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August 26, 2015

News Roundup and Notes: August 26, 2015 by Nadia O'Mara
Wednesday August 26th, 2015 at 11:17 AM

Before the start of business, Just Security provides a curated summary of up-to-the-minute developments at home and abroad. Here’s today’s news.

IRAQ and SYRIA

Kurdish peshmerga forces launched a fresh offensiveagainst the Islamic State group in Iraq’s northern Kirkuk province today; the front line between the two sides has hardly moved in recent months. [Reuters]

Washington and Ankara have finalized details for the full inclusion of Turkey in the coalition against the Islamic State, Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook saidyesterday. Airstrikes by Turkey are not expected to begin immediately. [Wall Street Journal’s Gordon Lubold and Dion Nissenbaum]

A Pentagon inquiry is looking into allegations that intelligence assessments about the US-led coalition against ISIS have been skewed by officials to suggest a more optimistic account of progress against the group, according to officials. [New York Times’ Mark Mazzetti and Matt Apuzzo]

The Syrian president, Bashar al-Assad is confident in the continued support of Russia for his regime, stating that Moscow has been “sincere and transparent” in its relationship, in an interview with Hezbollah’s al-Manar TV network. Assad also described the presence of Hezbollah fighters in Syria as “legitimate.” [AFP]

ISIS has released propaganda photos appearing to show the destruction of Baal Shamin temple in Palmyra, sparking outrage from historians and archaeologists, reports Kareem Shaheen. [The Guardian]

A powerful opposition force in Syria is posing a challenge to the US; the group, Ahrar al-Sham, or the Free Men of Syria, has vowed to combat ISIS and urged engagement with the West, but has its roots in militant Islam. [New York Times’ Ben Hubbard]

Parties to the Syrian conflict are “using water to achieve military and political gains,” according to a new report from UNICEF in which the organization says it has recorded 18 deliberate cuts to the public water supply in Aleppo this year. [New York Times’ Rick Gladstone]

“Palestinian refugees from Syria … are the shadow refugees” of the four-year civil war; Nina Strochlic explains that they are refused entry by all of Syria’s neighbors other than Turkey, and that the political motives behind the policies remain opaque. [The Daily Beast]

YEMEN

Houthi-allied army units fired a ballistic missile toward southern Saudi Arabia today, Houthi-run Al Maseera TV reported on twitter. Fighting between the Saudi-led coalition and the Iran-backed rebels has intensified recently. [Reuters]

AQAP has denied reports that it was holding hostage a British citizen who was freed by UAE forces earlier this week. [Reuters] And Nancy A. Youssef explains how the conflict in Yemen is strengthening al-Qaeda’s affiliate there, posing a serious threat to US national security. [The Daily Beast]

The Red Cross is temporarily suspending operations in the port city of Aden after gunmen stormed the humanitarian organization’s offices, demanding money, vehicles and other equipment. [New York Times’ Kareem Fahim]

IRAN

Pro-democracy activists from Iran have spoken out in support of the nuclear accord, urging Congress to support it, in a number of videos. [The Guardian’s Saeed Kamali Dehghan]

Sen Tom Cotton accused Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid of being “scared” of the debate around the Iran nuclear accord, suggesting he was denying the American people a voice on the matter. [The Hill’s Kristina Wong]

Rep Nancy Pelosi is pursuing a forceful campaign to get Democrats behind the Obama administration’s Iran nuclear agreement. [The Hill’s Mike Lillis]

Tehran has no intention of trading Jason Rezaian, the detained Washington Post reporter, for any US-imprisoned Iranian citizens, an Iranian official said. [New York Times’ Rick Gladstone]

“[T]he tendency to reject diplomatic deals is rooted on the right of the American political spectrum;”Nicole Hemmer and Tom Switzer explore why the GOP rejects the Iran nuclear accord, “and all diplomacy.” [New York Times]

GUANTÁNAMO BAY

Only 3 of the 116 remaining detainees at the facility in Cuba were captured by US forces, the rest were rounded up by Pakistani and Afghan “spies, warlords and security services,” a Guardian review of military documents has revealed, reports Spencer Ackerman.

The Obama administration has not settled on a date to bring its closure plan for Guantánamo Bay to Congress, the Pentagon spokesperson said yesterday. [Miami Herald’s Carol Rosenberg]

The governors of Kansas and South Carolina will sue the Obama administration if Guantánamo Bay detainees are brought to military facilities in either state, they wrote in a letter yesterday. [AP’s Meg Kinnard]

OTHER DEVELOPMENTS

Two NATO service members were killed inside a military base in Afghanistan’s Helmand province today after two men wearing Afghan military uniforms opened fire, the international force said. [AP’s Rahim Faiez] And the Taliban seized a district headquarters in Musa Qala, Helmand today despite US airstrikes repelling them. [Reuters]

The suspected gunmen in the France train attack had “terrorist intent,” a Paris prosecutor said, noting that Ayoub el Khazzani had listened to jihadist recordings on YouTube just before the attack. [France 24]

Sen Chuck Grassley has called on Secretary of State John Kerry to provide the details of how Hillary Clinton’s lawyer, David Kendall, was given the security clearance to handle her emails. [The Hill’s Jordain Carney] And Josh Gerstin provides a “guide to Hillary Clinton’s most sensitive emails,” atPolitico.

The Defense Department’s Law of War manual allows for the detention of journalists, permitting their treatment as “unprivileged belligerents” if they are thought to be sympathizing or cooperating with the enemy, reports Al Jazeera America.

A group of former officials from Russia and western states has proposed talks aimed at creating a new set of rules between Moscow and NATO, governing encounters at sea and in the air to prevent an incident between military forces. [Wall Street Journal’s Julian E. Barnes]

Oshkosh Defense will build the ground vehicle intended to eventually replace the Humvee, after winning a major contract. [Washington Post’s Christian Davenport]

The UN Security Council is prepared to “act immediately” if South Sudan’s president fails to sign a peace agreement with rebels this week. [Al Jazeera] And a new UN report has found that the government spent $20 million last summer on weapons from China, while rebels obtained ammunition from Sudan. [New York Times’ Somini Sengupta]

Cybersecurity is the “persistent glitch” in the US-China relationship; Kristie Lu Stout provides further details. [CNN]

Serbia and Kosovo have agreed on a cooperation deal in several key areas, according to the EU, a “landmark” agreement considered to be a major step toward normalizing relations between the two. [AFP]

North Dakota has legalized the use of armed drones by law enforcement following a push by a pro-police lobbyist. [The Daily Beast’s Justin Glawe]

Former Guatemalan dictator Gen. Efraín Ríos Montt will be tried again for genocide for the persecution of the Maya Ixil Indians during his rule, a court has ruled. [New York Times’ Elisabeth Malkin]

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World Body Declares Cyber Security Top Issue CircleID Sovereign nations around the globe have clearly defined borders, but as attendees were shown at a UN Conference several years ago, cybercrime is a borderless phenomenon. In 2011 Norto...

» NATO: Men in Afghan uniforms kill 2 foreign troops at base - Yahoo News
26/08/15 01:52 from nato - Google News
CNN NATO : Men in Afghan uniforms kill 2 foreign troops at base Yahoo News NATO offered few details about the shooting in Afghanistan's southern Helmand province, which appeared to be the latest so-called "insider attack" t...

