France: EU takes bold step toward a ban on Iranian oil
European countries have taken their boldest step so far in the increasingly tense standoff with Iran over its nuclear program,…
Israel: US commander visits Israel to finalize missile drill
Israel, US to hold largest ever missile defense exercise this spring; thousands of US soldiers will be deployed in Israel.
Afghanistan: Scrolls raise questions as to Afghan Jewish history
A Dead Sea Scrolls scholar hopes the new findings will shed light on the ten lost tribes of Israel and…
Canada: B’nai Brith condemns desecration of Jewish cemetery
During 2011 New Year celebrations, gravesites in Victoria, British Columbia, were defaced with anti-Semitic symbols.
Saudi Arabia: $30 million F-15 fighter jet purchase from US sends message to Iran
The US government has announced a deal to sell F-15 fighter jets valued at nearly $30 billion to the Royal…
S. Korea: Seeks ‘new era’ of peace with North
South Korea's president urged rival North Korea on Monday to use the transition of leadership after Kim Jong-il's death as…
UAE: Signs $3.5 billion arms deal with US amid Iran tensions
Sale of the advanced anti-missile interception system is seen as part of an accelerating military buildup of friends and allies…