israeli Embassy in US
Correction: Israeli Ambassador Michael Oren was misrepresented in interview with WTOP radio station.
Russia: New US Sanctions Against Iran 'Overt Blackmail'
Russia criticized new US sanctions against Iran, calling them “undisguised blackmail” and a "crude contradiction of international law."
Woman Forced to Sit in Back of Plane Sues El Al
A woman is suing El Al for gender discrimination after she was forced to switch her seat in order to accommodate an ultra- Orthodox man.
US, Turkey Plan for Syrian Chemical Warfare
US and Turkish leaders meet in Istanbul to make contingency plans in case Syria decides to use its chemical weapons.
Obama to Dine with Ahmadinejad, Morsi at U.N. Assembly in NY?
Ban Ki-moon has invited Obama to join Ahmadinejad, Morsi at a VIP lunch on opening day of U.N. General Assembly in NY.
70 Yrs. Ago: Telegram Alerts World of Nazi Holocaust
Seventy years ago the WJC representative in Geneva sent a telegram to US diplomats informing them of Hitler’s plans to annihilate the Jews.
Obama Aide Accepted $100,000 Fee from Company with Ties to Iran
A close aide to President Obama accepted $100,000 speaking fee in 2010 from an affiliate of a company doing business with Iran.
ADL Slams Comparison of Iranian Exile Camp to Auschwitz
Lawmakers accused US, Iraqi leaders of being responsible for atrocious conditions of Iranian exiles, with one making comparison to Auschwitz
U.S. House Considers Jewish Refugees Bill
A bipartisan bill ensuring recognition of of 850,000 Jewish refugees displaced from Arab countries has been introduced to US Congress.
Iran, Hizbullah, Al-Qaeda Should Pay $6b for 9/11, Judge Rules
A U.S. federal judge has ruled that al Qaeda, the Taliban, Iran and Hizbullah should pay $6 billion in damages for supporting 9/11 attacks.
Clinton Denies Aide's Links to Muslim Brotherhood
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton denied allegations that one of her top aides has links to the Islamist Muslim Brotherhood movement.
Giuliani: Obama as Israel-Ally 'Biggest Joke' He's Ever Heard
Former NY City Mayor Rudy Giuliani said the idea that Obama is a friend of the Jewish state is “the biggest joke” he’s ever heard.
Krauthammer: No Israel Supporters Will Vote For Obama
Krauthammer: No one who is pro-Israel will vote for Obama unless they have “been in a coma for three-and-a-half years.”
Pelosi: Republican Jews Being 'Exploited'
House minority leader Nancy Pelosi said she believes Republican Jews are "being exploited"; using Israel to as "excuse" to divert attention
Clinton: World Must 'Push Back' Against Holocaust Denial
Speaking at U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, US Secretary of State called on the international community to “act against anti-Semitism.”
US Senator Tweets 'Disappointed' in BBC's Olympics Coverage
Republican Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) sided with Israel in criticizing the BBC for refusing to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
US Warns Syria Over Chemical Weapons
Pentagon officials tell Syria not to 'even consider' using chemical weapons; Israel will secure Syrian stockpiles if regime collapses
Witness: US Attacked Without Warning
Indian fisherman says US Navy opened fire without warning in Monday's deadly incident in the Persian Gulf.
U.S. Navy Ship Fires at Boat in Persian Gulf
A U.S. military ship fired at a small boat in the Persian Gulf after it ignored repeated warnings to stop, killing one person.
US Refuses to Reveal Details on Downed Turkish Jet
U.S. officials claim they know the details regarding the Turkish jet downed by Syria last month, but refuse to reveal them to the public.
State Democrats, ADL Blast Maine Governor for 'Gestapo' Remarks
State Democrats are lashing out at Maine Governor Paul LePage after he compared the IRS to the Nazi Gestapo.
In Narrow Vote, Presbyterian Church Rejects Israel Divestment
The Presbyterian Church USA narrowly rejected a proposal to divest from companies that supply equipment to Israel.
'Just Like in Israel,' U.S. Celebrates Independence Day
Fireworks, barbecues, and celebrations- a pictorial illustration of the U.S. on its 236th anniversary
Waldo Canyon Fire Claims First Victim
A fire blazing in and around Colorado Springs has forced tens of thousands to flee, burned some 346 homes, and has now taken its first life
US Grants China Exemption on Iran Sanctions
The United States has decided not to penalize China and Singapore for continued purchases of Iranian oil, citing 'significant reductions.'
