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Many kids among 91 feared dead in US tornado

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:08:15 GMT

Twenty of the 91 deaths were children; tornado in Oklahoma tears through entire tracts of homes, two schools and a hospital.

US discussing religious freedom worries with Israel

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:41:46 GMT

US State Department report addresses discrimination against non-Jews; finds anti-Semitism on rise in many nation states.

Oklahoma tornado death toll expected to rise to 91

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:06:00 GMT

Twenty of the 51 confirmed deaths were children; tornado tears through entire tracts of homes, two schools and a hospital.

NGO watchdog flags ‘inconsistencies’ to Congress

Tue, 21 May 2013 03:23:20 GMT

NGO Monitor report meant to inform US lawmakers of recent grants bestowed to Palestinian organizations by the National Endowment for Democracy and USAID.

UK set to deport radical Muslim cleric to Jordan

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:02:14 GMT

Abu Qatada to remain in British jail on terrorism charges; deportation to take place within weeks after eight-year delay.

S.Korea deploys Israeli missile on border with North

Sun, 19 May 2013 13:17:48 GMT

Satellite-guided Spike missiles can "destroy North Korea's underground facilities," South Korean army official says.

UN chief Ban worried over N.Korea missile launch

Sun, 19 May 2013 11:27:12 GMT

After North Korea launches 3 short-range missiles over the weekend, Ban urges Pyonyang to return to talks, lower tensions.

Bosnia expels alleged Iranian spies

Sun, 19 May 2013 02:42:43 GMT

Back and forth over removal of Iranian diplomats; report asserts they had contact with Bosnian Wahhabist leader.

France detains suspect in Toulouse killings probe

Sat, 18 May 2013 23:33:51 GMT

Judges put 25-year-old man under investigation to determine whether he helped Merah steal scooter that was used in attack.

Israeli restaurateur goes viral with online meltdown

Sat, 18 May 2013 13:21:56 GMT

Unflattering appearance on Kitchen Nightmares sends Bouzaglo into expletive Facebook fury.

Alleged Hezbollah, Hamas men in NY smuggling ring

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:33:22 GMT

New York law enforcement authorities bust cigarette-smuggling ring funneling funds to terrorist groups.

Russia: Iran must participate in Syria conference

Thu, 16 May 2013 21:17:21 GMT

Lavrov says Western states want to limit participants at proposed conference and possibly predetermine outcome of talks.

No evidence 'pro-Israel' groups targeted by IRS

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:03:30 GMT

Following report that IRS asked Z Street intrusive questions, Treasury inspector general finds no evidence of such targeting.

US tax chief forced out in IRS scandal

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:03:16 GMT

Obama calls for IRS commissioner's resignation amid controversial targeting of conservative group for tax-exempt status.

Alleged Hezbollah, Hamas men in NY smuggling ring

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:57:44 GMT

Report: New York law enforcement authorities bust cigarette-smuggling ring funneling funds to terrorist groups.

'US wars on Muslim states fueled Boston attack'

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:33:31 GMT

Accused Boston Marathon Bomber left handwritten message about the attack in hide-out boat, according to CBS report.

'Marmara victims' ICC referral an abuse of process'

Thu, 16 May 2013 07:45:59 GMT

ICC begins preliminary probe into 'Marmara’ after victims make referral; Senior Israeli official: Unlikely to lead to full investigation.

2 suspects nabbed for Toulouse attack involvement

Thu, 16 May 2013 02:36:53 GMT

Police sources say men are suspected accomplices of terrorist Mohammed Merah who killed 7 people, among them 4 Jews.

ICC begins preliminary probe into ‘Mavi Marmara’

Wed, 15 May 2013 23:30:18 GMT

Turkish lawyers make referral on behalf of Comoros Islands; Erdogan takes father of Turkish-American killed on flotilla to DC on US visit.

Press group stands by winning shot of Gaza funeral

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:25:36 GMT

Bloggers raise doubts about veracity of photo, claiming winner of the World Press Photo of the Year significantly altered image.