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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.

PA Threatens US Over Security Council Veto

Officials in Ramallah warned the US its promised Security Council veto of the PA statehood bid will 'destroy' the two-state solution.

US Dismisses PA Draft Text Rumors

US ambassador to the UN Susan Rice dismissed rumors a draft text for the PA statehood bid exists - or that the US is negotiating one.

Cheney: Israel Will Bomb Iran Reactor if Need Be

Former US vice president Dick Cheney says Israel has the will to act if it concludes Iran's nuclear program poses an existential threat.

Russia to Support PA Statehood Bid at UN

Russia will support the Palestinian Authority's bid for recognition as a new country by the United Nations and membership in its ranks.

German Foreign Minister to Meet with Abbas in Ramallah

Germany's foreign minister goes to Ramallah in a last-ditch effort to convince PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas to abandon the UN statehood bid.

It's Official: US Will Veto PA's UN Statehood Bid

The United States has announced it will exercise its veto in the U.N. Security Council to block a bid by the PA to gain UN membership.

US Formally Asks PA to Drop Statehood Bid

After months of implicit opposition to the PA statehood bid at the UN on September 20, the US has formally asked the PA to drop the move.

PA Continues Propaganda Offensive on Washington

PLO official Yasser Abed-Rabbo said the United States was showing "disdain for Arabs" by opposing the PA statehood bid at the UN.

US Position Upsets PA

Officials in Ramallah complain the United States is threatening them over their statehood bid at the UN on September 20.

Meteorologists: Katia Likely to Miss US

With the US still reeling from the blow dealt by Irene, meteorologists are cautiously optimistic tropical storm Katia will avoid the US

Turkey to Host ABM Radar

Iranian Threats Prompt Turkey to Shelter under NATO Umbrella

The rivalry between Turkey and Iran over influence in the Middle East has prompted a Turkish decision to join NATO's missile shield.

CIA Ops Strain US-Pakistan Ties

Washington's refusal to sign a 'memorandum of understanding' detailing its operations and sharing intelligence has Islamabad up in arms.

Oren: PA Statehood Jeopardizes Oslo

Israeli Ambassador to the United States says Israel has no agreements with a 'Government of Palestine.'