Friday, November 28, 2014

11/28/14

Iran's Supreme Leader: Israel Becomes More Insecure Day By Day Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says he backs extended nuclear talks with world powers, takes advantage of the opportunity to threaten Israel.

When the Mayflower docked in Haifa On the anniversary of the UN vote to partition Palestine, two lone soldiers recall their roles smuggling Jewish refugees into fledgling Israel on a former US presidential yacht.

Egypt Bracing for Islamist Protests on Friday Egyptian authorities bracing for potential violence following calls by Islamists for nationwide protests.

Islamic State spreading into northern Africa, alarming U.S. In its war to create a caliphate across Syria and Iraq, the Islamic State is opening a front in North Africa, where affiliated militants are wreaking havoc in eastern Libya and Egypt's Sinai Peninsula - presenting a complex challenge for Washington and its allies in the region.

Pope Francis in Turkey urges faiths to combat fanaticism Pope Francis has called for an interfaith dialogue to counter fanaticism and fundamentalism, at the start of a key visit to Turkey.

Syria denies targeting civilians, tells US better to criticize ISIS US State Department said it was "horrified" by Syrian government bombings in Raqqa province.

Turkey establishing industrial zone in West Bank Erdogan: Foreigners love oil, gold, diamonds, and cheap labor of Islamic world. They like the quarrels of the Middle East. Believe me, they don't like us.

Nigeria unrest: Kano mosque attack 'kills dozens' Dozens have been killed in a gun and bomb attack during Friday prayers at one of the biggest mosques in the Nigerian city of Kano, reports say.

French FM: Paris will recognize Palestinian state if peace efforts fail Laurent Fabius says Paris working with partners on a "final" diplomatic push to overcome the impasse between Israelis and Palestinians.