'Kerry Initiative can create breakthrough in peace process'

by www.jpost.com  |  May 24, 2013  06:39 AM

In a meeting with British Secretary of State Hague, President Peres says that though the process to renewing Palestinian-Israeli talks is long and hard, it is important to note positive developments in the area.

Britain braces for possible copycat attacks

by hosted2.ap.org  |  May 24, 2013  04:58 AM

LONDON (AP) - Britain is bracing for clashes with right-wing extremists and possible copycat terror attacks after the slaying of a young soldier, adding some 1,200 police to potential trouble spots.

I-5 bridge collapse survivor: 'You hold on'

by hosted2.ap.org  |  May 24, 2013  04:41 AM

MOUNT VERNON, Wash. (AP) - Dan Sligh and his wife were in their pickup truck on Interstate 5 heading to a camping trip when a bridge before them disappeared in a "big puff of dust."

Hague: Israel losing support in UK because of settlements

by www.jpost.com  |  May 24, 2013  03:48 AM

After Steinitz questions whether Britain is still a friend of Israel, British foreign secretary says settlement activity causing support for Israel to wane in UK, other European countries.

Obama balances threats against Americans' rights

by hosted2.ap.org  |  May 24, 2013  03:40 AM

WASHINGTON (AP) - Forecasting the changing nature of threats against the U.S. for years to come, President Barack Obama says "America is at a crossroads." And so, too, is his presidency's counterterrorism policy, which has long struggled to balance protecting the nation from terror attacks while upholding Americans' rights.

Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys

by hosted2.ap.org  |  May 24, 2013  03:28 AM

GRAPEVINE, Texas (AP) - After lengthy and wrenching debate, local leaders of the Boy Scouts of America have voted to open their ranks to openly gay boys for the first time, but heated reactions from the left and right made clear that the BSA's controversies are far from over.

Mark Steyn on IRS hearings: ‘You guys wasted your whole time with your revolution'

by dailycaller.com  |  May 24, 2013  02:51 AM

On Michael Graham's Massachusetts-based radio show on Thursday, National Review columnist Mark Steyn reacted to the treatment of Lois Lerner, the now-suspended head of the Internal Revenue Service’s division on tax-exempt organizations. Lerner, who had asserted her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination during an appearance before the House Oversight Committee in a hearing on Wednesday, [...]

JFK's secret diary: Fascism ‘right thing for Germany'

by dailycaller.com  |  May 24, 2013  00:40 AM

Future president was ein Berliner in 1937 trip to Germany, praising 'Nordics' and dismissing critics of 'too good' Nazi regime

Olmert: W. Bank policies behind bad int'l press

by www.jpost.com  |  May 23, 2013  11:07 PM

Former PM says public diplomacy hurt by presence in territories, "while millions of Palestinians live there without equal rights."

10 Things to Know for Friday

by hosted2.ap.org  |  May 23, 2013  10:22 PM

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Friday: