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Reports: Obama Mulling Sanctions on Israel
The Obama administration is refusing to discuss reports that emerged
early Thursday claiming that the White House is considering imposing
sanctions on Israel for CONTINUINGconstruction on Jewish homes in
Jerusalem.
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UK to establish £15m permanent Mid East military base
Britain is to establish its first permanent military base in the Middle
East since it formally withdrew from the region in 1971.
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Islamic State group support grows in Jordan town
Local authorities quickly stripped away public signs of support for the Islamic State group in this desert town.
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US hostage Luke Somers and SA Pierre Korkie killed during Yemen rescue bid
UK-born US journalist Luke Somers and South African teacher Pierre
Korkie have been killed by al-Qaeda militants in Yemen during a failed
rescue bid.
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How will the sharp drop in oil prices affect Israel's relations with its neighbors?
Plunging oil prices have far-reaching implications for the global economy, the Middle East and the Jewish state.
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Politics: Guide for the politically perplexed
As Netanyahu leads the country to new elections, political parties are
scrambling to devise strategies to consolidate their power This summer.
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Christian Zionists funding Israel immigration still scares Jews
Who first said, "Palestine is a land without a people for a people
without a land?" referring to the Jews? Hint: not Theodor Herzl.
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Poll: One-state solution to conflict finds rising support in US
A growing number of Americans back the idea of a one-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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Despite reports, Saudis not about to sell oil to Israel
Saudi Arabia is most likely not willing to start selling oil to Israel,
despite various news reports to that effect in the Israeli and Arab
media this week.
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New trio of EU leaders has chance to make a difference
Donald Tusk took office as president of the European Council on 1 December, completing the new EU leadership team.