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US Puts $33m Bounty on al-Shabaab Leaders

Somalia's al-Qaeda allied al-Shabaab has been targeted by US officials seeking information on the terror group's top leaders

Dan Shapiro: Iran's Diplomatic Window 'Rapidly Closing'

US ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro says 'Iran's window of opportunity is rapidly closing' following a second round of failed talks

US to Consider Naming Arab Americans 'Disadvantaged Minority'

The US Commerce Department is considering naming Arab Americans a socially and economically disadvantaged minority group.

US Cuts Mideast Military Drill Short

A joint military drill sponsored by the United States with several Mideast nations that did not include Israel has suddenly been canceled.

Navi Pillay Receives New Term as UN Rights Chief

The UN General Assembly unanimously overruled Syria's objections and gave the outspoken Pillay to two more years in her post

Report: US Mulling Arms for Syrian Rebels

The US may be on the verge of arming Syria's rebels, but officials worry where the guns will be pointed when the revolution ends

Special Needs Kids: 'We Have a Special Mission in God's World'

A group of hareidi special needs children from New York were treated to a tour of the US Capitol and White House

Iran Dickers With World Powers In Baghdad

In a sign talks between the P5+1 and Tehran may be a protracted affair, proposals and counter-proposals are flying in Iraq

Shapiro: US Military Ready for Iran Strike – If Needed

US Ambassador tells Israelis that America's military is not only ready to strike Iran, but has made all the necessary preparations to do so.

Non-Jew Buried in Jewish Cemetery Sparks Lawsuit

A Jewish woman is suing a local synagogue for allowing a non-Jewish woman to be buried in a Jewish cemetery.

Iran Boasts of End to US-Israel Alliance

An Iranian newspaper tied to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei recently boasted that United States has “rejected” Israel within recent months.

Official: Cuba Willing to Negotiate Release of Alan Gross

Cuban authorities may be ready to negotiate the status of jailed American Alan Gross, a senior Cuban official said.

New Hampshire Lawmaker's Nazi Salute Stuns House

A New Hampshire lawmaker shouted the Nazi salute “Sieg Heil,” at Speaker William O’Brien during a debate on voter identification legislation

Israeli Runs for US Congress

Born in New York and raised in Israel, Itamar Gelbman is running in the May 29 Republican Primary in Texas’s Sixth Congressional District.

Neo-Nazi Kills 5, Including Baby, in Arizona Shooting

Five people, including a two-year old baby, were shot and killed in Arizona on Wednesday by a neo-Nazi militia leader, who then shot himself

Iran: F-22s in UAE are US-Israeli Plot

Iranian lawmaker: Basing of America’s most sophisticated stealth jet fighters in the UAE is U.S.-Israel plot to create regional instability.

OAS Summit Shows US Decline

Obama Incapable Of Wowing Latin American States As In 2009

Barack Obama was on the defensive at the OAS summit at Cartagena, Columbia.

Israel Advocacy Earns Hours of US Interrogation

Don't tell the brilliant TSA watchmen you are a pro-Israel activist - unless you have a few hours to spend under interrogation!

Iran Worried Over US Missile Shield

Iran has "advised" neighboring Arab states to reject a US missile shield project that would protect them from Tehran's missiles.

Video: Holiday Bustle in Meah She'arim

US Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro and his wife sent Israel their good wishes for Passover during a tour of Meah She'arim in Jerusalem

Obama Denies Secret Russian 'Nuclear Agenda'

US president Barack Obama sought to allay damage from his second high profile open mic gaffe saying he was not hatching secret plots.

US Exempting Japan, 10 EU Countries on Iran

US president Barack Obama will exempt Japan and 10 EU states from banking sanctions, allowing trade with Iran.

Abbas Tells Obama He's Ready to Talk

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas reportedly told US president Barack Obama he is ready to negotiate with Israel, but insists on preconditions.

Obama: US Will Breach Iran’s ‘Electronic Curtain’

US president Barack Obama charged Tehran with violating its citizens freedom and vowed tear down Iran's 'electronic curtain'

Pentagon Fears 'Regional War'

US officials are concerned that an Israeli strike on Iran could result in regional war and hundreds of US casualties, after Pentagon games

Panetta on Iran: 'We Will Act If We Have To'

US Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta told AIPAC the US would use military force to stop Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

US on Tornado Watch After Deadly Storms

A dozen US states are on tornado watch after a series of tornadoes ripped open the nation's midsection overnight on Friday.

Obama: US Support for Israel 'Sacrosanct'

US president Barack Obama is seeking to shore up his Israel credentials as he prepares for a high-profile meeting with Israel's leader.

7 Americans Leave Egypt – But Charges Remain

Seven US citizens posted a bond of close to USD 5 million to leave Egypt amid a trial over NGO's fomenting unrest and elections meddling

Egypt Lifts Travel Ban on US Citizens

A weeks-long standoff between Washington and Cairo over a travel ban on US citizens in Egypt involved in a campaign funding scandal ends.

