Obama, Netanyahu disagree over borders, agree on peace
Despite both President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu conceding differences on a future state for Palestinians, they expressed their mutual support toward peace in the Middle East, saying that disagreements arise between friends.
Obama Israel-Palestine Proposal Makes Talks More Difficult, Dershowitz Says
By now, it is no secret that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was more than peeved with President Barack Obama’s May 18 proposal for Israel to retreat to pre-1967 lines. And while some have commended the move, others have condemned it.
Obama, Netanyahu prepare to meet
In advance of his White House meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Friday, President Barack Obama laid bare his peace plan proposal between Israel and Palestine.
President Obama touts American values
Using a region in upheaval as the impetus behind his “Arab spring” speech, President Barack Obama saw to it that the world knew just what it is that America values.
U.S. Will Not Pay $25 Million Osama Bin Laden Reward, officials say
The U.S. will not pay the $25 million reward for the capture of Osama bin Laden because the raid that killed the former al Qaeda leader was the result of electronic intelligence -- and an operational mistake by one his closest associates -- and not a human informant, ABC News reports U.S. officials saying.
Obama gives Syrian president ultimatum; imposes sanctions
In his much anticipated Middle East speech, President Barack Obama gave Syrian President Bashar al-Assad two choices: Lead the transition toward democracy, or get out of the way.
May 21 Doomsday: Theologian says ‘false teaching’ a detriment to Christianity
With the aid of more than 5,500 billboards around the globe, Harold Camping’s ministry has been spreading the news: the Day of Judgment will begin around 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, 2011. But for Dr. Albert Mohler, president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, the Bible “explicitly forbid(s) Christians to claim the knowledge of such dates and times.”
Egyptian appointed acting leader of al Qaeda
Egyptian-born Saif al-Adel has been appointed “caretaker” leader of al Qaeda, according to a source with detailed knowledge of the group’s inner workings, CNN reported.
Ron Paul Makes First Official Trip as Republican Candidate
Ron Paul's opening comments on his first official trip as a 2012 Republican presidential were enough to bring the audience to its feet.
New York mayor pushes gay marriage
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg traveled to New York’s capital Tuesday, putting action behind his words to “stand up for marriage equality.”
Conde Nast to anchor World Trade Center tower
Conde Nast Publications, supplier of magazines such as Vogue and Vanity Fair, have reached an agreement that will house 5,000 employees at 1 World Trade Center, giving Ground Zero a much-needed corporate anchor.
Newt Gingrich apologizes
In an attempt to quell the furor over his comments on Medicare and health care, Republican presidential hopeful New Gingrich is now doling out apologies.
Obama to lay out Middle East policy on Thursday
In his speech concerning the Middle East at the State Department this Thursday, President Barack Obama is expected to outline his vision for the future of a region in upheaval.
Doomsday May 21: Group plans party for day after
For those doomsdayer's who believe the end of the world is drawing nigh, there is a backup plan.
Iowa voter: Gingrich is 'embarrassment' to Republican Party
After making disparaging remarks Sunday about Republican Rep. Paul Ryan's budget, Newt Gingrich had an angry Iowa voter to deal with.
May 21 Doomsday: 'It is absolutely going to happen'
If Harold Camping is right, Judgment Day is near. Near as in four days away. Yes, you've heard correctly.
U.S., Pakistan clash; 40 percent of expense claims rejected
As if tensions weren't high enough between the United States and Pakistan, new internal Pentagon documents reviewed by the Wall Street Journal reveal that the U.S. has been denying 40 percent of Pakistan's expense claims.
Romney nets $10 million in fundraising call-a-thon
Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney flexed some serious muscle when he collected more than $10 million for his presidential primary bid on Monday, a show of force proving his intent on being the GOP frontrunner - at very least the financial one.
Rahm Emanuel sworn in as Chicago's mayor
Rahm Emanuel was sworn in as mayor of Chicago Monday, delivering familiar promises of change and yes, we can, as part of his inaugural address.
Huckabee, Trump out; GOP nomination up for grabs
With real estate magnate Donald Trump and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee no longer placing themselves in the running for the U.S. presidency, the role of GOP frontrunner seems to be left up for grabs.
Pakistan to return tail of disabled helicopter
In an attempt to bring new life to relations with Pakistan, Sen. John Kerry is in Islamabad this week. And as an act of goodwill, Pakistan has agreed to return the tail of the U.S. military helicopter that malfunctioned during the Osama bin Laden raid, Kerry said.
Trump not running for president
He toyed with the idea, finding campaign consultants to guide him, making visits to New Hampshire, scheduling ones for Iowa, and penciling a tentative campaign announcement date for May 25 at Trump Tower. But, ultimately, Trump decided his greatest passion was business.
Pakistani Taliban supporters arrested after three-year probe
The arrests of three people charged with providing material and financial support to the Pakistani Taliban came as a result of a three-year investigation, the Wall Street Journal reports.
Huckabee: Trump better than Obama
Two days after announcing his intention not to run for the Republican nomination in the 2012 presidential election, Mike Huckabee has proffered words of support to another possible candidate: Donald Trump.
Geithner warns: Failure to raise debt ceiling may impact seniors
The threat that the U.S. federal government won’t be able to pay all of its bills by its already extended Aug. 2 looms large, but Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner has another warning: If the nation’s $14.3 trillion debt ceiling isn’t raised, seniors reliant on Social Security and Medicare are to be worried about.
Watchdog group files lawsuit over bin Laden death photos
Judicial Watch, a Washington D.C.-based conservative public interest group, announced today that it has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Defense after the group said the government agency would not comply with their Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request seeking the release of images following Osama bin Laden's death.
Porn found in Osama bin Laden's Mansion?
Osama bin Laden's mansion hideout in Abbottabad, Pakistan did not have Internet or phone connections. However it did have a stash of pornography, current and former U.S. officials said Friday.
Jon Stewart calls Newt Gingrich a 'square,' 'uncool'
Newt Gingrich announced Thursday he is officially running for president via Twitter and YouTube and for Jon Stewart, well, that just doesn’t fly.