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Planned Monument for Mecca Goers Leaves Eilat Residents Shocked
The residents of the southern Israeli city of Eilat are shocked at a plan by the municipality to establish a monument in the heart of the city’s downtown to commemorate Arab pilgrims to Mecca.
IDF Strikes Terror Targets in Gaza
The Israeli Air Force attacked terror targets in the Gaza Strip overnight Thursday. The attacks came in response to the recent escalation in rocket attacks on Israeli communities.
John Bolton visits Israel, says even with General Assembly support in September, U.S. will veto recognition of Palestinian state in Security Council.
In Nablus, Palestinians play down possibility of September Intifada
Ex-militants say they won't take to streets in September, but wish Israel would disappear.
US rejects Arab League support for PA statehood bid
State department says group's "diplomatic offensive" on plans to ask UN to recognize Palestinian state along '67 lines won't lead to agreement.
Arab League to seek full UN membership for Palestinians
The Arab League will ask the United Nations to upgrade the Palestinians to full member status, a draft statement from a league meeting in Qatar said on Thursday.
Hezbollah warns Israel against maritime border 'threats'
Hezbollah issued a stark warning to Jerusalem on Wednesday, vowing to protect Lebanon’s maritime sovereignty in the face of “Israeli threats.” Lebanon “will remain vigilant in order to regain its full rights, whatever it takes,” the Lebanese news website Naharnet quoted Hezbollah deputy chief Naim Qassem as saying.
Moscow to double in geographical size to ease overcrowding
Russian officials have announced plans to more than double Moscow's territory in a bid to alleviate the city's crippling traffic and overcrowding, but critics worry the move could prove to be an environmental fiasco and leave thousands displaced.
Russia said that Gadhafi would blow up Tripoli if it falls, Libya says that isn't true.
Israeli experts: Demise of Syria regime is only a matter of time.
Israeli defense officials said in a recent analysis it's just a matter of time before Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime falls. This line echoes comments by Defense Minister Ehud Barak, who last month told Haaretz he thought Assad's regime would fall within several months.
Hugo Chavez to get cancer treatment in Brazil, source says
U.S. and Viet Nam navies are participating in exercises. China isn't happy with the timing of it.
Russian envoy: Missile defense hinders ties
U.S. and NATO plans to deploy missile defenses in Europe continue to hamper closer Russian ties to the United States, despite recent improvements in relations, Russia’s foreign minister said during a visit to Washington this week.
Report: US may pull tactical nukes out of Europe
The United States is in talks with NATO to remove American tactical nuclear weapons from Europe, in a push toward a nuclear-weapons-free world and to cut costs, a Japanese newspaper said Friday.
Legionnaires' cases in Las Vegas
U.S. hails progress with Russia on cybersecurity
Russia and the U.S. are working to reduce chances for a cybersecurity incident that could damage the countries' relationship, according to the top cybersecurity adviser to U.S. President Barack Obama.
24,000 files taken from US Defense Dept. in cyber attack
The US Defense Department was the victim an apparent cyber attack in March, losing some 24,000 files to "foreign intruders," the Washington Post quoted a Pentagon official as saying on Thursday.
Volcano eruption in Indonesia
Italy approves an austerity package
Deal Is Made for Ending Shutdown in Minnesota
The governor of Minnesota and the state’s Republican lawmakers announced on Thursday that they had, at last, reached a deal on the state’s budget, bringing what is expected to be a swift reopening of government services.
China To U.S.: Raise the Debt Ceiling
China has publicly joined calls for the U.S. to get its financial house in order. “We hope that the U.S. government adopts responsible policies and measures to guarantee the interests of investors,” Hong Lei, a Foreign Ministry spokesman, said Thursday, according to the New York Times. Lei was asked about a warning from Moody’s that the credit rating agency was prepared to review the U.S. AAA status.
Free circumcision makes good politics in Turkey
"Circumcision is an important tradition in Islam," says Istanbul Mayor Ibrahim Kavuncu at citywide circumcision ceremony.
