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Suitcases of cash: Iran finds unorthodox ways to keep funds flowing to terror

'Iranian diplomats arrive in Beirut via commercial flights carrying suitcases stuffed with dollars and hand them over to Hezbollah officials,' according to the report.

August 22, 2019

Pompeo urges fresh thinking on Mideast, warns Iran

'Clearly, from Aleppo to Aden, from Tripoli to Tehran, greater cooperation in the Middle East is needed more than ever. We need fresh thinking to solve old problems.'

August 21, 2019

WATCH: Why did Syria bomb Turkish military convoy?

Turkey blamed Syria's Assad regime for attacking one of its military convoys en route to one of 12 observation posts it holds in Syria, i24NEWS reports.

August 20, 2019

Iranian tanker sought by US heading toward Greece

In a last-ditch effort to stop the release, the U.S. unsealed a warrant Friday to seize the ship and its cargo, citing violations of U.S. sanctions as well as money laundering and terrorism statutes.

August 19, 2019

Afghanistan vows to crush ISIS havens after deadly wedding attack

Afghanistan mourns at least 63 people, including children, killed in the Kabul bombing at a wedding hall late Saturday night. Close to 200 others were wounded.

August 19, 2019

Trump: Mideast peace plan to be released after Israeli elections

Trump said the political details of his peace plan will be unveiled after the Israeli elections.

August 19, 2019

Images show Iran satellite launch looms despite US criticism

Iran appears to be preparing another satellite launch after twice failing this year to put one in orbit, despite U.S. accusations that the Islamic Republic's program helps it develop ballistic missiles.

August 18, 2019

Trump: Don’t show weakness; keep Tlaib, Omar out of Israel

The U.S. president urged Israel to bar entry to Reps. Omar and Tlaib, saying they hate Israel and Jews and calling them a 'disgrace.'

August 15, 2019

US move halts release of Iranian tanker held in Gibraltar

While there was no immediate reaction from Tehran, the U.S. move likely will further stir tensions in the Persian Gulf.

August 15, 2019

Iranian-British anthropologist held in Tehran amid tensions

'There is no given information about his charges or why he was arrested,' says the detained man's wife.

August 15, 2019

Democratic presidential candidate calls US recognition of Golan ‘interference’ in Israeli politics

'The president used U.S. foreign policy to put a thumb on the scale for right-wing allies within Israeli domestic politics,' said South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg.

August 14, 2019

In this photo made from the footage taken from Russian Defense Ministry official web site on Thursday, May 24, 2018, a Russian nuclear submarine test-fires missiles from the White Sea.

Russian rocket explosion fuels fears of secret nuclear-powered missile

The company said the victims were on a sea platform testing a rocket engine and were thrown into the sea by an explosion.

August 13, 2019

Pompeo posts Iran countdown clock: ‘Time is running out’

Pompeo dramatized the fact that international agreements holding Iran back will soon expire by posting a countdown clock to the State Department website.

August 13, 2019

One dead, one wounded as ‘Allahu Akbar’-yelling man goes on Sydney stabbing spree

A man yelling "Allahu akbar" went on a stabbing spree in Sydney. One person has been reported dead.

August 13, 2019

In this July 21, 2019 file photo, a speedboat of Iran's Revolutionary Guard trains a weapon toward the British-flagged oil tanker Stena Impero, which was seized in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran warns that an Israeli presence in the Persian Gulf could result in war

'Any presence of the Zionist regime in the Persian Gulf waters is illegal, as it may result in war and confrontation in the region,' an Iranian commander warned.

August 13, 2019

Former Miss Iraq blasts Omar: ‘She does not represent me as a Muslim’

The former Miss Iraq slammed Omar, who she says is pushing an extremist, Muslim Brotherhood agenda on the U.S.

August 12, 2019

UAE Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan greets visiting US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in Abu Dhabi on Jan. 12, 2019.

UAE appears to get cold feet as it backs away from US boycott of Iran

"The United Arab Emirates has sent a coast guard delegation to Tehran to discuss maritime security, putting it at odds with Washington’s goal of isolating Iran," says the Washington Post.

August 12, 2019

Saudi women’s fight for freedom makes gains

Saudi women are fighting for their freedom – and their hard-won victories are growing.

August 12, 2019

Coroner ‘confident’ Epstein committed suicide

NYC's chief medical examiner is certain that Epstein committed suicide by hanging but awaits further details before releasing her conclusion.