» Understanding Indications And Warning Efforts Of US Ballistic Missile Defense ... - Eurasia Review
26/08/15 01:42 from missile defense - Google News
Eurasia Review Understanding Indications And Warning Efforts Of US Ballistic Missile Defense ... Eurasia Review According to the U.S. Missile Defense Agency, “countries invest in ballistic missiles because they are a means to project pow...

» Asian shares wobble as China rate cut fails to calm nerves
26/08/15 01:31 from Search Results
Asian shares wobble as China rate cut fails to calm nerves Oil near six-and-a-half-year lows as China economy fears linger U.S. dollar fails to get usual safety bid from volatility in short term Currency volatility upsets Asian growth pl...

» 2 NATO soldiers killed in attack in southern Afghanistan - CNN
26/08/15 01:22 from nato - Google News
CNN 2 NATO soldiers killed in attack in southern Afghanistan CNN Afghan and NATO officials are still looking into the circumstances of the firefight, which took place early Wednesday at an Afghan security forces compound in the southern ...

» 2 NATO soldiers killed in attack in southern Afghanistan - CNN International
26/08/15 01:13 from nato - Google News
CNN International 2 NATO soldiers killed in attack in southern Afghanistan CNN International NATO service members fired back, killing the attackers, the organization's Resolute Support Mission in Afghanistan said in a statement. NATO...

» 2 NATO soldiers killed in Afghanistan - Press TV
26/08/15 00:58 from nato - Google News
2 NATO soldiers killed in Afghanistan Press TV Two NATO soldiers have been killed after two men in Afghan military uniforms turned their weapons on them in the country's south. The Western military alliance said, in a statement, on W...

» 2 NATO soldiers killed in insider attack in Afghanistan - Press TV
26/08/15 00:58 from nato - Google News
Press TV 2 NATO soldiers killed in insider attack in Afghanistan Press TV Two NATO soldiers have been killed after two men in Afghan military uniforms turned their weapons on them in the country's south. The Western military alliance...

» 'Russia and NATO need new rules to cut risk of war' - GhanaWeb
26/08/15 00:48 from Nato Russia - Google News
GhanaWeb ' Russia and NATO need new rules to cut risk of war' GhanaWeb Calling for a high-level NATO - Russia meeting, the group of 14 -- including former Russian foreign minister Igor Ivanov, ex-German defence minister Volker Ru...

» 2 NATO Members, 2 Suspects Die in Attack in Afghanistan - ABC News
26/08/15 00:47 from nato - Google News
International Business Times, India Edition 2 NATO Members, 2 Suspects Die in Attack in Afghanistan ABC News The NATO statement says the attack took place early Wednesday morning in Helmand province. The alliance says the attackers opene...

» Two NATO soldiers killed in Afghan 'insider attack': coalition - Yahoo News
26/08/15 00:47 from nato - Google News
Two NATO soldiers killed in Afghan 'insider attack': coalition Yahoo News So-called "green-on-blue" attacks -- when Afghan soldiers or police turn their guns on international troops -- have been a major problem during N...

» Cooper: Missile defense is the real answer to Iran - The Detroit News
26/08/15 00:18 from missile defense - Google News
The Detroit News Cooper: Missile defense is the real answer to Iran The Detroit News But instead of manning the barricades in our typical scorched earth politics, I would urge the president's critics to support more constructive step...

» Column: Keep questioning FBI spy plane - The Detroit News
26/08/15 00:18 from fbi - Google News
The Detroit News Column: Keep questioning FBI spy plane The Detroit News Earlier this month, The Detroit News reported about a series of missions by an FBI spy plane over Dearborn. The plane, which is outfitted with a night vision camera...

» The Crimes of Palmyra
26/08/15 00:00 from NYT > Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS)
The Islamic State’s destruction of Palmyra’s ancient ruins is not only a crime against Syria but a tragedy for collective human history.

» Pentagon Investigates Allegations of Skewed Intelligence Reports on ISIS
26/08/15 00:00 from NYT > Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS)
The inspector general is looking into a claim that military officials reworked assessments about the U.S.-led campaign in Iraq against ISIS to be more optimistic, according to several officials.

» Morocco: 14 Arrested in Joint Antiterrorism Raids
26/08/15 00:00 from NYT > Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS)
At least 14 people were arrested Tuesday in Morocco and Spain on suspicion of belonging to a cell that recruited fighters for the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria.

» Inquiry Weighs Whether Data on ISIS Was Distorted
26/08/15 00:00 from NYT > Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS)
The inspector general is looking into a claim that military officials reworked assessments about the U.S.-led campaign in Iraq against ISIS to be more optimistic, according to several officials.

» Inquiry Weighs Whether ISIS Analysis Was Distorted
26/08/15 00:00 from NYT > Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS)
The inspector general is looking into a claim that military officials reworked assessments about the U.S.-led campaign in Iraq against ISIS to be more optimistic, according to several officials.

» F.B.I. to Look at Guards at County Jail in Missouri
26/08/15 00:00 from NYT > Federal Bureau of Investigation
Four recent cases of possible abuse of inmates by guards is the focus of a civil rights inquiry by the F.B.I.

» In Syria, Potential Ally’s Islamist Ties Challenge U.S.
26/08/15 00:00 from NYT > Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS)
Ahrar al-Sham opposes the Syrian president and the Islamic State and seems like a logical Western ally, but its links to Al Qaeda trouble American policy makers.

» FBI searches for Santa Fe bank robber - KRQE News 13
25/08/15 23:37 from fbi - Google News
KRQE News 13 FBI searches for Santa Fe bank robber KRQE News 13 SANTA FE (KRQE) – The FBI says a woman tried to rob a Bank of America earlier this month in Santa Fe. She went to the bank on Rodeo Road and handed a note to the clerk deman...

» Guardsman who helped thwart France train attack to get Soldiers
25/08/15 23:23 from News - Stripes
Guardsman who helped thwart France train attack to get Soldiers Medal Senior Army leaders say Aleksander Skarlatos, a member of the Oregon National Guard, will get the Soldiers Medal — the Army's highest award for acts of heroism not inv...

» George Will Contrasts ‘Sullen’ Clinton Campaign with Surging Sanders Campaign
25/08/15 22:37 from Washington Free Beacon

» FBI warns Kansas City residents about phone scam - KMBC Kansas City
25/08/15 22:23 from fbi - Google News
KMBC Kansas City FBI warns Kansas City residents about phone scam KMBC Kansas City The FBI said the same scam was hitting Wichita just a few weeks ago, and similar scams have been circulating by email. Sometimes the scammer will imperson...

» UPDATE: Coast Guard responds to reported sunken vessel in Sandy Hook Channel
25/08/15 21:41 from Recent Updates for U.S. Coast Guard Digital Newsroom

» U.S. stock futures resume descent, not much cheer from China rate
25/08/15 21:26 from Search Results
U.S. stock futures resume descent, not much cheer from China rate cut Wall Street rally goes up in smoke, indexes end lower Dollar still wobbly after China easing, Shanghai shares eyed Brazil judge says president's ex-chief of staff may ...

