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Rand Paul: Nuclear Iran Not a Threat to U.S., Israel
Sen. Rand Paul (R., Ky.) denied that a nuclear Iran would pose a
national security threat to the United States or Israel in a 2007.
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The Golan Heights, where al-Qaeda fights Hezbollah
While the border with Israel is mostly held by Islamist rebels, pro-Assad forces maintain pockets of control.
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Riots Begin in Jerusalem After Muslim Prayers
Dozens of Arab youth rioted in Jerusalem on Friday.
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Iranians carry 'death to Israel' signs as Rouhani tells crowd he supports dialogue
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said the Islamic Republic had the might to deter any attacks.
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Eastern Ukraine militants snub Geneva deal on crisis
The separatists' spokesman said that the Kiev government was "illegal" and so they would not go until it stepped down.
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Nigeria abductions: Military admits girls still missing
Nigeria's military has admitted that most of the teenage girls abducted
by suspected Islamist militants have not been freed as it earlier
stated.
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Police State? Turkey Passes New Intelligence Law
Turkey's Parliament approved a new law on Thursday, granting the
National Intelligence Agency (MIT) greater powers and immunities.
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Christians mark Good Friday in Jerusalem
JERUSALEM - Christians in Israel commemorated the crucifixion of Jesus
Christ in Good Friday prayers and processions through Jerusalem's Old
City on Friday.
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Jordanian jihadis returning from Syrian war rattle Hashemite kingdom
AMMAN - Jordanian Islamist Ahmad Mahmoud fought with rebels in Syria for six weeks earlier this year.
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EU Focuses Pressure on Israel to Make Concessions, Restart Talks
EU foreign affairs chief Catherine Ashton called on Israel to reverse
recent announcements regarding construction in Judea and Samaria in
order to advance peace talks.