August 12, 2019

Mystery surrounds Epstein’s death, but abuse investigation carries on

Jail staff failed to follow protocols leading up to Jeffrey Epstein's death as the fallout from the highly connected financier's apparent suicide deepened, according to a report from the New York Times.

August 11, 2019

Leader of anti-Semitic Italian soccer hooligan gang shot dead in Rome

A leading member of an anti-Semitic soccer group was shot dead in a park in Rome last Wednesday.

August 11, 2019

Jeffrey Epstein dead in apparent suicide, FBI investigating

Some of Jeffrey Epstein's accusers and their lawyers are angry that his death will prevent him from facing them in court.

August 10, 2019

White nationalist demonstrators clash with counter demonstrators at the entrance to Lee Park in Charlottesville, Va., on Aug. 12, 2017.

ADL: Since Charlottesville, 73 murdered due to hate and racism

America is 'a nation still coming to terms with that shocking display of violence and hate,' says ADL.

August 8, 2019

Iran: ‘Disastrous consequences’ if Israel intervenes in Gulf

Iran's defense minister said Israel's involvement in a U.S.-led coalition in the Persian Gulf “would be extremely provocative and have disastrous consequences for the region.”

August 8, 2019

Israeli woman convicted in $145M binary options scheme

An Israeli woman was convicted Wednesday of orchestrating a scheme to defraud tens of thousands of investors across the globe out of tens of millions of dollars. By Associated Press Lee Elbaz, 38, is sche...

August 7, 2019

In this photo released by the official website of the office of the Iranian Presidency, President Hassan Rouhani speaks in a meeting with Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and the country's senior diplomats in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019.

Iran president: If US wants talks, it must lift sanctions

Rouhani also reiterated that America’s sanctions on his country are an act of 'economic terrorism,' the report said.

August 7, 2019

Rouhani: War with Iran will be ‘mother of all wars’

Iran's president warned the West in a speech on Tuesday.

August 6, 2019

In bid to pressure Europeans, Iran again threatens to withdraw from nuclear accord

Iran threatened the remaining signatories to the deal that it would pull out if they didn't defend Iran's interests.

August 5, 2019

Houthis launch drone attacks on 3 Saudi airports

Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched a drone attack on three airports in Saudi Arabia.

August 5, 2019

Anglican Church of Canada no longer to pray for conversion of Jews

The Anglican Church of Canada has removed a prayer calling for the conversion of the Jews.

August 4, 2019

9 killed in Ohio in second US mass shooting within 24 hours

In the second shooting in the U.S. within 24 hours, nine were killed and dozens were wounded in Dayton, Ohio.

August 4, 2019

Louis XVI vases looted by Nazis returned to rightful owners thanks to US

U.S Ambassador to Germany Richard Grenell said that 'President Trump instructed his team to be aggressive in this work.'

August 4, 2019

Iran claims to have seized another oil tanker in Gulf

Iran's Revolutionary Guards says it seized another oil tanker in the Persian Gulf.

August 4, 2019

As weapons treaty with Russia expires, US announces test of new missile

The U.S. announced plans to test a new missile as arms control agreement ends.

August 4, 2019

El Paso shooting: 20 killed, 26 wounded in possible hate crime

The gunman who opened fire at an El Paso, Texas shopping area left 20 dead and more than two dozen wounded, some with life-threatening injuries.

August 4, 2019

WATCH: At least 19 dead in Texas mall shooting

Antifa was reportedly planning to conduct a 10-day 'border resistance' militancy training tour in El Paso on September 1st.

August 4, 2019

WATCH: Is liberalization of Saudi women’s rights a PR stunt?

Months after being granted permission to drive, Saudi women can now travel independently without their husbands' permissions. But what's the motive behind the move?

August 3, 2019

WATCH: We’ll reduce commitment, make nuclear deal ‘non-existent,’ says Iran official

Iran must not withdraw from the nuclear deal but should gradually reduce its commitment until the agreement is rendered practically non-existent, says Hossein Naghavi-Hosseini.

August 3, 2019

Trump envoy on Iran debunks myths about sanctions

U.S. Special Representative for Iran dispells myths about sanctions on the Islamic Republic, saying that Trump is committed to helping the Iranian people.

August 1, 2019

Mnuchin imposes sanctions on Iran’s foreign minister, Rouhani calls it ‘childish’

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin charged that Zarif 'implements the reckless agenda of Iran's Supreme Leader.'

