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Trump campaign did not coordinate with Russia in 2016, investigation concludes

The Justice Department said Sunday that special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation did not find evidence that Trump's campaign 'conspired or coordinated' with Russia to influence the 2016 presidential election.

March 24, 2019

Five Democratic presidential candidates ready to restart Iran deal

Five Democratic presidential candidates say they want to restart the Iran deal, an issue which may be a "litmus test" for the Democratic field.

March 24, 2019

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. (AP Photo/Militant video, File)

WATCH: ISIS ‘defeated’ in Syria, but terror leader escapes

While allied forces have declared complete victory over ISIS, the brutal Syria-based terror group's leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi remains at large.

March 23, 2019

Robert Mueller. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Mueller concludes Russia-Trump probe with no new indictments

Mueller completed an extensive investigation on Friday related to alleged ties between President Donald Trump and Russian actors without announcing any new new charges.

March 23, 2019

Analysis: Will Saudi Arabia Leave the Seventh Century?

Saudi Arabia does not, unfortunately, seem to be working hard at all on mending

March 21, 2019

‘It’s coming from the far-left, far-right’: 89% of French Jewish students face anti-Semitism

‘It’s Coming From the Far-Left, Far-Right,’ President of French Jewish Student Union Says After 89% of Peers Report Antisemitism.

March 21, 2019

Sanders campaign hires aide who defended Omar for attacking AIPAC

The Sanders 2020 presidential campaign recently hired Claire Sandberg in a senior role.

March 20, 2019

Berlin Jewish Museum denies it plans to cooperate with Iran

Berlin Jewish Museum Says It Has ‘No Specific Plans’ to Cooperate With Iran, Following Criticism of Meeting With Tehran Regime Envoy.

March 20, 2019

Poll: Evangelical support for Trump remains high

However, over half-way through Trump’s term, the vast majority of Jews still do not approve of the president.

March 19, 2019

Iran: Two new nuclear plants proceeding ‘in excellent manner’

Iran's nuclear chief announces the nuclear plant project is proceeding "in an excellent manner" despite Iran's economic crisis and a small budget for the power plant.

March 19, 2019

Rashida Tlaib cries at meeting between Jewish, Muslim Democrats

In a March 5 meeting between Jewish and Muslim House Democrats meant to build bridges, Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib ended up in tears.

March 19, 2019

Turkish terror suspect in Dutch tram shooting arrested, 3 confirmed dead

The Utrecht police chief announced that the primary suspect in the deadly tram shooting on Monday was arrested.

March 18, 2019

Pittsburgh Jews reach out to Christchurch Muslim community after attack on mosques

“No one should be harmed in any way while peacefully praying in a house of worship,” writes a daughter-in-law of a Pittsburgh victim.

March 18, 2019

NYU student blames Chelsea Clinton for New Zealand massacre, Donald Trump Jr. comes to her defense

At a vigil for the victims of the attacks on two Christchurch mosques, an NYU student accused Chelsea Clinton of using rhetoric encouraging attacks on Muslims.

March 18, 2019

Manhunt launched after Dutch tram shooting

The death toll has risen to three in a shooting incident in Utrecht; nine victims were wounded, three seriously. Terror is suspected.

March 18, 2019

US-backed forces admit to ‘difficulties’ beating ISIS in Syria

After earlier reports that the battle against ISIS has been concluded, U.S.-backed forces now say that their effort has been slowed.

March 17, 2019

New Zealand prepares to bury mosque victims as toll hits 50

The scale of the tragedy and the task still ahead became clear as supporters arrived from across the country to help with the burial rituals in Christchurch.

March 17, 2019

Mourners pay their respects at a makeshift memorial in Christchurch, New Zealand. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)

Jewish groups around globe express solidarity with Muslims after Christchurch attack

Jewish groups around the world reacted with horror on Friday to the news of the massacre of 49 Muslim worshipers in New Zealand by a white supremacist gunman.

March 16, 2019

The aftermath of a mass shooting at New Zealand mosques. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)

WATCH: 49 dead in mass shootings at New Zealand mosques

Friday morning, mass shootings at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand claimed the lives of 49 people, with three men and a woman apprehended and anti-Islamic motives suspected. https://www.youtube.com/w...