» Ex-NATO ambassador: Problems are solvable - GoVolsXtra
25/08/15 21:24 from nato - Google News
Ex- NATO ambassador: Problems are solvable GoVolsXtra The world is currently in a mess politically and economically, but former NATO Ambassador Kurt Volker believes many of the problems are solvable — at least from an American or Western...

Middle East News

» Iran's troubled bond market
08/12/15 06:29 from Full Feed
Even if sanctions are lifted, Iran's debt market faces several obstacles to realizing its full potential.

» Kharazi sparks controversy within Reformist camp
08/12/15 05:43 from Full Feed
Seyed Mohammad Sadegh Kharazi, who has founded a new political Reformist group, has stirred controversy with comments that he someday might expose names of Reformists who in the past had contacts with Americans.

» Former US ambassador: There won't be peace in Syria without prosecution of Assad
08/12/15 04:00 from Full Feed
In Stephen Rapp's first interview since leaving office, the recently resigned US ambassador at large and chief of the State Department’s Office of Global Criminal Justice says progress is being made on amassing documentation of the "hell...

» Kuwait's Sunnis question fellow Shiites' loyalties
08/12/15 03:44 from Full Feed
Kuwait is experiencing heightened Sunni-Shiite tensions, but the country's position in the region may make it difficult to address them should the situation worsen.

» Controversy over plan to reform Israeli public broadcasting
08/12/15 03:42 from Full Feed
Minister Ofir Akunis, who is responsible for reforming public broadcasting, tells Al-Monitor that contrary to accusations by the left, his reform plan is designed to rebuild an independent entity, reflecting more "balanced" views.

» Egypt's prosecutors take aim at pop stars
08/12/15 03:42 from Full Feed
In Egypt, where popular music videos are offending public morals, charges of indecency are being filed against a number of dancers.

» Is Palestinian soccer head playing a political game?
08/12/15 03:20 from Full Feed
Palestinian Football Association Head Jibril Rajoub claimed that Israel prevented West Bank entry of Palestinian soccer players, but Israel argues that it was Rajoub who created an incident so he could score political points.

» Turkish men not so worried about worry beads
08/12/15 03:20 from Full Feed
The traditional use of worry beads, or tesbih, thrives in modern times as a tool for personal therapy, a status symbol and a faithful companion.

» Possible EU sanctions alarm Israeli banks
08/12/15 03:14 from Full Feed
Following the recommendation of a prominent think tank, Israeli investors fear that the European Union will decide to "mark" Israeli banks that operate in the West Bank, devastating the entire Israeli banking system.

» Turkey treads carefully on new gas pipeline with Russia
08/12/15 03:14 from Full Feed
Ankara doesn’t want to put all of its energy eggs into the Russian basket.

» Is Turkey's 'emergency rule' back?
08/12/15 03:08 from Full Feed
With increasing tensions in the region, declaring 37 areas "provisional security zones" off-limits to civilians is seen by some as a resurrection of Turkey's emergency rule.

» Hamas concludes first-ever military training camp for girls
07/12/15 23:28 from Full Feed
Hamas’ women's movement is now organizing female-only training camps to strengthen young women's affiliation with Hamas' values and goals.

» Islamic State tightens grip on Libya
07/12/15 23:12 from Full Feed
An Al-Monitor correspondent recently visited Libya and found his homeland sinking deeper into despair and dysfunction and possibly sliding toward disintegration.

» Sahl al-Ghab emerges as main focus of Syrian rebels' fight against regime
08/11/15 06:46 from Full Feed
Syria’s Sahl al-Ghab region is of strategic importance to the Syrian opposition factions who have been trying to weaken the Assad regime whose largest pool of supporters is based there.

» Rafsanjani's son enters prison amid media circus
08/11/15 05:43 from Full Feed
Mehdi Hashemi Rafsanjani, Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani's son, entered Evin prison to serve a 10-year sentence for corruption.

» Declining Israeli prison conditions may escalate tension with Palestine
08/11/15 05:00 from Full Feed
Sanctions imposed on Palestinian prisoners inside Israeli jails have pushed prisoners to go on a hunger strike until their demands are met.

» Egypt’s state-owned media ripe for restructuring
08/11/15 04:53 from Full Feed
The Egyptian Radio and Television Union has had major financial losses, mainly due to its $2.8 billion debt to National Investment Bank, which is why the government launched a restructuring plan.

» How Iran deal could bring multilateralism to Middle East
08/11/15 04:52 from Full Feed
As the Joint Cooperative Plan of Action comes into effect, the region could see the emergence of a new era of greater cooperation by all regional actors, including Iran.

» Iraq's disabled lack basic help
08/11/15 04:44 from Full Feed
The number of Iraqis with special needs is growing in light of ongoing wars and sectarian conflicts, while they face a lack of adequate physical and psychological rehab centers.

» Ankara warms to idea of political solution in Syria
08/11/15 04:13 from Full Feed
Ankara seems to be growing more amenable to a solution that includes the Syrian regime, unhappy about perceptions that it has used the international effort against the Islamic State as an excuse to resume strikes against the Kurdistan Wo...

» Islamic State ups rhetoric against Ankara
08/11/15 04:09 from Full Feed
Following a Turkish-American deal allowing US warplanes to use Incirlik Air Base in the fight against the Islamic State, the terrorist group has lashed out at the ruling AKP government.

» Netanyahu's coalition stable ... for now
08/11/15 03:50 from Full Feed
Despite predictions that the coalition will break up in the coming months, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu feels confident that he can get the budget approved at the Knesset, at which time perhaps opposition parties might join ...

» Inside the secret US-Iran diplomacy that sealed nuke deal
08/11/15 03:33 from Full Feed
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei authorized direct talks with the United States on the nuclear issue as early as 2011, but real progress was not made until Hassan Rouhani, unaware of the talks, came into office in August 2013...

» Going gluten-free in Gaza
08/11/15 03:23 from Full Feed
Gluten-sensitive Gazans do not have easy access to flour they can easily digest, but two researchers have recently developed a gluten-free wheat that can be produced locally.

» Former Shin Bet head: Jewish terror slow-growing 'cancer' in Israel
07/11/15 23:07 from Full Feed
Former Shin Bet head Yuval Diskin has posted a scathing criticism of Jewish terrorism, blaming weak Israeli leadership for failing to counter "anarchist ideologies."

» Brutalism in Beersheeba
08/10/15 07:16 from Full Feed
Israeli architects formed a nonprofit association to promote Brutalist architecture in Israel and have submitted a request to UNESCO to recognize Beersheba as a World Heritage Site, representing this particular movement in architecture.

» Is Iran’s military funding the media?
08/10/15 06:54 from Full Feed
Hesam al-Din Ashna, cultural adviser to the Iranian president, said that some media in Iran receive money from the country's defense budget and are established enough to attack other media.

» One man’s mission to preserve Palestinian heritage
08/10/15 05:38 from Full Feed
Palestinian Saeed al-Ashkar interviews the elderly to reconstruct history and preserve Palestinian heritage.

» Iraqi dates shrivel awaiting production means
08/10/15 04:23 from Full Feed
Poor management of agricultural lands and a lack of planning and support by the government for farmers have whittled down Iraq’s production of dates.

