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UN Kicks Iran Out of Syria Talks

UN Kicks Iran Out of Syria Talks

On Monday, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon withdrew his invitation for Iran to join peace talks over Syria, stating he was “deeply disappointed” by Iran’s refusal to accept the Geneva 2012 roadmap, which would require Iran to withdraw “troops and militias”

Economist Yanks 'Anti-Semitic' Cartoon

Economist Yanks 'Anti-Semitic' Cartoon

The Washington Free Beacon reports that over the weekend The Economist pulled a cartoon that “many observers criticized as anti-Semitic.” The cartoon featured Barack Obama chained to an emblem labeled U.S. Congress and featuring two Jewish Stars of David. The

Arab Reps Heckle Canada's Harper in Israeli Knesset

Arab Reps Heckle Canada's Harper in Israeli Knesset

Arab members of the Israeli legislature, the Knesset, heckled Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper several times during his address on Monday, the Jerusalem Post reports. Harper, whose conservative government is widely acknowledged as the most pro-Israel in the western world,

Free at Last: Iran Sanctions Begin Lifting Today

Free at Last: Iran Sanctions Begin Lifting Today

The interim, six-month nuclear deal with Iran officially takes effect today, Jan. 20. Though the deal was called an “historic mistake” by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, U.S. President Barack Obama believes it marks an opportunity for a new era

Cory Booker: Courage on Iran

Cory Booker: Courage on Iran

President Obama has dropped the hammer on sixteen Democratic senators who have joined a bold Robert Menendez, Democrat of New Jersey, and Mark Kirk, Republican of Illinois, in co-sponsoring new legislation that will increase sanctions against Iran should they fail

Israeli bill to outlaw the word Nazi sparks ire

Israeli bill to outlaw the word Nazi sparks ire

(AP) Israeli bill to outlaw the word Nazi sparks ireBy TIA GOLDENBERGAssociated PressJERUSALEMAn Israeli draft law that would criminalize the use of the word Nazi in most cases has sparked a debate on freedom of speech in a state that

Ron Fournier Predicts GOP Will Take Back Senate

Ron Fournier Predicts GOP Will Take Back Senate

National Journal’s Ron Fournier discusses the Chris Christie-Barack Obama media double standard, the potential for a U.S. deal with Iran and political prospects looking ahead to 2014 midterms on Wednesday’s broadcast of Laura Ingraham’s radio show…

Feinstein's Illogical Argument Against Iran Sanctions

Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s speech against the Kirk-Menendez bill, which would slap new sanctions on Iran in the event that it cheats on the interim nuclear deal that takes effect Monday, has triggered controversy with her comments about Israel (“we cannot

Egypt's Military Plans for Hamas Confrontation

Egypt's Military Plans for Hamas Confrontation

Since returning to power last summer, Egypt’s military leaders have continued to clash with the Palestinian terrorist organization Hamas. After cracking down on the Muslim Brotherhood, Reuters reports that the military is focused on undermining Hamas by supporting opposition activities and protests

Ariel Sharon Laid to Rest on Family Farm

Ariel Sharon Laid to Rest on Family Farm

Former Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon was laid to rest on his family farm in the south of Israel. Grieving relatives were joined by international leaders and officials representing the Israeli government and military. Among the most memorable eulogies of

Iran: A Bad Nuclear Deal Gets Worse

Iran: A Bad Nuclear Deal Gets Worse

The negotiators from the P5+1 nations (the U.S., plus the other permanent members of the UN Security Council and Germany) have managed to make the bad deal reached with Iran in Geneva in November over its nuclear program even worse.

Car Bombs, Clashes Kill 18 Civilians in Iraq

Car Bombs, Clashes Kill 18 Civilians in Iraq

By SINAN SALAHEDDINAssociated PressBAGHDADTwo car bombs targeted commuters in Baghdad and clashes between security forces and militants killed at least 18 civilians, officials said Sunday, amid an ongoing standoff between Iraqi forces and al-Qaida-linked militants west of the Iraqi capital.

The Post-Sharon Middle East

The Post-Sharon Middle East

The post-Ariel Sharon Middle East really began eight years ago, when he was incapacitated by a stroke. Within less than seven months, Israel’s enemies struck: Hamas in a daring attack from the Gaza Strip that resulted in the kidnapping of