Bernie Sanders Says He’ll Skip Netanyahu’s Speech To Congress
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said Monday he would skip Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to a joint session of Congress next month. – “I don’t want to be coy,…
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Armed men seen in southern French city of Marseille; PM due to visit
French Prime Minister Manuel Valls is scheduled to be in the city later in the day.
Well Connected at Home, Young Malaysian Has an Appetite for New York
In early 2010, a young Malaysian financier named Jho Low began making some very expensive real estate deals in the United States. First, a shell company connected to Mr. Low,…
Australia’s Leader Expedites Vote Threatening His Job
SYDNEY, Australia — Prime Minister Tony Abbott on Sunday moved forward by a day a vote challenging his leadership, calling for an end to uncertainty before Parliament goes back into…
Israeli Opposition Calls On Netanyahu To Cancel Congress Speech
Israeli opposition leaders are calling on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to cancel his planned speech in front of the U.S. Congress. Labor Party leader Isaac Herzog said Saturday that instead…
Dems Lining Up To Skip Netanyahu
A growing number of top Democrats plan to skip next month’s Capitol Hill speech by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Read the whole story at The Hill
Australian PM Tony Abbott faces leadership challenge
Western Australian lawmaker Luke Simpkins says Australians have stopped listening to Abbott and if no one’s listening, Abbott can’t lead the party. If Tuesday’s vote is successful, then a call…
East Timor’s Prime Minister, Xanana Gusmão, Resigns
HONG KONG — East Timor’s prime minister, Xanana Gusmão, submitted his resignation Friday, as the government begins a political restructuring meant to ease the young country’s often-fraught politics. – Though…
Activists slug it out to govern India’s capital
Both were comrades-in-arms some four years ago when a massive anti-graft movement swept the country. They also share a common background as civil servants. Now, the two stand as rivals…
Tony Abbott, Australian Premier, Vows to Fight Leadership Challenge
SYDNEY, Australia — Australia’s embattled prime minister, Tony Abbott, said Friday that he would fight an attempt to contest his leadership next week, after a junior politician from his conservative…
East Timor Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao Submits Resignation
DILI, East Timor — East Timor independence hero Xanana Gusmao resigned as prime minister Friday, stepping down ahead of an expected restructuring of the government next week. Gusmao, 68, is…
Consuls In U.S. Warn: Israel’s Friends Fear Netanyahu’s Speech To Congress Will Harm Ties
Israeli consuls general in the United States have warned the Foreign Ministry to expect fierce negative reactions to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s planned March 3 speech to Congress, including from…
Israeli Officials Fail To Quell Democratic Revolt
Israeli Ambassador Ron Dermer and Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein rushed to meetings on Capitol Hill on Wednesday trying to calm a furor created by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s planned speech…
New Greek Leader Softens Rhetoric On Debt Talks With Europe
Greece’s new prime minister is striking a more conciliatory tone over the country’s push to renegotiate its bailout loans. He says the Greek people expect him to carry out tough…
Australian Leader Pledges to Abandon Unpopular Policies
SYDNEY, Australia — Less than two years into Australia’s top job, Prime Minister Tony Abbott is struggling to hold on to his office amid growing speculation that his colleagues may…
Beleaguered Australian PM Abbott looks to separate friends from foes
Seen as tricky, mean and unwilling to keep his promises, the Australian leader has been under pressure recently to resign. To stem the criticism, Abbott offered a few olive branches:…
Hostage’s Beheading Stirs Outrage in Japan
TOKYO — Japan reacted with sorrow and outrage on Sunday to the posting by the Islamic State of a video purporting to show the grisly killing of the journalist Kenji…
What’s streaming on Netflix and Amazon in February
It’s easier than ever thanks to streaming platforms including Netflix and Amazon Prime, especially as their catalogs keep growing. Here’s what you can look forward to in February: Netflix: “Bleach…
‘Prime Evil,’ pro-apartheid assassin, granted parole
His nickname: Prime Evil. After apartheid fell, he was put on trial and sentenced in 1996 to two life sentences plus 212 years in prison. – Masutha granted de Kock’s…
White House Expresses Displeasure Over Speech Planned By Netanyahu
The Obama administration, after days of mounting tension, signaled on Wednesday how angry it is with Israel that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accepted Republican leaders’ invitation to address Congress on…
Jatuporn Prompan, Thai Red Shirt Leader, Gets 2-Year Jail Term For Insulting Former Prime Minister
BANGKOK, Jan 28 (Reuters) – A Thai court on Wednesday handed a two-year jail term to a leader of the “red shirt” opposition movement for defaming a former prime minister,…
Israeli Opposition Takes Aim at Netanyahu Over Planned Speech to Congress
JERUSALEM — Michael B. Oren, who spent four years as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ambassador to Washington, has called on Mr. Netanyahu to cancel his speech to Congress about Iran….
Greek PM Alexis Tsipras Not Backing Down On Dismantling Austerity Measures
Greece’s prime minister, Alexis Tsipras, has lined up a formidable coterie of academics, human rights advocates, mavericks and visionaries to participate in Europe’s first anti-austerity government. Displaying few signs of…
Amazon Prime Members Spend An Astonishing $1,500 A Year, Survey Says
Amazon Prime was always designed to lure members into spending more. New research suggests just how much more members are spending. Those who sign up for the retailer’s free-shipping loyalty…
TV Shows To Binge Watch During This Ridiculous, Massive, Record-Setting Blizzard
A lot of your favorite television shows are calling it quits this year and there’s a giant, record-setting, travel-destroying snow storm blowing through the Northeast. This means it’s an excellent…
Why to postpone Netanyahu invitation
As a proud pro-Israel American, I am grateful that an Israeli prime minister has been invited to address Congress for a third timea high honor shared only by Sir Winston…
Japan’s ISIS hostage crisis: Where things stand
The militants appear to have killed one of the two Japanese hostages they have been holding. And they’re apparently demanding the release of a convicted terrorist in Jordan to spare…
Israeli ambassador: Netanyahu must speak out on Iran while ‘there is still time’
“The Prime Minister’s visit to Washington is intended for one purposeand one purpose only. To speak up while there is still time to speak up. To speak up when there…
Exclusive: Amazon’s script for making movies
He said Amazon would like to begin streaming its own original movies on Amazon Prime Instant Video later this year. But the release strategy will really ramp up next year,…
Chris Wallace, Shep Smith Criticize Netanyahu’s Visit To Congress
Fox News’ Shep Smith and Chris Wallace lashed out at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday following Wednesday’s announcement that he would meet with Congress about Iran instead of…