» Israelis lean right toward one-state solution
08/10/15 04:04 from Full Feed
Palestinians are calling for one secular state where citizens have equal rights, but more and more right-wing Israelis are adopting their own version of the one Jewish state.

» Has press freedom fallen victim to AKP’s Syria policy?
08/10/15 04:02 from Full Feed
Has the Turkish government once again tried to silence a journalist, this time one who has drawn links between the AKP government's Syria policy and terror attacks by Islamic State in the country?

» After 500 years, Turkish coffee percolates in popularity
08/10/15 03:57 from Full Feed
On the brink of oblivion about a decade ago, Turkey’s ancient coffee culture is revived by a vibrant new generation of entrepreneurs and young consumers.

» Will Saudi Arabia-Russia talks impact Syrian opposition?
08/10/15 03:48 from Full Feed
Moscow has allegedly opened up channels of communication between the Syrian regime and Saudi Arabia, and many are speculating whether this will cripple the Syrian opposition forces’ capabilities.

» West Bank violence rises sharply
08/10/15 02:39 from Full Feed
Spiking rates of societal violence among Palestinians reflect harsh social, economic and political conditions, the spread of a culture that uses weapons, a slow judicial process and an absence of strict measures taken by authorities.

» Iranian negotiators remain confident about nuclear deal
08/10/15 02:18 from Full Feed
At a conference in Tehran on the nuclear agreement with the P5+1, Iran's senior negotiators expressed their satisfaction with the deal and confidence in its implementation.

» Bibi, king of the Jews
08/10/15 01:53 from Full Feed
In opposing the Iranian nuclear deal, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sees himself as the savior of the Jews, a perception that leads him to view the American Jewish community as within his jurisdiction, rather than as US citizens with...

» Will Israel's force-feeding law turn doctors into political tools?
08/10/15 01:44 from Full Feed
The controversial force-feeding law passed in July will soon be tested by the case of hunger-striking Palestinian prisoner Mohammed Allan as the Israel Medical Association stands firm against a practice it considers unethical.

» ‘New’ Suez Canal might not save Egypt from austerity measures
08/10/15 01:29 from Full Feed
Despite praise for Cairo's economic achievements and a positive economic forecast, financial hardships are forcing Egypt to consider cutting back as revenues continue to trickle in.

» Syrian online satirical show gains popularity
08/10/15 00:59 from Full Feed
A group of Syrian opposition activists has made an online satirical show criticizing well-known figures of the Syrian political scene and mainly focusing on President Bashar al-Assad.

» Liberman slams Netanyahu over Foreign Ministry failings
07/10/15 21:12 from Full Feed
Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely is practically ignored by the international community as Israel's Foreign Ministry keeps losing responsibilities to other ministries and its budget is slashed.

» US wins support from GCC, Asian allies for Iran nuclear deal
08/09/15 05:27 from Full Feed
Israel is outlier on nuclear deal; Rafsanjani tells Al-Monitor that Iran “does not inherently have any issues with Saudi Arabia”; Zarif proposes civil nuclear cooperation with Arab states; Syrian, Iranian and Russian officials meet in Te...

» 25 hilarious reactions to the Irish-Kuwaiti tourist beating Turkish shopkeepers
26/08/15 12:07 from Hurriyet Daily News
An Irish-Kuwaiti tourist was declared a hero on social media after being captured on video while beating an army of Turkish shopkeepers.The video has become a source of mockery on social media. Here are some of the best responses:

» World business, finance leaders to meet at B-20 in Ankara
26/08/15 11:50 from Hurriyet Daily News
Global business leaders will discuss World economy risks and their expectations from the Group of 20 countries at the B-20 Turkey conference between Sept. 3 and 5 in Ankara

» Arab League delays meeting on joint military force
26/08/15 11:45 from Hurriyet Daily News
The Arab League said it had postponed indefinitely a ministerial meeting set for Aug. 27 to approve the creation of a joint military force to intervene against jihadists

» Deputy PMs, non-journalists able to get press cards
26/08/15 11:12 from Hurriyet Daily News
Turkey’s deputy prime ministry post will be equipped with all the benefits Turkish journalists who have indefinite press cards enjoy, according to a new amendment recently made by the Prime Ministry Directorate General of Press and Infor...

» Screen Savors: Fascinating and suspenseful
26/08/15 11:08 from JPost.com - Front Page
‘Show Me a Hero’ shows you television as its best.

» Recipes: Summer’s tin stories
26/08/15 11:08 from JPost.com - Front Page
When it’s too hot to spend hours in the kitchen, take a shortcut by using good-quality canned items.

» Saudi suspect in 1996 Khobar bombing detained: Report
26/08/15 11:07 from PressTV Media RSS
The key suspect in the 1996 Khobar Towers bombing in Saudi Arabia is reportedly arrested in Lebanon.

» The Gideon Doctrine
26/08/15 11:06 from JPost.com - Front Page
The IDF outlines the parameters of its military thinking and practice.

» Choose life
26/08/15 11:06 from JPost.com - Front Page
The drive by human beings to emerge from a state of loneliness to a form of couplehood is an existential need, regardless of their sexual orientation.

» Israeli attire explained
26/08/15 11:06 from JPost.com - Front Page
In Israel, where everyone seems to know everybody, there is less emphasis on first impressions as made by outfits.

» Celebrating swimwear
26/08/15 11:05 from JPost.com - Front Page
BikiFest, Israel's first swimwear festival, was held in Jerusalem and saw over 4,200 participants.

» 'Together in Happiness'
26/08/15 11:05 from JPost.com - Front Page
Feigel and Esir Tobolowsky’s marriage inspired daughter Susan Barth to advance marriage education.

» Judaism’s many colors, many layers
26/08/15 11:05 from JPost.com - Front Page
Eliahou Eric Bokobza's vivid and vibrantly colored paintings are not only deceptive and disarming but unlike much of what is taken for “serious” art on the contemporary Israeli art scene.

» Akbank Sanat opens new season
26/08/15 11:01 from Hurriyet Daily News
Akbank Sanat will open its new season of art with a world-renowned exhibition.

» Disgruntled employee suspected in on-air attack that kills 2 TV journalists
26/08/15 11:00 from JPost.com - Front Page
The station, WDBJ7 in Roanoke, Virginia, said the reporter Alison Parker, 24, and the cameraman, Adam Ward, 27, died in the incident.

» Bath from Magnificent Century unearthed
26/08/15 10:58 from Hurriyet Daily News
The ruins of a Turkish bath, which was constructed in 1555 for Ottoman Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, have been unearthed in the Sapanca district of western Sakarya province and taken under protection.

» Australia to consult Iran on Syria strikes, foreign minister says
26/08/15 10:52 from PressTV Media RSS
Australia’s foreign minister says the country would consult with Iran before any contribution to the so-called anti-Daesh airstrikes in Syria.

» South Sudan army using Israeli weapons in civil war, UN says
26/08/15 10:52 from The Times of Israel
Security Council report on conflict notes photographs showing South Sudanese soldiers using Israeli-produced assault rifles

» Three mobile operators win rights to ‘advanced’ 4G network
26/08/15 10:51 from Hurriyet Daily News
Turkey’s three existing mobile operators, Turkcell, Vodafone and Avea, have won the rights to the country’s advanced 4G network due to be established for a sum of more than 1.14 billion euros, in the Aug. 26 tender held by the Informatio...

