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Interview: Hamas official Aziz Dweik, the constitutional successor to Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas, rejects violence. He seeks to bridge the Hamas divide with Abbas's Fatah party, which weakens Palestinians in talks with Israel.
This Week's Top Stories in Foreign Affairs: Massacre in Mindanao SI Analysis: At least 57 people were brutally killed as a result of a longstanding...
The U.N. nuclear watchdog voted Friday to rebuke Iran for building a uranium enrichment plant in secret but Tehran rejected the move as "intimidation" which would poison its negotiations with world powers.
Vast crowds of pilgrims cast stones at walls representing the devil on the third day of the annual hajj on Friday as Muslims around the world began celebrating Eid al-Adha, the most important holiday of the Islamic calendar.
The United States warned Iran on Friday it is prepared to push for significantly stronger economic sanctions against it in the wake of the U.N nuclear watchdog's resolution censuring Tehran's nuclear program.
A stunning archaeological find surfaced two weeks ago amid world-wide media coverage: "Vanished Persian Army Said Found in Desert." The longstanding mystery surrounding the Lost...
If Iran announced a complete halt of its uranium enrichment program and ordered an immediate dismantling of its nuclear facilities ... we would still not cut the Islamic Republic any slack.
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas dismissed an Israeli plan to temporarily halt new construction of West Bank settlements as insufficient on Friday, saying Palestinians don't accept Israel's tack in trying to restart peace negotiations.
An Israeli cabinet minister said on Friday he was optimistic about prospects for a prisoner swap with Palestinians for captured soldier Gilad Shalit, suggesting that talks were still alive to achieve a deal.
CAIRO, Nov. 27 (UPI) -- Negotiations for the release of captured Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit are close to fruition and a deal could be in place next week, Fox News reported Friday.
(RTTNews) - The board of directors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), UN's nuclear watchdog, passed a resolution on Friday censuring Iran for building a secret uranium-enrichment facility near the city of Qom and carrying on with its disputed uranium-enrichment program despite mounting international concerns.
MINA, Saudi Arabia — Vast crowds of pilgrims cast stones at walls representing the devil on the third day of the annual...
Hezbollah has become an important player in Lebanese politics. While it still advocates the destruction of Israel and has offered to help Palestinians from Lebanon, it says that Palestinians must take the lead in securing their freedom.
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is stepping squarely into Middle East politics, hosting the leaders of Iran and the Palestinians while trading barbs with Israel's president.
MINA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Vast crowds of pilgrims cast stones at walls representing the devil on the third day of the annual hajj today as Muslims around the world began celebrating Eid al-Adha, the most important holiday of the Islamic calendar. The weather was sunny and hot this morning over the desert valley on Mina, a contrast to the unusually heavy rains that soaked the faithful on the ...
Israel’s air force bombed a group of terrorists in Gaza as they prepared to launch a rocket at Israel. Four Palestinians were wounded in the Friday morning strike on northern Gaza, according to reports. The launcher was also destroyed.
A Palestinian attempting to fire Qassam rockets at southern Israel was killed in an Israel airstrike in northern Gaza early Friday, the army said.
The wineries of Israel are gaining global acclaim for their quality product, giving kosher wines a vintage reputation. But many of the finest wines come from vineyards in territories occupied by Israel since the 1967 war.
Israel pardoned members of the Fatah military wing in the West Bank for the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha, Maan news agency said. In an exclusive report published Thursday, the news agency said the Palestinian Authority sought pardons for 93 former militants but only 26 were approved.
A small Islamic extremist group influenced by Al Qaeda was blamed for the attempted strike in northern Gaza early Friday.
MINA, Saudi Arabia (AP) – Vast crowds of pilgrims cast stones at walls representing the devil on the third day of the annual hajj on Friday as Muslims around the world began celebrating Eid al-Adha, the most important holiday of the Islamic calendar. The weather was sunny and hot Friday morning over the desert valley on Mina, a contrast to the unusually heavy rains that soaked the faithful on ...
