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Syria has used chemical weapons, Israeli military says
A senior Israeli military official has said Syrian forces have used chemical weapons against rebels several times.
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'Iran already past nuclear red line,' expert says
Iran has essentially crossed the "red line" set by Israel for its
nuclear activity, and the coming few months will be a crucial period.
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Al-Qaeda faction takes battle to Twitter
Battered by a French-led military campaign in Mali, al-Qaeda's North
African arm is trying something new to stay relevant: Twitter.
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Israel, Jordan working together to stop Syrian WMDs
In a demonstration of regional cooperation against shared threats,
Jordan this week gave the green light for Israeli drones to use its
airspace.
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Despite bad blood, Israel to allow UNESCO into Jerusalem
Israel has agreed to allow a mission from UNESCO to visit the Old City of Jerusalem next month.
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Iraqi Sunni protest clashes in Hawija leave many dead
More than 20 people have been killed in clashes between security forces and Sunni Arab protesters in northern Iraq.
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France legalizes gay marriage after harsh debate
France legalized gay marriage on Tuesday after a wrenching national debate and protests that flooded the streets of Paris.
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Breaking: Canadian Police Thwart Major Terror Plot
Canadian authorities announced the arrest of two men, suspected of
plotting a massive, Al Qaeda inspired terrorist attack on a passenger
train.
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Biggest March of Living held in Budapest
A record 10,000 Hungarians took part in an annual march to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust on Sunday.
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Hagel: Arms Deal a Sign of 'Ironclad' U.S. Support for Israel
U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and his Israeli counterpart, Defense
Minister Moshe Yaalon, on Monday hailed a major arms deal as a sign of
"ironclad" U.S. support for the Jewish state.