Egypt’s President El-Sisi Narrowly Misses Assassination, Twice
Egypt's President El-Sisi was allegedly targeted in two plots by ISIS in Mecca and in Egypt by terrorist assassins.
Obama Unites Congressional Democrats, Republicans, in Overriding Veto Damaging 9/11 Families
Congressman Jerry Nadler, a Manhattan Democrat whose 10th Congressional District actually includes Ground Zero, was adamant in attacking the president's arguments.
Obama Vetoes Bill Letting 9/11 Families Sue Saudi Arabia
A group named 9/11 Families & Survivors United for Justice Against Terrorism released a statement Friday arguing the president's reasoning for the veto is "unconvincing and unsupportable."
Senate May Block $1.15 Billion Arms Sale to Saudis
"If we are helping to radicalize Yemenis against us ... how can that be in our security interest?" Senator Murphy asked.
British Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Converted to Islam Just in Time for Hajj
He joined an estimated 100 thousand Brits who have embraced the religion of Mohammad, including, possibly, the late Sir Winston Churchill.
Cairo: All 29 Egyptian Pilgrims in Mecca Perished of ‘Natural Causes’
The health ministry launched an awareness campaign before the Hajj to alert Egyptians as to ways of preventing infectious diseases during pilgrimage.
White House: Obama to Veto Bill Empowering 9/11 Families to Sue the Saudis
Democratic lawmakers are concerned the veto would ignite a showdown between the White House and Congress that would damage the president.
Another US-Russian Ceasefire Deal for Syria, Again
Russia and the United States have agreed to work together to impose a cease-fire in Syria, again. Almost no one believes it will last: even their own allies.
Saudi Grand Mufti: Iranians Not Muslim, 1300-Year War Continues Unhindered
For the record, Iran now believes there are three Satans: the Great Satan (US), Little Satan (Israel), and Puny Satan (Saudi Arabia).
Hamas PM Haniyeh Leaves Gaza on Hajj, With Trips to Qatar, Turkey
Gaza-based Hamas PM Ismail Haniyeh is traveling to Mecca for the annual Hajj pilgrimage -- and then to Doha and Ankara.
Egypt Opens Rafah-Gaza Crossing for Hajj Pilgrimage to Mecca
Egypt has opened its sole crossing with Gaza to allow Muslims to travel to Mecca for the Hajj.
Hillary’s Muslim Adviser Huma Abedin Leaving Anthony Weiner
Weiner was vehemently pro-Israel in Congress, and yet in 2010 he married Huma Abedin, a Muslim of Indian and Pakistani descent who was raised and educated in Saudi Arabia.
Iran ‘Not Worried’ About Falling Oil Prices
Iran, a member of OPEC, is not as worried about the plummeting price of crude oil as its regional neighbors -- it has other sources of income.
PA Arab, Saudi, Invent Smart Parasol for Mecca Pilgrimage
These smart parasols will help pilgrims not get lost, and any family participating in the pilgrimage will be able to trace all of its members by networking their parasols.
ISIS Takes Weapons in US Retreat, But Where Else Are American Arms?
Terrorists pick up weapons during a retreat by US forces in Afghanistan. It's not the first time. Israel is watching.
Iran Seizes Chance to ‘Help’ Beirut, Shipping Arms to Lebanon
Iran has seized the opportunity to "help" Beirut when Saudi Arabia pulled its economic aid from Lebanon.
Poll: Saudis, Egyptians, Want Regional Peace, Shun Trump, Palestinian Deal
Was Obama good for Muslims? Egypt: 2.5% - V. Good, 14.2% - Good, 38.1% - Mediocre, 24.5% - Bad, 20.7% - V. Bad. Saudi Arabia: 2.6% - V. Good, 17.5% - Good, 36.1% - Mediocre, 23.8% - Bad, 20.1% - V. Bad.
On Heel of Netanyahu Visit, Russia Pushing ‘Arab Initiative’ as Basis for Talks
According to Lavrov, the Arab peace initiative is a universal document, which everybody regards as the fitting foundation for a peaceful future between Arabs and Jews.
New Hezbollah Chief of Staff Declares Truce with Israel
Speaking before a cadre of Hezbollah's top command, Mughniyeh then declared that Israel is a friend and a strategic ally opposite the Saudi enemy.
Bill Letting 9/11 Victims Sue Saudi Arabia Passes Senate
Senate Democrats went against the wishes of the Obama administration, which warned the bill could expose Americans overseas to legal risks.
US State Dept ‘Concerned’ Iran Contest is ‘Platform for Holocaust Denial, Anti-Semitic Speech’
Secy of State John Kerry apparently responded to PM Netanyahu's call to denounce Iran's Holocaust cartoon contest.
White House Explains Why Saudi King Didn’t Really Snub Obama
In the background of this obvious rude treatment is the Congressional bill allowing lawsuits against the Saudi government for Sept. 11.
US Supreme Court Upholds $1.75 b Claim Against Iranian Terror Attacks
The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a $1.75 billion award to relatives of American military victims of terror, against U.S.-held assets of an Iranian bank.
Saudi Arabia Pledges in Writing to Honor Israel-Egypt Peace Treaty on Islands
Saudi Arabia and Egypt are redrawing their mutual maritime boundaries but both say they'll respect the peace treaty.
House Republicans Finally Receive Huma Abedin, Susan Rice Benghazi Files
The email exchanges between Clinton's chief of staff with Huma Abedin may be crucial to understanding the role Abedin will have in the Clinton White House.