» Two Virginia television journalists fatally shot in on-air attack
26/08/15 10:48 from Hurriyet Daily News
Two television journalists were shot and killed in Virginia on Aug. 26 morning while conducting a live television interview, the station said.

» Deals progress for Russia to build nuclear plants in Egypt, Jordan as leaders visit Moscow
26/08/15 10:46 from JPost.com - Front Page
Egypt's Sisi, Jordan’s King Abdullah, and Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan are in Russia for talks.

» Dissident Turkish actor dismissed from City Theater
26/08/15 10:41 from Hurriyet Daily News
Dissident Turkish actor Levent Üzümcü has been dismissed from the Istanbul City Theater over his statements critical of the Justice and Development Party (AKP)

» Young Iranian Greco-Roman wrestlers win two gold medals
26/08/15 10:39 from PressTV Media RSS
Young Iranian Greco-Roman wrestlers shine at the 2015 Cadet World Championships in Bosnia and Herzegovina and win two gold medals.

» The Lite - Wed, Aug, 26, 2015 - 12:00 GMT
26/08/15 10:38 from PressTV Media RSS
The Lite - Wed, Aug, 26, 2015 - 12:00 GMT

» Aristotle statue vandalized at ancient site
26/08/15 10:37 from Hurriyet Daily News
The famous Aristotle statue welcoming visitors at the entrance of the ancient Assos site has been removed and sent to İzmir for repair after it was vandalized by unknown individuals

» Belgian WWII nurse who helped save US troops dies
26/08/15 10:35 from The Times of Israel
Augusta Chiwy received Belgian knighthood and US military award for saving hundreds of American soldiers

» Full News - Wed, Aug, 26, 2015 - 12:00 GMT
26/08/15 10:32 from PressTV Media RSS
Full News - Wed, Aug, 26, 2015 - 12:00 GMT

» African Americans in US face system of oppression: Activist
26/08/15 10:30 from PressTV Media RSS
Yejide Orunmila says African Americans in the US face a system of oppression.

» China stock drop casts pall over million-dollar start-up contest
26/08/15 10:24 from The Times of Israel
2 Israeli start-ups snag top prizes in a prestigious competition, as Chinese investors worry about their country’s financial future

» Analysis: Why Turkey’s AKP failed to make a comeback in polls
26/08/15 10:18 from Hurriyet Daily News
Özer Sencar, owner of polling company MetroPoll, explains to daily Hürriyet readers why the Justice and Development Party (AKP) failed to make a comeback as seen in its latest conducted poll

» What’s the best real estate deal in Israel? New web service says it knows
26/08/15 10:16 from The Times of Israel
CTWiz looks at a slew of factors on property sales transactions, making sure users get what they want – and can afford

» Egypt's Sissi turns to Russia's Putin to fight regional terrorism
26/08/15 10:15 from Middle East
In second Moscow visit in three months, the two leaders will also discuss joint project to build Egypt's first nuclear power station.

» Life stands still in central Diyarbakır amid clashes in suburbs
26/08/15 10:14 from Hurriyet Daily News
Life in the southeastern city of Diyarbakır stood still on Aug. 26 after a call to protest recent security operations in two districts of Diyarbakır province

» Number of non-UK born residents in Britain likely to surpass 8 million
26/08/15 10:06 from PressTV Media RSS
New report says the number of non-UK born residents in Britain is likely to exceed 8 million.

» The end of cheap cellular? Golan seeks consolidation
26/08/15 10:04 from JPost.com - Front Page
"Shareholders have given and investment bank the mandate to evaluate and explore options that could lead to a sale, acquisition, merger, but could also leave Golan Telecom independent," says company.

» Crimea International Film Festival awards Iranian drama
26/08/15 10:00 from PressTV Media RSS
The 16th Crimea International Film Festival awards “Songs of My Land” by Iranian director Abbas Rafiei.

» Missing boy in Artvin flood disaster causes parents sorrow
26/08/15 09:55 from Hurriyet Daily News
A five-year-old boy has gone missing after falling off a fire truck into flood water during the deadly floods and landslides which struck the Black Sea province of Artvin and left eight people dead

» Russian serviceman kills self after slaying 2 soldiers, officer
26/08/15 09:51 from PressTV Media RSS
A Russian serviceman takes his own life after killing an officer and two soldiers, the defense ministry says.

» Branding or bragging in your job search
26/08/15 09:49 from The Times of Israel
‘Selling yourself’ is expected – and necessary — when looking for work; unsustainable claims of skills or experience is not

» Somalia losing battle with al-Shabab?
26/08/15 09:47 from PressTV Media RSS
Is Somalia losing the battle with al-Shabab militants?

» Concert review: English Indie band Alt-J rocks Israel
26/08/15 09:46 from JPost.com - Front Page
The four-member, Leeds-based band, whose Israeli fan base seemed immeasurable in its size and enthusiasm, managed to imbue the outdoor arena with good feelings.

» Saudi military aggression against Yemen to backfire: Pundit
26/08/15 09:45 from PressTV Media RSS
Massoud Shadjareh says the Saudi military aggression against Yemen will backfire.

» Turkish PM sends notice to opposition deputies for interim gov’t posts
26/08/15 09:41 from Hurriyet Daily News
Having begun working to form an interim government that will act until snap elections scheduled for Nov. 1, Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu has eventually sent letters of proposals to deputies of opposition parties, asking them to take pa...

» JDate vs JSwipe: Online Yentas battle over Jewish dating scene
26/08/15 09:40 from JPost.com - Front Page
Jewish dating app JSwipe seeks support in lawsuit over name and patent, but JDate says "this is not just about the J."

» Two US TV station employees shot to death on air
26/08/15 09:39 from The Times of Israel
Unknown shooter kills reporter and cameraman doing on-the-scene interview in a shopping mall in Virginia

» What's really behind American Airlines' cancellation of the Tel Aviv-Philadelphia route?
26/08/15 09:33 from JPost.com - Front Page
The airline says the decision is financial, but 'TheMarker,' claimed the decision was political.

» Nov. 1 polls will clear problems created by June 7 elections: Erdoğan
26/08/15 09:33 from Hurriyet Daily News
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said he believed early elections on Nov. 1 will “clear up the problems created by the June 7” parliamentary election

» Aid groups appeal for end to Gaza blockade
26/08/15 09:32 from The Times of Israel
Coalition of 35 organizations says 100,000 Gazans still homeless after war, reconstruction moving too slowly

» Suspect arrested in 1996 Saudi bombing that killed 19 US airmen
26/08/15 09:26 from The Times of Israel
Head of the Saudi Hezbollah’s military wing detained in connection with attack, Saudi daily reports

» Germany’s Merkel vows to crack down on refugee attacks
26/08/15 09:26 from The Times of Israel
Over 100 far-right protesters jeer as chancellor visits shelter for asylum seekers that was attacked by neo-Nazis

» Two US journalists shot dead during live report in Virginia
26/08/15 09:25 from PressTV Media RSS
Two American news journalists have been killed during a live TV news report in Virginia.

