US

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.

UK Warns Iran: 'Don't Close Strait of Hormuz'

Britain is warning Iran it may resort to military action if Tehran attempts to close the Strait of Hormuz to Western oil shipping.

New Iranian Line: Al Qaeda Obama's Batsman

Iranian allied propagandists are pressing Tehran's new anti-Washington claim: al-Qaeda is working for the US.

Is Iran Following in Qaddafi's Footsteps?

Iran has threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz to foreign military vessels, much as Qaddafi did with the Gulf of Sidra in the 1980's.

4 Day LA Arson Spree Ends

24 Year Old Suspect Sets Off Over 50 Fires on New Year Weekend

An arson rampage responsible for fifty fires occurs in Los Angeles and the police have a suspect in custody.

Mossad Chief: Nuclear Iran Not an Existential Threat

Mossad chief Tamir Pardo says a nuclear armed Iran doesn't mean Israel has to "close up and go home."

Report: US Pushing Israel to Free Barghouti

The Obama administration wants Israel to release arch-terrorist Marwan Barghouti so he can run for election.

Iran Claims American Ship Observing Hormuz Naval Exercises

Iran claimed that it had observed an American aircraft carrier sailing in the same area where it was conducting military exercises.

Yemen's Saleh US Bound

Obama administration officials have decided Yemen's outgoing president will be allowed into the US "for medical treatment only."

Baghdad Bombings Carry 'Political Message'

Iraqi officials say the bombings that killed 69 in Baghdad on Thursday are 'political' as the country faces a deepening sectarian crisis.

Obama: Thanks to Our Sanctions - Iran is Isolated

US president Barack Obama tried to ramp up his rhetoric against Iran - but continued to focus on sanctions as he discussed the future.

Iran to Broadcast Footage of Downed US Drone

Footage of a downed US stealth drone will be broadcast by Iranian officials, who have invited Russia and China to inspect the craft.

NDAA Passes Senate; Veto Looms

Administration Objects but NDAA Passes with Bipartisan Support

The senate has effectively stated that it views terror as a war and not merely a criminal act to be handled by civil law enforcement.

More Iran Sanctions as Europe Considers Oil Shutoff

EU countries and US approved even more sanctions on Iran as Europe finds itself divided on halting purchases of Iranian oil

Update: Lead in German Terror Probe

As tensions mount between Iran and the West, German officials are investigating whether Iran is targeting US bases in Germany

Pakistan to Boycott Conference

Pakistan Will Boycott Bonn Conference on Afghanistan

Pakistan will not attend next week's conference on Afghanistan in Bonn, Germany to protest last week's lethal raid killing 24 soldiers.

Pakistan "Reevaluating" US Ties

A two-hour series of NATO airstrikes that killed 24 Pakistani soldiers has led Islamabad to reconsider cooperation with the US.

US Seizes Over 130 Internet Domains

Authorities say the domains were involved with content piracy and counterfeit goods.

Pakistan Appoints New Ambassador to the US

Lliberal politician Sherry Rehman has been appointed as Islamabad's new envoy to the US envoy amid tensions with the army.

A Run Down of US Sanctions on Iran

The Obama administration on Monday announced a new round of sanctions against Iran, but what do they entail?

Arab Leaders Offer Assad Safe Haven

US officials say Arab leaders have offered Syria's Bashar al-Assad a safe-haven in exchange for his "inevitable" departure from power.

Say It Ain't So Joe

Football Related Scandal Traumatizes the United States

The legendary and unifying figure of Joe Paterno is currently under assault for failure to report sex abuse of minors by his subordinate.

Iran Threatens to Kill Americans if Generals Attacked

Iran's generals say they will kill "dozens of Americans" if any of their top commanders are killed by the US.

Tehran Threatens US With Terror Lawsuits

Iran has threatened sue the United States for every military action and covert operation the US has undertaken in the past 50 years.

Iran Rattles Saber at Israel, US

Speculation in Israel's press about a potential strike on Iran's nuclear program, Tehran has warned of counter-punching in 'a suprising way'

Freak US Snowstorm Roars Through Northeast, Kills 3

A freak early snowstorm roared through the U.S.northeast over the weekend, leaving two million people without power and three people dead.

