*
Pope Francis: Who am I to judge gay people?
Pope Francis has said gay people should not be marginalised but integrated into society.
*
EU urges Egypt rulers to end stand-off with Muslim Brotherhood
Europe's top diplomat pressed Egypt's rulers on Monday to step back
from a growing confrontation with the Muslim Brotherhood.
*
Hamas reconciling with Iran
Hamas is reportedly holding meetings with representatives from Iran and
Hezbollah in order to increase financial aid to the terror group that
rules the Gaza Strip.
*
PA minister: New peace talks will help us conquer Israel later
There are more than a few in the Palestinian Authority who are upset over the pending renewal of peace talks with Israel.
*
Syria a magnet for young Islamists, including Americans
Born in Pittsburgh 32 years ago, Amiir Farouk Ibrahim took a path to
holy war in Syria increasingly traveled by tens of thousands of young
Muslim men.
*
Snag in Israel-PA Peace Talks
Israel has agreed to all demands, but a major faction in the Palestine
Liberation Organization has just balked against holding talks with the
Jewish State.
*
While Abbas Talks 'Peace,' PA TV Continues Hate Broadcasts
As Israel and the Palestinian Authority prepare to sit down yet again
for another round of talks, PA television has been broadcasting the
latest in its long string of anti-Israel and anti-Semitic programs and
songs.
*
Peres Politely Asks Europe to Step Out of Mideast Affairs
President Peres has politely suggested that the European Union to step
out of Middle Eastern affairs while delicate negotiations are in process
between Israel and the Palestinian Authority.
*
Martin Indyk is new US envoy for Israeli-Palestinian talks
US Secretary of State John Kerry on Monday announced the appointment of
former ambassador Martin Indyk to serve as US envoy for Mideast peace.
*
Rouhani to pick insiders for new Iran cabinet
Iranian President-elect Hassan Rouhani will pick a cabinet of experienced insiders.