The residents of the southern Israeli city of Eilat are shocked at a plan by the municipality to establish a monument in the heart of the city’s downtown to commemorate Arab pilgrims to Mecca.
IDF Strikes Terror Targets in Gaza
The Israeli Air Force attacked terror targets in the Gaza Strip overnight Thursday. The attacks came in response to the recent escalation in rocket attacks on Israeli communities.
John Bolton visits Israel, says even with General Assembly support in September, U.S. will veto recognition of Palestinian state in Security Council.
In Nablus, Palestinians play down possibility of September Intifada
Ex-militants say they won't take to streets in September, but wish Israel would disappear.
US rejects Arab League support for PA statehood bid
State department says group's "diplomatic offensive" on plans to ask UN to recognize Palestinian state along '67 lines won't lead to agreement.
Arab League to seek full UN membership for Palestinians
The Arab League will ask the United Nations to upgrade the Palestinians to full member status, a draft statement from a league meeting in Qatar said on Thursday.
Hezbollah warns Israel against maritime border 'threats'
Hezbollah issued a stark warning to Jerusalem on Wednesday, vowing to protect Lebanon’s maritime sovereignty in the face of “Israeli threats.” Lebanon “will remain vigilant in order to regain its full rights, whatever it takes,” the Lebanese news website Naharnet quoted Hezbollah deputy chief Naim Qassem as saying.
Moscow to double in geographical size to ease overcrowding
Russian officials have announced plans to more than double Moscow's territory in a bid to alleviate the city's crippling traffic and overcrowding, but critics worry the move could prove to be an environmental fiasco and leave thousands displaced.
Russia said that Gadhafi would blow up Tripoli if it falls, Libya says that isn't true.
Israeli experts: Demise of Syria regime is only a matter of time.
Israeli defense officials said in a recent analysis it's just a matter of time before Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime falls. This line echoes comments by Defense Minister Ehud Barak, who last month told Haaretz he thought Assad's regime would fall within several months.
Hugo Chavez to get cancer treatment in Brazil, source says
U.S. and Viet Nam navies are participating in exercises. China isn't happy with the timing of it.
Russian envoy: Missile defense hinders ties
U.S. and NATO plans to deploy missile defenses in Europe continue to hamper closer Russian ties to the United States, despite recent improvements in relations, Russia’s foreign minister said during a visit to Washington this week.
Report: US may pull tactical nukes out of Europe
The United States is in talks with NATO to remove American tactical nuclear weapons from Europe, in a push toward a nuclear-weapons-free world and to cut costs, a Japanese newspaper said Friday.
Legionnaires' cases in Las Vegas
U.S. hails progress with Russia on cybersecurity
Russia and the U.S. are working to reduce chances for a cybersecurity incident that could damage the countries' relationship, according to the top cybersecurity adviser to U.S. President Barack Obama.
24,000 files taken from US Defense Dept. in cyber attack
The US Defense Department was the victim an apparent cyber attack in March, losing some 24,000 files to "foreign intruders," the Washington Post quoted a Pentagon official as saying on Thursday.
Volcano eruption in Indonesia
Italy approves an austerity package
Deal Is Made for Ending Shutdown in Minnesota
The governor of Minnesota and the state’s Republican lawmakers announced on Thursday that they had, at last, reached a deal on the state’s budget, bringing what is expected to be a swift reopening of government services.
China To U.S.: Raise the Debt Ceiling
China has publicly joined calls for the U.S. to get its financial house in order. “We hope that the U.S. government adopts responsible policies and measures to guarantee the interests of investors,” Hong Lei, a Foreign Ministry spokesman, said Thursday, according to the New York Times. Lei was asked about a warning from Moody’s that the credit rating agency was prepared to review the U.S. AAA status.
Free circumcision makes good politics in Turkey
"Circumcision is an important tradition in Islam," says Istanbul Mayor Ibrahim Kavuncu at citywide circumcision ceremony.