» Taliban seize most of strategic district in Afghanistan's Helmand
26/08/15 09:23 from PressTV Media RSS
The Taliban militants control most of the Musa Qala district in Afghanistan's southern province of Helmand.

» Iranian female athletes crowned in world cadet taekwondo event
26/08/15 09:19 from PressTV Media RSS
Young Iranian female taekwondo artists are crowned at the second edition of the WTF World Cadet Taekwondo Championships in South Korea.

» Aid groups urge removal of Israeli blockade on Gaza
26/08/15 09:16 from PressTV Media RSS
Nearly three dozen aid agencies call for an end to Israel’s eight-year blockade on the Gaza Strip.

» Hungary moves to secure border with more men, dogs, gas
26/08/15 09:16 from Hurriyet Daily News
As Record numbers of migrants bid to cross Serbian-Hungarian border to touch the European Union soil, unrest flares briefly at reception center

» Four convicts executed despite global outcry
26/08/15 09:03 from PressTV Media RSS
The Saudi kingdom executes four more convicts amid international calls to stop the practice.

» Saudi executes four after moratorium call
26/08/15 09:02 from Hurriyet Daily News
Saudi Arabia on Aug. 26 executed three of its citizens for murder and a Syrian convicted of drugs smuggling, a day after Amnesty International urged a moratorium on rising executions in the conservative kingdom.

» Israel frees hundreds more African migrants from detention
26/08/15 09:01 from The Times of Israel
Second wave of refugees and asylum seekers held for over a year at Holot facility are released, but banned from Tel Aviv, Eilat

» Thailand destroys ivory stockpile amid junta crackdown
26/08/15 08:58 from Hurriyet Daily News
Thailand destroyed more than two tons of ivory on Aug. 26 - a victory for animal rights groups fighting against the trade in a country renowned for being a hub for illegal tusks.

» WATCH: As Syrian civil war rages, Assad claims Russia and Iran as true allies
26/08/15 08:57 from Middle East
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said he was open to the idea of a coalition against ISIS militants but indicated there was little chance of it happening with his enemies.

» Italy hits back at Merkel in migrants row
26/08/15 08:56 from Hurriyet Daily News
Italy’s Foreign Minister has scathingly dismissed criticism from France and Germany over its handling of the tens of thousands of migrants arriving on its southern shores.

» Matisyahu affair highlights Europe’s conflation of Jew and Israel
26/08/15 08:55 from The Times of Israel
Jewish support for Israel becomes an excuse for blatant racism, as old and new anti-Semitism converge on the continent

» US, Israel enmity toward Iran never waned: Leader
26/08/15 08:50 from PressTV Media RSS
Ayatollah Khamenei says the enmity of the US and the Israeli regime toward Iran has never subsided.

» Iran increases gas exports capacity to Anatolia, Caucasus
26/08/15 08:47 from PressTV Media RSS
Iran commissions new facility to boost natural gas exports to neighboring countries in Caucasus and Anatolia to 60 million cubic meters per day.

» Free Syrian Army commander’s car explodes in southeastern Turkey
26/08/15 08:45 from Hurriyet Daily News
A bomb placed in the car of a Free Syrian Army (FSA) commander has detonated in southeastern Turkey, while the commander is being treated for heavy injuries

» ISIS is the anti-Islam
26/08/15 08:41 from The Times of Israel
The group’s horrific violence and repression are anathema to any interpretation of Islam, even the most orthodox

» Top 5 - Wed, Aug, 26, 2015 - 09:00 GMT
26/08/15 08:40 from PressTV Media RSS
Top 5 - Wed, Aug, 26, 2015 - 09:00 GMT

» Fenerbahçe takes on Atromitos for Europa
26/08/15 08:34 from Hurriyet Daily News
Turkish football heavyweight and last year’s league title runner-up Fenerbahçe will host Greek rival Atromitos Aug. 27 in the UEFA Europa League play-offs second leg game in Istanbul, with the advantage of a 1-0 win away in the first game

» Three killed, 25 injured in militant attacks in Syria’s Homs City
26/08/15 08:31 from PressTV Media RSS
At least three Syrian people are killed in rocket attacks by Takfiri militants in the Syrian city of Homs.

» Algerian keeper joins Turkey’s Antalyaspor
26/08/15 08:29 from Hurriyet Daily News
Algerian international goalkeeper Rais M’Bolhi signed on Aug. 25 a three-year deal with Antalyaspor, following an unsuccessful spell in the U.S.’s Major League Soccer

» World trade drops to lowest level in six years
26/08/15 08:26 from Hurriyet Daily News
Global trade has contracted to the lowest levels seen since the 2008 financial crisis, according to a report released Aug. 26 by the World Trade Monitor

» UN report proves widespread use of Israeli weapons in South Sudan
26/08/15 08:24 from PressTV Media RSS
A UN report says Israeli weapons are widely used in the conflict in South Sudan.

» Diligent on election security, HDP eyes 20 pct vote in upcoming early election
26/08/15 08:21 from Hurriyet Daily News
The Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP), which argues preventing their party from passing the 10 percent threshold needed to get seats in parliament in the upcoming early election is a main motive for the Justice and Development Party (AKP),...

» US may have inflated gains against Islamic State, auditor says
26/08/15 08:18 from The Times of Israel
Officials reportedly investigated by Pentagon for exaggerating success of struggle against terror group in assessments given to Obama

» Police: Four people injured in home invasion in Minnesota
26/08/15 08:17 from PressTV Media RSS
Four people have been shot and injured inside a house in the US state of Minnesota, police say.

» British teenager pleads guilty to two terror charges
26/08/15 08:12 from PressTV Media RSS
A British girl in Manchester has pleaded guilty to terror charges.

» Ex-Obama aides: US should give Israel bunker-buster bombs to prevent Iran from getting nukes
26/08/15 08:09 from JPost.com - Front Page
Dennis Ross, the former peace envoy, and David Petraeus, ex-CIA director, penned an op-ed for 'The Washington Post' on Wednesday.

» Iran beats South Korea in U23 FIVB world championship
26/08/15 08:08 from PressTV Media RSS
Iran men's national junior volleyball team defeats South Korea at the 2015 FIVB Men's U23 World Championship in the UAE.

» Iran’s Ritual and Traditional Plays Festival kicks off
26/08/15 08:04 from PressTV Media RSS
Iran holds the 17th Festival of Ritual and Traditional Plays in the capital, Tehran.

» Cause of unusual children deaths in eastern city may be gene mutation: Doctors
26/08/15 07:59 from Hurriyet Daily News
A gene mutation has been detected in samples taken from a five-month-old baby girl of a family who saw three of their children die mysteriously in four months in the northeastern province of Kars, with several doctors saying this sort of...