August 1, 2019

US officials: Osama bin Laden’s son is dead

Few details were offered about the death of Hamza bin Laden "or if the U.S. played a role in his death," NBC says.

July 31, 2019

Migrants on a dinghy heading for Europe. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)

Turkey threatens to reignite European migrant crisis

'We are facing the biggest wave of migration in history. If we open the floodgates, no European government will be able to survive for more than six months,' Turkey threatened.

July 31, 2019

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif

Iran’s foreign minister to Trump: Resist B-Team’s ‘thirst for war’

Zarif tweeted Trump, telling him to reject the 'B-Team's' advice, a term the Iranian foreign minister uses to describe a group that favors a tough approach to the Islamic Republic.

July 31, 2019

Swiss pull funding from UN Palestinian refugee agency amid spiraling corruption scandal

Switzerland is temporarily halting funds to UNRWA as a corruption scandal threatens to engulf the agency's top leadership.

July 30, 2019

Leaking Iranian oil tanker spotted off coast of Syria

An Iranian oil tanker is spilling oil off of Syria's coast, i24News reports.

July 30, 2019

US wants probe into suspected UNRWA corruption

'We’re extremely concerned abt UNRWA allegations. We urge a full & transparent investigation,' Greenblatt tweeted.

July 30, 2019

Trump releases Orthodox man after receiving children’s letters

Trump commuted the sentence of an Orthodox Jew whose wife suffered from cancer.

July 30, 2019

Corbyn: Jew-hatred in Labour party is merely result of people who ‘dip into’ anti-Semitic language

Corbyn appeared to minimize anti-Semitism in his party.

July 30, 2019

An Iranian technician works at at nuclear facility south of Tehran. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi, File)

Iran says it will restart activities at nuclear facility

The announcement came as diplomats from Iran and other signees of the 2015 nuclear deal—Russia, China, Britain, France, Germany and the European Union—met in Vienna to save the agreement.

July 29, 2019

Hypocrisy? BDS champ Omar powers her website with Israeli company

People like Omar just keep expecting the West to bail them out while telling the hoi polloi that the West is so bad it must be rejected.

July 29, 2019

UNRWA chief suspected of ‘abuses of authority for personal gain’

Pierre Krahenbuhl’s 'immediate removal should be carefully considered,' said an internal ethics report.

July 29, 2019

Stop Hezbollah in Latin America, Senator Cruz says

Cruz discussed the threat at an event marking the 25th anniversary of the bombing of the Jewish center in Argentina that claimed 85 lives and injured hundreds.

July 28, 2019

World powers, looking to salvage nuclear deal, meet Iran in Vienna

The diplomats aim to examine issues linked to the implementation of the nuclear accord after Iran surpassed stockpile and enrichment limits set out in the deal.

July 28, 2019

Iran test-fires ballistic missile amid increased tensions with US

Despite the distance it traveled, the Shahab-3 missile reportedly did not pose a threat to shipping or U.S. bases.

July 26, 2019

Omar: Americans ‘should be more fearful of white men’ than Muslims

'It has become commonplace for Leftists to assert that 'white nationalists' are a greater threat to Americans than Islamic jihadis,' writes Robert Spencer on Jihad Watch.

July 25, 2019

Mariano Rivera, left, and US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman

Baseball great Mariano Rivera defends himself after hit piece attacking his support for Trump, Israel

'As a Christian, if my Savior Jesus Christ, he's a Jew, so how am I going to turn my back and say, 'Oh, I won't support Israel?'' Rivera told Fox News.

July 25, 2019

Jeffrey Epstein found unconscious in his cell, possible suicide attempt

Epstein was found in his cell with injuries to his neck.

July 25, 2019

Ethics complaint accuses Omar of fraud and perjury

A judicial watchdog group says Rep. Ilhan Omar committed fraud and perjury, according to a complaint it filed with U.S. House of Representatives.

July 24, 2019

Iran’s president hints at swap for seized UK ship

'Should they be committed to international frameworks and give up their wrong actions, including what they did in Gibraltar, they will receive a proportional response from Iran,' said Rouhani.

July 24, 2019

Iran accuses Israel and US of assassinating nuclear watchdog chief

The alleged motive was that Yukiya Amano refused to echo President Trump’s accusations against Iran regarding the nuclear deal.

July 24, 2019

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