Michael Bloomberg Considering Independent Presidential Run, Report Says
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is considering a presidential run as an independent candidate, according to a new report.
Year: 2016
ISIS sets sights on overthrowing governments of Morocco and Tunisia
In the wake of growing civil unrest in Tunisia and Morocco, ISIS has launched a new media campaign directed at Muslims in the Islamic Maghreb, which focuses mainly on the ‘apostate’ governments of Tunisia and Morocco.
Supreme Court review could limit Obama’s executive actions
The Supreme Court’s decision to review the legality of President Obama’s executive action allowing millions of illegal immigrants to remain in the country could put a damper on some of the White House’s plans for a host of new executive actions this year.
Hillary Clinton Emails Held Info Beyond Top Secret: IG
Emails from Hillary Clinton’s home server contained information classified at levels higher than previously known, including a level meant to protect some of the most sensitive U.S. intelligence, according to a document obtained by NBC News.
GOP severs ties with NBC News for upcoming debate
The Republican National Committee has formally severed ties with NBC News for the upcoming presidential debate.
Israeli companies find huge new natural gas field
‘Isramco’ and ‘Modiin Energy’ companies, announced on Sunday that they found a gas reserve in the Mediterranean Sea the size of the ‘Tamar’ drilling field. The companies who partner in searching for oil and gas reserves in Israel publicized on Sunday morning that they have found gas reserves that equal the size of the offshore ‘Tamar’ Gas field. The reserves are located in the drilling license regions of East and West Daniel.
Obama to propose new unemployment insurance plan in budget
President Obama will include a new wage insurance scheme in his budget next month that would provide supplemental payments to workers who lose their jobs and end up taking new ones at lower salaries.
Iran says new US sanctions illegitimate, citing ‘war crimes’ against Palestinians
Iran on Monday said new US curbs on the Islamic Republic’s ballistic missile program were illegitimate, vowing to continue developing its conventional military deterrent.
EU softens statement, but lays line between Israel and settlements
The European Union reiterated Monday that it would continue to differentiate between Israel proper and the settlements, yet stopped short of explicitly calling for a “distinction.”
US to pay Iran $1.7 bn in debt and interest: Kerry
The United States is to repay Iran a $400 million debt and $1.3 billion in interest dating to the Islamic revolution, Secretary of State John Kerry said Sunday.
Israeli minister: PA collapse imminent, result will be ‘anarchy’
In a rare, candid interview about Israeli thinking on the condition of the Palestinian Authority, a member of Israel’s security cabinet warned that the authority is already collapsing, and what follows will be “anarchy.”
Saeed Abedini’s release hailed; Iranian-American Christian pastor had been tortured
News of Saturday’s release of Iranian-American Christian pastor Saeed Abedini was hailed, especially at an event in honor of religious liberty.
US, EU lift sanctions against Iran amid landmark nuke deal
The U.N. nuclear agency certified Saturday that Iran has met all of its commitments under last summer’s landmark nuclear deal, crowning years of U.S.-led efforts to crimp Iran’s ability to make atomic weapons. For Iran, the move lifts Western economic sanctions that have been in place for years, unlocking access to $100 billion in frozen assets and unleashing new opportunities for its battered economy.
Polls: O’Malley makes Democratic debate, Trump doubles national GOP lead
The latest political polls show Martin O’Malley still hanging on in the Democratic presidential race and Donald Trump increasing his GOP lead nationally.
Planned Parenthood Sues Center for Medical Progress
Planned Parenthood filed a lawsuit on Thursday against the medical ethics group Center for Medical Progress.
Philipines: Mulsims militants kill Christians on Christmas Eve
Nine Christians were killed as hundreds of Muslim militants raided Christian villages in the southern island of Mindanao, Philippines, on Dec. 24.
Israel welcomes fifth German-made submarine
Germany’s fifth Dolphin-class submarine arrived in Israel’s Haifa port Tuesday, where top government and military officials welcomed the newest addition to Israel’s navy.
Obama’s Chief of Staff Promises ‘Audacious Executive Action’ in Final Year
White House chief of staff Denis McDonough pushed back against the notion his president is played out in the wake of his last State of the Union address, promising ‘audacious executive action’ in Barack Obama’s final year in office.
US Navy sailors held by Iran are released with their boats
All 10 U.S. Navy sailors detained by Iran after their two small boats allegedly drifted into Iranian territorial waters around one of Iran’s Persian Gulf islands a day earlier have been freed, the United States and Iran said Wednesday.
Iran: Christian prisoner faces new charges
In lieu of his medical treatments, an Iranian Christian in Rajai Shahr Prison, north-west of Tehran, Iran, was instead given five more years in prison.