US to Sell F-16 to Egypt in Grapel Deal

Egypt came out a big winner in the deal for Ilan Grapel: the US will sell Cairo the F-16 fighter, while Israel frees 25 prisoners.

Haqqani Group Rebuffs US Peace-Talk Proposal

Taliban insurgents say, if Hillary Clinton wants peace-talks, she came to the wrong address.

US State Department Pays Mikati Unannounced Visit

Senior US official arrives unannounced in Beirut to pay Lebanese Prime Minister a late night visit over funding for the STL.

US Flip-Flops, Criticizes Shalit Deal

US officials retracted praise of Israel's terrorists-for-Shalit deal when it was learned some of those released had killed US citizens.

US Moves to Isolate Iran Over Assassination Plot

US officials are moving to isolate Iran after revealing a plot by Tehran to assassinate rival Saudi Arabia's ambassador in Washington.

US Drone Strikes Kill Senior Haqqani Terrorist

A top Haqqani network terrorist, and ten others, were killed in UAV strikes as US envoy meets with Pakistani officials.

Holding Iran Accountable

Iran Committed an Act of War - Will Obama Respond in Kind?

The thwarting of an Iranian plot raises the issue how far will the US go in response? Hard to complain, after Israel's cave-in.

US: Tehran Plotted to Assassinate Saudi Envoy

Washington says Iran's covert Quds force plotted to assassinate Saudi Arabia's envoy to the United States on American soil.

Grapel Faces More Charges

As Cairo, Jerusalem, and Washington discuss a potential swap of security prisoners for Ilan Grapel prosecutors heap on more charges.

Pakistani Taliban Considering Peace Talks

Pakistan's Taliban insurgents say they are considering peace talks with Islamabad in a move that could raise Washington's ire.

Leaks Shed Light on Al-Awaki Hit

Sources say a secret legal memorandum sought to justify the targeted killing of a US citizen without trial by US forces abroadl.

Gaza Becomes A Separate Nation: Visa Required to Enter

Hamas may have pre-empted the PA statehood bid with one of its own, creating facts on the ground in Gaza. A visa is now required to enter.

Abbas: US Aid Cut Hurts Peace Process

PA chairman says a decision by US lawmakers to freeze aid the PA will "hurt the peace process," complains US is an Israeli ally.

Occupy Wall Street Goes Global

Protest Movement Spreading Worldwide

The Occupy Wall Street Movement is perceived as a political left ally reinforced by hard economic times. Its actual impact remains cloudy.

Mideast: US Envoys Face Threats, Assaults

US envoy pelted with eggs and tomatoes before barricading himself in a Damascus residence; US envoy in Cairo threatened with violence.

US, EU Slam Gilo Construction Project

Western officials criticized Israel's decision to build 1,100 new housing units in the Gilo neighborhood of Jerusalem.

What Does Abbas' United Nations Bid Mean?

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas is set to submit his application for full UN membership to Secretary Ban Ki-moon, but does it mean anything?

Prosor Working to Keep US From Having to Use Veto

UN envoy Ron Prosor hopes to build a bloc of 7 votes against the PA statehood bid to save the US from having to use its veto in the UNSC

Netanyahu: Obama 'Wearing Badge of Honor'

PM Binyamin Netanyahu thanked US president Barack Obama for standing with Israel, saying it was "a badge of honor."

How not to Win Friends

Obama's Scaled Down Arms Deal with Taiwan Alienates All Sides

By scaling down the arms deal with Taiwan, Obama has not assuaged Beijing and created animosity with Taiwan's government and opposition.

Iran Tensions Open Nuclear Watchdog Conference

A rhetorical shooting match between Washington and Tehran set the tone as the 151-nation IAEA conference opened in Vienna.

PLO: US Threatening to Cut Ties

PLO executive committee member Hanna Amira says the US has threatened to cut ties with the PA if it pursues statehood bid at the UN.