» Emerging market assets weaken again despite China’s rate cut
26/08/15 07:58 from Hurriyet Daily News
Emerging market assets resumed their slide on Aug. 26, shrugging off China’s interest rate cut and focusing on growing signs of economic weakness in the world’s second-largest economy and across the developing world

» Economy minister mulling further stall on natural gas deal
26/08/15 07:47 from The Times of Israel
Aryeh Deri says he is considering not approving agreement to bypass antitrust commissioner

» Israel said to ask diplomats to reverse American Airlines pull-out
26/08/15 07:46 from The Times of Israel
US carrier says its Tel Aviv-Philadelphia route was a money loser, but Transportation Ministry reportedly holding out hope amid rumors line was nixed for political reasons

» Man throws body parts of woman he killed into trash in Turkey’s Şile
26/08/15 07:43 from Hurriyet Daily News
A man in the Black Sea town of Şile has confessed to killing a woman and then dismembering her body into several parts so that he could throw it into the trash.

» White House: Obama didn’t call Iran deal opponents “crazies”
26/08/15 07:34 from JPost.com - Front Page
White House spokesman Peter Schultz said the president was referring to other proposed Republican legislation, not the campaign against the Iran deal.

» White House: Obama didn’t call Iran deal opponents 'crazies'
26/08/15 07:34 from JPost.com - Front Page
White House spokesman Peter Schultz said the president was referring to other proposed Republican legislation, not the campaign against the Iran deal.

» EU ministers to discuss improving security after train attack
26/08/15 07:19 from The Times of Israel
Officials to consider ‘concrete proposals’ to improve public transportation safety, as suspect is charged with terrorism

» Chilcot report blames Blair, many other officials for Iraq war
26/08/15 07:17 from PressTV Media RSS
Reports say the long-awaited Chilcot report on Iraq war blame more senior officials beyond Tony Blair and his inner circle.

» WATCH: Violent clashes at Beirut protests; Hezbollah throws in support
26/08/15 06:57 from Middle East
Lebanese youth movement 'You Stink' continues to organize mass protests in Beirut targeting government corruption and lack of basic services.

» Iran’s Revolutionary Guard set for windfall after infiltrating 230 sanctions-free companies
26/08/15 06:51 from Middle East
The hard-line militia has appointed top commanders as board members and shareholders in stock exchange companies worth over $15 billion

» WATCH: Why were yeshiva students singing Hava Nagila with SpongeBob Squarepants?
26/08/15 06:46 from JPost.com - Front Page
The segment was filmed for Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show on the ABC television network.

» Cabel criticizes Deri over natural gas deal stall
26/08/15 06:45 from The Times of Israel
Economy minister says he is leaning toward not signing agreement to bypass antitrust commissioner; 2 soldiers killed in Sinai IS attack

» Two US TV station workers shot to death on air
26/08/15 06:45 from The Times of Israel
General manager of WDBJ-TV identifies the 2 killed as Alison Parker and Adam Ward

» Israeli Arabs threaten to delay school year start
26/08/15 06:45 from The Times of Israel
Authorities demand additional funding or else general strike will be announced in September

» Film depicting the life of Mohammad set to premier in Iran, Canada
26/08/15 06:44 from JPost.com - Front Page
The production, estimated to cost over $40 million dollars, is the first of a trilogy and took more than seven years to complete.

» Iran govt. sees economy growing 5% in 2016
26/08/15 06:41 from PressTV Media RSS
The Iranian government expects an economic growth of five percent in 2016 as the country is beginning to emerge from draconian US-led sanctions.

» Always Expect the Unexpected
26/08/15 06:25 from JPost.com - Front Page

» Conservative rebellion on Greek aid hits Merkel's support: Poll
26/08/15 06:25 from Hurriyet Daily News
Support for German Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives has slipped by two percentage points due to divisions within her parliamentary bloc over a third bailout for Greece and even her own popularity has taken a hit, a poll showed on...

» Shas leader says Netanyahu, Herzog would form unity government if they could
26/08/15 06:19 from JPost.com - Front Page
On Tuesday, Herzog told the Knesset Channel that "talk of unity are probably a result of the heat wave; summer hallucinations and heat strike. There is no reason to be bothered by nonsense."

» Daesh extremists abduct 30 Kurds in northwest Syria
26/08/15 06:19 from PressTV Media RSS
Daesh Takfiri militants kidnap 30 Kurdish civilians from an area in Syria’s northwestern province of Aleppo.

» New attacks hit German refugee centers ahead of Merkel visit
26/08/15 06:18 from The Times of Israel
Authorities alarmed by wave of violent protests by far-right activists amid Europe’s worsening migrant crisis

» Task force to be formed to design Arak reactor: AEOI chief
26/08/15 06:16 from PressTV Media RSS
Iran’s nuclear chief says a special task force will be formed to design the Arak heavy water reactor.

» Israeli conductor Barenboim may take baton to Tehran
26/08/15 06:14 from The Times of Israel
Report that Iran may host Berlin orchestra for performance during Merkel visit strikes sour note in Israel

» Men found after reported missing while hiking in western Turkey
26/08/15 06:14 from Hurriyet Daily News
Four people who were reported missing after going on a hike in a forested area in the western province of Manisa have been found after a comprehensive search effort.

» Meet the new boss
26/08/15 06:12 from The Times of Israel
Gal Hirsch’s appointment as the new Israel Police chief is greeted by criticism from senior police and the press alike

» Iran reformists implore US Congress: Approve nuclear deal to boost human rights
26/08/15 05:59 from JPost.com - Front Page
Human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh said it was "unrealistic" to hope that the deal would automatically resolve civil rights issues in Iran, but that it was still a step forward.

» Historic castle in Istanbul turns into ‘SpongeBob’ after restoration
26/08/15 05:58 from Hurriyet Daily News
The restoration process of a historic castle in Istanbul’s Şile district has faced harsh criticism from Turkish social media users, with many likening the latest state of the castle to cartoon character SpongeBob SquarePants

» Two policemen injured in Turkey’s east
26/08/15 05:53 from Hurriyet Daily News
Two Turkish policemen were injured in an attack on a police station in Turkey’s eastern Bingöl province by militants of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) late Aug. 25, security sources said

» Three security personnel dead in multiple crashes in Turkey’s east
26/08/15 05:53 from Hurriyet Daily News
Three security personnel have died and nine others have been injured in multiple incidents over the past two days

» How to keep peace on the Temple Mount
26/08/15 05:47 from The Times of Israel
Israel’s security policies are stoking flames among East Jerusalem’s Palestinian public

» This Week in Israeli History: 1929 Arab Riots
26/08/15 05:43 from JPost.com - Front Page

» FBI investigating prisoner abuse in Kansas City, Missouri
26/08/15 05:41 from PressTV Media RSS
The FBI has started a civil rights investigation into the use of excessive force by guards at a prison in Kansas City, Missouri.

» Iran builds Mideast’s first geothermal plant
26/08/15 05:41 from PressTV Media RSS
Iran is building the Middle East’s first geothermal power plant at the foot of an inactive volcanic peak as the country is racing to meet a runaway demand for electricity by its growing population.

» Israeli forces detain 31 Palestinians in West Bank
26/08/15 05:38 from PressTV Media RSS
Israeli forces detain at least 31 Palestinians in areas across the occupied West Bank.

