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3 protesters accused of trespassing at nuke site
Officials say three protesters have been arrested for trespassing and defacing a building in a high-security area of a nuclear weapons site in ...
US sees Israel, tight Mideast ally, as spy threat
The CIA station chief opened the locked box containing the sensitive equipment he used from his home in Tel Aviv, Israel, to communicate with CIA ...
Lawmakers press for tough Iran sanctions bill
Republicans and Democrats are pressuring congressional negotiators to produce legislation imposing the severest penalties on Iran, targeting its ...
Israelis fear breach of Syria's chemical arsenal
Israelis rushed to get government-issue gas masks Wednesday, the latest sign of mounting fears that Syria's chemical weapons stockpiles could be used ...
Russia seeks to cool Assad's head
When Syria broached the possibility of using chemical weapons, the world's response was don't even think about it. But one voice in that chorus ...
Iran's leader says sanctions won't alter policies
Western-led sanctions and diplomatic pressure will not force Iran to halt its nuclear program, Iran's Supreme Leader said Wednesday. Ayatollah Ali ...
Russia warns Syria against using chemical weapons
Russia chided its longtime ally Syria on Tuesday over its threat to use chemical weapons in case of a foreign attack, but Moscow gave no sign it was ...
Israel: Syria stepped up chemical weapons security
Israel's military chief warned Tuesday that an attack on Syrian chemical weapons depots could drag Israel into a broader war, counseling restraint ...
Syria could use chemical weapons if attacked
Syria threatened Monday to unleash its chemical and biological weapons if the country faces a foreign attack, a desperate warning from a regime that ...
Israel: Syria collapse has been discussed with US
Israeli leaders have discussed with visiting American envoys how to manage a Syrian government collapse, an Israeli official said Monday, as Syria ...
Israel leader ready to act to secure Syria arsenal
Israel would "have to act" if the Syrian regime collapses and there's a risk Syria's chemical weapons and missiles could fall into the hands of ...
Romney plans foreign trip, audition as US leader
Mitt Romney auditions on the international stage next week as he travels to England, Israel and Poland looking to establish credibility as a potential ...
US sees Syria crisis "spinning out of control"
The bombing in Damascus that killed at least three top Syrian officials shows the country's crisis is "rapidly spinning out of control," Defense ...
Jordan moving to ward off Syrian chemical attack
Jordan has taken precautions to ward off a possible Syrian chemical attack, Jordan's foreign minister said Tuesday, reflecting concern that Syria ...
Iran reports: War games showed missile accuracy
War games this month showcased missiles with improved accuracy and firing capabilities, Iranian media reports said Friday, an apparent response to ...
Obama and Romney: Where they stand on the issues
A look at where Democratic President Barack Obama and Republican presidential rival Mitt Romney stand on a selection of issues: ABORTION and BIRTH ...
Iran reports long-range missile launch in exercise
Iran said Tuesday it test-fired several ballistic missiles, including a long-range variety meant to dissuade an Israeli or U.S. attack, alongside a ...
AP sources: US moving on nuke arms cuts decision
The Obama administration is moving toward decisions that would further cut the number of U.S. nuclear weapons, possibly to between 1,000 and 1,100, ...
Iran focus of Russian president's visit to Israel
Israel urged the visiting Russian president on Monday to step up pressure on Iran to curb its suspect nuclear program but there was no sign of any ...
EU: Iran nuke meeting to continue on lower level
High-level nuclear talks between Iran and six world powers fizzled Tuesday, creating increased opportunity for Israel to use the setback to argue ...
Obama: Putin talks candid, tensions can be eased
Seeking common ground, President Barack Obama said he and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed Monday on the need for a political process in Syria ...
Iran seeks ' sanctions relief' at nuclear talks
Iran became more adamant Monday that the world must ease the sanctions choking off its oil sales before it will curb activities that could be used to ...
Saudi succession decisions come at crucial time
The death of Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Nayef bin Abdul-Aziz on Saturday means that — for the second time in less than a year — the key Western ally ...