March 15, 2019

WATCH: Trump not human, Omar says

Controversial Congresswoman Ilhan Omar denies comparing Obama to Trump, saying one is human and the other is not.

March 14, 2019

Jewish drummer Hal Blaine, played on hits of Sinatra, Elvis, dies

Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys called Hal Blaine "the greatest drummer ever."

March 12, 2019

Analysis: Iran’s rapidly developing missile expertise has Washington on edge

Despite warnings from the U.S. that the Iranians call 'empty threats,' Tehran has continued R&D and is testing its capabilities in ballistic missiles.

March 12, 2019

Omar thanks Fox News for rejecting host Jeanine Pirro’s hijab comments

Rep. Omar thanked Fox News on Monday for condemning network host Jeanine Pirro's remarks about her hijab.

March 12, 2019

Trump says he’d win 98% of the vote if he could run in Israel

The president tells top donors that "the Democrats hate Jewish people" after the party refused to pass a resolution against anti-Semitism.

March 11, 2019

WATCH: Liz Cheney – Anti-Semitism resolution was ‘effort to protect Omar’

Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney of Wyoming voted against the recent watered-down, anti-Semitism resolution put forward by Democrats, saying "It was really actually an effort to protect Ilhan Omar, to cover up her bigotry and anti-Semitism."

March 11, 2019

David Duke heaps praise on Omar: ‘Most important member of Congress’

Rep. Ilhan Omar made a new fan in former KKK Grand Wizard David Duke.

March 11, 2019

A U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) fighter. (AP Photo/Andrea Rosa)

US-backed Syrian fighters resume attack on ISIS

U.S.-backed Syrian fighters resumed their offensive on the last area held by the Islamic State group in eastern Syria on Sunday after days of calm that saw thousands of civilians leave the area.

March 10, 2019

Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., left, joins Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

WATCH: Democrats furious at Omar for trashing Obama

Congresswoman Ilhan Omar faces new criticism over comments in a Politico interview that former President Barack Obama's 'hope and change' platform was a 'mirage' and that Donald Trump's predecessors had 'bad policies.'

March 9, 2019

Democrats retreat from anti-Semitism resolution after backlash

House Democrats on Wednesday postponed indefinitely a vote on a resolution condemning anti-Semitism. By Associated Press House Democrats on Wednesday postponed indefinitely a vote on a resolution condemni...

March 7, 2019

Ocasio-Cortez defends Omar in anti-Semitism controversy

Ocasio-Cortez said Omar was being held to unfair censure in comparison to other members of the House.

March 6, 2019

Omar’s dual loyalty comments spur resolution on anti-Semitism

Ilhan Omar of Minnesota have thrust the Democrats into an uncomfortable debate over Israel policy

March 6, 2019

Defeat of ISIS looms as hundreds leave last area in Syria

The exodus came three days after the U.S.-backed forces resumed their push on ISIS fighters.

March 5, 2019

Trump blasts Omar’s latest remarks: A ‘dark day for Israel’

Rep. Ilhan Omar's latest anti-Semitic trope raises sensitivity of supposed dual loyalty of pro-Israel U.S. Jews.

March 5, 2019

Iraqi President Barham Salih, right, and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. (AP Photo/Hadi Mizban)

Abbas blasts Trump during Iraq visit

The Palestinian president slammed the US administration during a visit to Baghdad to try to bolster ties with the current Iraqi regime.

March 4, 2019

Omar slammed for latest anti-Semitic tweet as she doubles down on ‘foreign allegiance’ claim

Rep. Omar is under fire for repeating her claim that U.S. politicians must pledge allegiance to Israel.

March 4, 2019

WATCH: US deploys THAAD advanced missile defense system in Israel

IDF says the unprecedented move 'emphasizes the U.S. commitment to the defense and security of Israel.'

March 4, 2019

Israel placed eighth in ‘power’ ranking by prestigious US magazine

The list remains unchanged in the top nine, led by the U.S. and Russia, and with Israel followed by Saudi Arabia.

