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Bryan Adams says guitar defaced by Egyptian customs officials

Bryan Adams says guitar defaced by Egyptian customs officials

  It’s hard to say whether Bryan Adams’ guitar gently weeps. But the rocker is none too happy with Egyptian customs officials whom he accused… Read More ›

Two hurt after Iron Maiden’s plane collides with truck

Two hurt after Iron Maiden’s plane collides with truck

Iron Maiden’s personal Boeing 747 collided with a tow truck Saturday at an airport in Chile, causing major damage to the aircraft and injuring two… Read More ›

At least 6 killed in avalanche in Italian Alps

At least 6 killed in avalanche in Italian Alps

A massive avalanche struck Saturday morning in the Italian Alps, sweeping away and burying about a large group of people — killing at least six… Read More ›

Police use pepper spray, arrest 2 at Trump rally

Police use pepper spray, arrest 2 at Trump rally

After weekend protests that force one rally’s cancellation, GOP contender vows ‘to start pressing charges’   Police said they used pepper spray twice outside a… Read More ›

Obama rebukes Trump for campaign rhetoric

Obama rebukes Trump for campaign rhetoric

President slams Republican candidate’s ‘insults and schoolyard taunts and manufacturing facts’   DALLAS, Texas – President Barack Obama on Saturday gave a mocking rebuke of… Read More ›

Trump: Man who tried to rush stage at rally connected to IS

Trump: Man who tried to rush stage at rally connected to IS

Republican frontrunner says online search revealed ties to jihadist group, a claim one IS expert calls ‘farcical’   WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican presidential front-runner Donald… Read More ›

Hamas leaders in Cairo seeking ‘new era’ with Egypt

Hamas leaders in Cairo seeking ‘new era’ with Egypt

Talks come in light of the intensified Egyptian blockade over the Gaza Strip, accusations that Hamas was involved in assassination of Egyptian public prosecutor and… Read More ›

Arabic media slams new Arab League leader for Israeli relationship

Arabic media slams new Arab League leader for Israeli relationship

New Arab Leage Secretary General Ahmed Aboul-Gheit is accused of having ‘conciliatory’ attitude towards Israel, and his friendly relationship with former foreign minister Tzipi Livni.… Read More ›

Senior IDF official: Hamas-ISIS cooperation is ongoing

Senior IDF official: Hamas-ISIS cooperation is ongoing

Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories tells Palestinian press that Hamas militants go to Sinai to fight with ISIS, while ISIS militants receive treatment… Read More ›

Israel to urge six world powers to punish Iran for missile violations

Israel to urge six world powers to punish Iran for missile violations

The United States, France and other countries said that if confirmed, the new launches of nuclear-capable ballistic missiles would violate UN Security Council resolution 2231.… Read More ›

Doing the right thing in West Africa

Doing the right thing in West Africa

  DAKAR – Paul Hirschson likes to tell a story about a European diplomat he met after being posted as Israel’s ambassador to Senegal last… Read More ›

‘Palestinian refugees are used as bargaining chips by their leaders’

‘Palestinian refugees are used as bargaining chips by their leaders’

“Refugee status is inherited, and the issue makes it difficult to solve the conflict. They’re waiting for a solution that will never be,” she stated.… Read More ›

British security firm G4S pulling out of Israel

British security firm G4S pulling out of Israel

Company cites ‘commercial reasons’ for selling business interests, but BDS campaign takes credit after years of pressuring G4S. Security company G4S says it is selling… Read More ›

Syrian opposition says not optimistic about peace talks

Syrian opposition says not optimistic about peace talks

  BEIRUT – The head of the Syrian opposition’s negotiating team said on Thursday it was not optimistic about peace talks getting under way in… Read More ›

Sanders outdid Clinton 2-1 among Michigan Arab Americans

Sanders outdid Clinton 2-1 among Michigan Arab Americans

  WASHINGTON — Arab Americans in the Dearborn area voted 2 to 1 for Jewish candidate Bernie Sanders in the Michigan Democratic primary, according to… Read More ›

Bill Simmons declares war on ESPN after it blocked employees from his podcast

Bill Simmons declares war on ESPN after it blocked employees from his podcast

  Any hope of peace and goodwill coming to the relationship between Bill Simmons and ESPN took a major hit this week. During a conversation… Read More ›

A former top aide to Vladimir Putin died of ‘blunt force trauma’ at a DC hotel

A former top aide to Vladimir Putin died of ‘blunt force trauma’ at a DC hotel

  Mikhail Lesin’s November 2015 death in a Washington, DC, hotel was already mysterious. The former Russian press minister and founder of the English-language television network Russia… Read More ›

Apple’s angry response to the Department of Justice: a ‘cheap shot’ that’s ‘intended to smear the other side’

Apple’s angry response to the Department of Justice: a ‘cheap shot’ that’s ‘intended to smear the other side’

  As expected, the US Department of Justice filed a legal response on Thursday to Apple’s refusal to help the FBI unlock an iPhone used by… Read More ›

San Francisco – Google Provides 1st Peek At Next Android Operating System

San Francisco – Google Provides 1st Peek At Next Android Operating System

  San Francisco – Google is previewing the next version of its Android operating system two months ahead of schedule in an effort to get… Read More ›

Fayettville, NC – Trump Campaign Manager Accused Of Yanking Reporter’s Arm

Fayettville, NC – Trump Campaign Manager Accused Of Yanking Reporter’s Arm

  Fayettville, NC – The campaign of Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump on Thursday strongly denied allegations that his campaign manager roughly “yanked” a female… Read More ›