Clinton Touts 'Aggressive Outreach' on Iran Sanctions

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told lawmakers on Capitol Hill that the US was moving quickly on Iran sanctions

Pyongyang Halts Uranium Enrichment for Food

North Korea's new leader Kim Jong-Un agrees to halt uranium enrichment and allow IAEA access in exchange for US food.

US Upbeat About North Korea Talks

Diplomats from Washington and Pyongyang met for the first time since Kim John Il's death to explore restarting multi-lateral talks.

Turkey Announces Purchase of 100 F-35s

Ankara announced it plans to purchase 100 F-35 joint strike fighters in a move that could erode Israel's regional air superiority.

Sectarian Bombings in Iraq Kill 60+

A string of bombings targeting primarily Shiite targets killed scores and wounded hundreds as Baghdad's political crisis deepens.

US Still Stonewalling MK Ben Ari on Visa

MK Ben Ari says that US officials continue to refuse his application for a visa saying his safety is a concern; he says it's politics.

Netanyahu to Meet Obama on March 5

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is expected to meet with US President Barack Obama in Washington during his March 4-6 AIPAC visit.

Netanyahu: Iran Sanctions 'Not Working'

Frustration with Iran is boiling over in Jerusalem amid this week's terror attacks targeting Israel's diplomats in Asia.

Iran Threatens Gulf Arabs Over 'US Plots'

Iran's parliamentary speaker tells Gulf Arab states there will be 'consequences' if they continue to aid US sanctions on Iran.

Use of "SS" Symbol, Innocent Intent?

A picture, showing Marine troops gathered around an "SS" symbol imprinted on a flag, sparks outrage in Jewish community.

Harper Gets Pandas + Contracts

Republicans Blame Obama For Losing Canadian Oil To Chinese

Republicans are fuming over Canada's energy agreement with China and blaming Obama.

US Officials: Mossad Backing Iranian 'Terrorists'

A report by NBC claims the Mossad is backing an Iranian terror group in an assassination campaign against Iranian nuclear assets.

State Department Pulls Embassy Staff from Syria

US Ambassador to Syria Robert Ford and his remaining staff have closed the embassy in Damascus and traveled by convoy to Jordan.

Israel - a Strategic Asset for the United States?

US Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro, and former Ambassador Robert Blackwill, say the answer is clearly yes.

Senator Leaks Secret Mossad Meetings on TV

A faux pax by Senator Diane Feinstein outed the presence of Mossad chief Tamir Pardo in Washington to discuss a possible strike on Iran.

Yemen: Airstrikes, Assassination Attempts, and Kidnappings

Post-Saleh Yemen is beginning to look like the Wild West as the new government and its US allies battle with Al Qaeda, tribesmen.

US to Deploy Commando "Mother Ship" in Middle East

The Pentagon is refurbishing an ageing ship to serve as a floating platform for commando operations near the Persian Gulf.

US Ambassador: 'US Won't Be Complicit in Second Holocaust'

US Ambassador to Israel, Dan Shapiro, said the US will not remain idle and be complicit in Iran's bid to destroy the Jewish state.

US Hopeful Saleh Departure Will Help Yemen Heal

The top US diplomat in Yemen hailed President Ali Abdullah Saleh's departure from the country as a step towards stability.

Security Council Remains Unfavorable to PA Statehood Bid

US diplomats say the Security Council change-up hasn't changed the fact that the PA statehood bid is a dead letter.

Is Iraq Becoming Obama's Perfect Storm?

As the US looks towards presidential elections and violence goes stratospheric in Iraq, will Baghdad turn into Obama's perfect storm?

Arab League Extends Syria Observer Mandate By 1 Month

The 22-member Arab League has officially voted to extend the mandate of the observer mission to Syria by one month.

Iran Scoffs at Western Sanctions

Iran says Western sanctions are having no effect because demand for its oil outstrips its customers' other concerns.

Iran's UN Ambassador Warns: We Can Close Strait of Hormuz

Iran's ambassador to the United Nations says that closing the Strait of Hormuz is an option if "somebody wants to tighten the noose."

Bolton: Obama's Iran Policy 'Naive'

Former US ambassador to the UN John Bolton says sanctions won't deter Tehran and Obama's most lasting legacy will be a nuclear armed Iran.

Visiting Senators Back Manila

Senators Seek To Arm Philippines To Deter China

A delegation of four US senators promised military assistance and diplomatic support to Manila in its territorial dispute with China.

TIME: Mossad Trained, Paid Assassins in Iran

TIME Magazine cites "sources" who say Israel's Mossad was responsible for paying and training assassins to kill Iranian nuclear scientists.

A-Jad Rails Against Capitalism, America

Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad railed against capitalism and the US on the last leg of his Latin American tour.

US Ejects Venezuelan Consul Over Cyber-Plot

The US has ejected a Venezuelan diplomat believed to have been involved in a cyber-plot to attack servers at US nuclear sites.

Iran Thanks U.S. for Rescuing Fishermen

Iran's Foreign Ministry thanked the United States Saturday for rescuing 13 of its fishermen from pirates.