Iran State TV station FARS announced Saturday morning that four American dual-nationality prisoners were released from Iranian custody in a “prisoner swap” with the United States.
The new chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee is urging President Barack Obama to stand strong against new demands from Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi. Morsi is calling for the release of convicted terrorist Omar Abdul Rahman. “I urge the
President Obama’s CIA Director pick, White House chief counter-terrorism adviser John Brennan, has a number of issues to answer for before Senators on Capitol Hill confirm him. PJ Media’s Patrick Poole compiled an extensive list of stories concerning Brennan dating
This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com China quadruples rice imports for no apparent reason Obamacare causes health insurance rates to surge 2013 versus 1913, the year before the start of the Great War China quadruples rice imports for no apparent
Argentine President Cristina Kirchner will go on a four-nation trip in a rented British airplane for fear that her official aircraft would be impounded in a debt dispute, the government said Monday. Despite a bitter war of words with London
Global fast food chain McDonald’s is embracing its Australian nickname Down Under, with selected stores around the country changing their signage on Tuesday to “Macca’s”. The world-first change — a temporary measure — comes after a branding survey commissioned by
Those who stubbornly insist that the Palestinian Authority represents the voice of moderation among Palestinians need to pay attention to recent comments by a PA official calling for the retaking of Jerusalem. Palestinian Authority Chief Islamic Judge Tayseer Al-Tamimi uttered
Historically, antisemitism has provided the perfect diversionary ploy for dictators and demagogues. Today is no different. From Tehran to Timbuktu, radical political Islamism (not to be confused with Islam the religion), and the governments and institutions they control are employing antisemitism
By FABIOLA SANCHEZAssociated PressCARACAS, VenezuelaVenezuela’s government says President Hugo Chavez is in a “stable situation” receiving treatment due to a severe respiratory infection. The government provided its latest update on Monday night. Information Minister Ernesto Villegas said the government is
In 2002, then-Nebraska Senator Chuck Hagel was the only member of the United States Congress to receive a special invitation from former President Jimmy Carter to join him on a trip to Cuba. Mr. Hagel chose not to go, citing
Monday, President Barack Obama picked top counter-terrorism adviser John Brennan to become the next head of the CIA. Brennan’s views on radical Islam may concern hawkish Senators who will scrutinize Obama’s choice for CIA chief. In May of 2010, Fox News reported
Indian officials have stirred further outrage over the now infamous brutal gang-rape and murder that occurred on December 16, 2012 on an Indian bus by insulting the deceased victim. The brutal assault became a murder after the victim, a young
According to reports, Obama will nominate Counterterrorism and Homeland Security Adviser John Brennan to be Gen. David Petraeus’ successor as Director of the CIA. This the same Brennan who, in 2009, told us the “war on terrorism” was over, and
Sen. Dick Durbin won his first race for Congress by positioning himself as a strong supporter of Israel. In 1982, he took on long-term incumbent Republican Paul Findley and edged him by just over 1,000 votes, chiefly because he was
Prof. Alan Dershowitz of Harvard Law School is a legendary defense lawyer, and the country’s foremost pro-Israel advocate. He is also a steadfast supporter of President Barack Obama. Breitbart News spoke to him in an exclusive interview today about the nomination
Former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson and Google CEO Eric Schmidt have embarked on what is described as a “private delegation” to North Korea. The problem is this private delegation seems to have a very public purpose, inasmuch as Richardson,
The magistrate hearing the case of five men accused of gang-raping and murdering a 23-year-old student in New Delhi ordered on Monday that their first appearance in court take place behind closed doors. A group of lawyers from the Saket
An Algerian computer hacker wanted by the FBI for allegedly stealing millions of dollars from American banks to fund a lavish lifestyle has been arrested in Bangkok, Thai police said Monday. Hamza Bendelladj, 24, appeared unruffled by his looming extradition
The Egyptian army foiled a bid early Monday to attack a Coptic church in the Rafah border town with Gaza as the minority Christian community began celebrating its Christmas, MENA news agency reported. Another car carrying masked men sped away
Pope Benedict told about 10,000 attendees at Mass in Vatican City on Sunday that Roman Catholic leaders must have the courage to stand up to attacks by “intolerant agnosticism” that is widespread in many countries. In the wake of attacks
As efforts to get former Senator Chuck Hagel (R-Neb.) into position for the nomination for Sec. of Defense continue to unfold, reports indicate he may face as many problems with Democrat Senators as with Republicans. Republicans have long been wary
This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Syria’s Assad promises new violence in public speech Brookings Institute freaks out over ‘extremism’ and fiscal cliff India and Pakistan armies clash in Kashmir Syria’s Assad promises new violence in public speech Bashar al-Assad
Let’s consider two very different efforts by the Republican “loyal opposition”: first, the successful effort to derail Susan Rice’s nomination as secretary of state; and second, the unsuccessful effort to preserve all of the Bush tax cuts as part of
The trillion dollar coin is now apparently being taken seriously as an alternative way for the Obama administration to cover the gap between borrowing and spending by simply adding to the resources of the U.S. Treasury, and without convincing Congress
Mexican authorities said they have discovered a “sophisticated” tunnel likely intended for smuggling drugs and migrants across the US-Mexico border. The entrance to the tunnel, which was still under construction, is located in a warehouse about 300 meters (328 yards)