March 4, 2019

British MP who quit Labour branded ‘Jew whore’ who should ‘burn in ovens’

A British MP has received death threats since leaving the Labour party over its anti-Semitism.

March 3, 2019

Report: ’11 Christians killed every day for their faith’

Among the worst persecutors of Christians are those that rule according to Sharia.

March 3, 2019

Syria U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces

Fierce fighting as US-backed Syrian forces advance on ISIS

U.S.-backed Syrian forces advance on the last piece of territory held by the Islamic State group.

March 3, 2019

WATCH: Trump’s Iran sanctions appropriate but not enough, says Iranian-French writer

Iranian-born French writer Chahdortt Djavann speaks out against Iran's Islamic regime, saying the U.S. sanctions are appropriate but insufficient.

March 3, 2019

Pro-BDS Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib accused of taking illegal campaign funds

The anti-Israel congresswoman is said to have paid herself from campaign finances even after election day, in contravention of campaign spending regulations.

March 3, 2019

Nikki Haley launches advocacy group, continues staunch support for Israel

Known for defending Israel vigorously at the UN, Haley launched a policy advocacy group that appears to support Trump’s agenda.

February 27, 2019

Ilhan Omar quietly deleting anti-Semitic tweets

Omar has quietly started deleting her anti-Semitic tweets, Twitter users started to notice last Sunday.

February 27, 2019

Locusts, the 8th plague, to strike Egypt in time for Passover, UN agency warns

Communities along the Red Sea are facing a scourge of locusts reminiscent of the biblical plague in which swarms of the insects infested ancient Egypt.

February 27, 2019

Pakistan shoots down two Indian war birds, captures pilot in tense border flare-up

In a dramatic escalation, Pakistan shot down two Indian warplanes and captured one pilot.

February 27, 2019

Europe’s Muslims lure children back to homeland only to abandon them

About half of these children do manage to get back eventually, but they are often traumatized.

February 26, 2019

Analysis: Britain’s ban of Hezbollah and its implications

Britain's decision is a serious setback for the Iran-Hezbollah-Syrian axis to finance its costly expansionist policies in the Middle East.

February 26, 2019

Iran’s foreign minister quits, Netanyahu says ‘good riddance’

Zarif first hinted at his resignation with a vague Instagram post in which he offered an 'apology' for his 'inability to continue"as foreign minister.

February 26, 2019

Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah. (AP/Hussein Malla)

UK: Hezbollah to be banned ‘in its entirety’

Membership and "inviting support" will be a criminal offense carrying jail time of up to 10 years, says the British statement.

February 25, 2019

Former British intelligence chief calls Corbyn’s closest aide ‘national security risk’

Corbyn's top aide has expressed support for the PLO and Hamas.

February 25, 2019

Opinion: While hoaxes make headlines, real attacks on Jews keep happening

Such falsifications are justified on the grounds that they illustrate a 'broader truth.' But they are in fact lies.

February 25, 2019

Strike onSyria following chemical weapons attack

Analysis: Trump’s Syria strikes provide proof that bombs stop genocide

It’s time for some soul-searching by a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination and U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum officials.

February 25, 2019

Pompeo dismisses CNN’s Tapper: ‘We’re not interfering in Israel’s democratic election’

Pompeo told CNN's Jake Tapper that the Trump administration is not weighing in on Israel's internal politics. He was responding to a question about the far-right Otzma Yehudit party.

February 25, 2019

Father of British ISIS teen says ‘Revoke her citizenship!’

Father's comments contrast with other family members who ask the British Home Office for help so that Shamima's newborn child can be raised in safety.

February 24, 2019

First Saudi female ambassador replaces king’s son in US

Princess Reema, who studied in America and is known in the kingdom for her philanthropic work, lived in the U.S. for over 20 years.

February 24, 2019

Trump names UN ambassador to replace Nikki Haley

The post of U.S. ambassador to the U.N. has not been filled since Nikki Haley stepped down on December 31st.

February 24, 2019

White House says US will keep 200 troops in Syria

Sen. Lindsey Graham, who had harshly criticized Trump's decision to pull U.S. forces out of Syria, applauded the president's decision to leave a few hundred as part of an 'international stabilizing force.'

February 22, 2019