» Iran rejects claims of ‘more nuanced approach’ to Israel
26/08/15 05:37 from The Times of Israel
Spokesperson says British claims of moderate views false, denying discussions on Jewish state took place

» Premiere of Iran epic about prophet postponed
26/08/15 05:35 from The Times of Israel
Media reports say technical issues prevented screening of multimillion-dollar biopic about the founder of Islam

» Dozens detained in upped West Bank security sweeps
26/08/15 05:33 from The Times of Israel
IDF forces nab 31 suspects wanted for involvement in terror activities; rifles and ammunition uncovered

» Dozens detained in upped West Bank sweeps
26/08/15 05:33 from The Times of Israel
IDF forces nab 31 suspects wanted for involvement in terror activities; rifles and ammunition uncovered

» Palestinian flag could fly at UN headquarters
26/08/15 05:23 from PressTV Media RSS
Palestinians propose that Palestine’s flag be flown at the UN headquarters in New York.

» Deri leaning towards wait for new antitrust commissioner to approve gas deal
26/08/15 05:20 from JPost.com - Front Page
Economy Minister Arye Deri is unlikely to use his authority to approve the government's gas deal by circumventing an antitrust commissioner and plans to wait for a new one to be appointed next month.

» Obama says sorry to Japan after WikiLeaks claims of US spying
26/08/15 05:16 from Hurriyet Daily News
US President Barack Obama on Aug. 26 apologised to Tokyo after WikiLeaks claimed Washington had spied on Japanese politicians, a government spokesman said on Aug. 26.

» After Duma firebombing, a child’s tragedy becomes his grandfather’s life
26/08/15 05:14 from The Times of Israel
‘I won’t let him suffer alone,’ says grandfather of Ahmed Dawabsha, 5-year-old badly burned in attack that killed his father and baby brother

» Prominent Iranians launch campaign to support nuclear deal
26/08/15 05:11 from Middle East
Dozens of activist, lawyers and artists - many of whom have spent time in jail and faced travel or work bans - have recorded short video clips on social media.

» Turkish FM criticizes countries that call on Turkey to do more on foreign fighters
26/08/15 05:11 from Hurriyet Daily News
Countries that accuse Turkey of not doing enough against foreign fighters traveling to Syria and Iraq have actually released foreign fighters deported by Turkey, Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu has stated

» 34 PKK militants killed as Turkish jets hit northern Iraq
26/08/15 05:10 from PressTV Media RSS
At least 34 PKK militants are killed as Turkish fighter jets pounded the bases of the Kurdish forces in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region.

» MAKS-2015 air show takes off in Russia
26/08/15 04:58 from PressTV Media RSS
Russia’s international aerospace show has started near the capital Moscow, with hundreds of companies displaying cutting-edge technology in the aviation industry.

» China financial markets ‘carefully rigged’: Academic
26/08/15 04:57 from PressTV Media RSS
An academic says that the recent collapse in the Chinese financial markets is the result of planned rigging.

» Families of fallen IDF soldiers outraged at new police chief pick
26/08/15 04:48 from The Times of Israel
Parents of soldiers killed during 2006 Lebanon War blame top cop nominee Gal Hirsch for deaths of their sons, plan protest

» Families of slain IDF soldiers outraged at new police chief pick
26/08/15 04:48 from The Times of Israel
Parents of soldiers killed during 2006 Lebanon War blame top cop nominee Gal Hirsch for deaths of their sons, plan protest

» VIDEO: Irish tourist beats army of Turkish shopkeepers, declared hero on social media
26/08/15 04:47 from Hurriyet Daily News
An Irish tourist has beaten an army of Turkish shopkeepers after he was attacked with sticks and stools, thus declared a hero on social media

» VIDEO: Irish-Kuwaiti tourist beats army of Turkish shopkeepers, declared hero on social media
26/08/15 04:47 from Hurriyet Daily News
A Kuwait-born Irish citizen has been captured on video beating up an army of Istanbul shopkeepers after he was attacked with sticks and stools. After the footage emerged, the man was declared a hero on social media

» Turkey ready for anti-ISIL strikes: Pentagon
26/08/15 04:42 from Hurriyet Daily News
Turkey is now ready to fully participate in coalition strikes against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and may do so within days, the Pentagon said on Aug. 25.

» Regev to Merkel: Don't let pianist Daniel Barenboim play in Iran
26/08/15 04:41 from JPost.com - Front Page
European news outlets are reporting that the Berlin Philharmonic and the Iranian government are in talks about a possible concert which would take place in Tehran.

» Turkey refutes tipping al-Qaeda group to US-trained fighters
26/08/15 04:40 from Hurriyet Daily News
Turkey has strongly denied a news report suggesting that Turkish authorities orchestrated the kidnapping of a group of U.S.-trained moderate Syrian fighters after they entered Syria last month

» Serbia, Kosovo in 'landmark' agreements
26/08/15 04:38 from Hurriyet Daily News
Serbia and Kosovo reached a "landmark" agreement in several key areas on Aug. 25 in a major step towards normalising ties after war and Pristina's unilateral declaration of independence, the EU said.

» Macaque monkeys descended from Jews, claims Sudanese writer
26/08/15 04:35 from JPost.com - Front Page
Mus'ab Al-Mosharraf, who blogs for the left-leaning Elaph website, claims that "It is indisputable that there are monkeys of Jewish origin.

» Iran’s ties with regional countries
26/08/15 04:33 from PressTV Media RSS
In the aftermath of Iran's nuclear deal with the P5+1, Tehran has prioritized good ties with its neighboring countries.

» Berlin eases asylum rules for Syrians as migrants pour into EU
26/08/15 04:31 from Hurriyet Daily News
Germany on Aug. 25 said it had eased asylum rules for Syrians in a move expected to relieve pressure on southern European nations as thousands more migrants pour into the bloc.

» Assad 'confident' of Russian support for Syria regime
26/08/15 04:27 from Hurriyet Daily News
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad expressed "strong confidence" on Aug. 25 that Russia will continue supporting his embattled regime, speaking in an interview with Hezbollah's Al-Manar television network.

» Latif Demirci draws: Turkey's Erdoğan meets with PM Davutoğlu
26/08/15 03:54 from Hurriyet Daily News
Daily Hürriyet cartoonist Latif Demirci imagines the meeting between President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu, as the former handed over the mandate to form an interim government

» The Lite - Wed, Aug, 26, 2015 - 07:00 GMT
26/08/15 03:53 from PressTV Media RSS
The Lite - Wed, Aug, 26, 2015 - 07:00 GMT

» May the force be with you? Turkey fears rise of religion of 'Jediism'
26/08/15 03:44 from JPost.com - Front Page
According to the Turkish daily 'Hurriyet', a university professor wrote an article in official state-sanctioned media warning of the rise of a Jedi movement among Christians.

» Poll shows Turkey's AK Party short of votes needed to form government alone
26/08/15 03:42 from Hurriyet Daily News
Ruling AK Party is seen falling short of the votes needed to form a single-party gov't in a snap election on Nov. 1 with 41.7 percent of votes, up from 40.9 percent in the June election

» Poll shows Turkey's AKP short of votes needed to form government alone
26/08/15 03:42 from Hurriyet Daily News
Ruling AKP is seen falling short of the votes needed to form a single-party gov't in a snap election on Nov. 1 with 41.7 percent of votes, up from 40.9 percent in the June election

» Polls show Turkey’s AKP short of votes needed to form government alone
26/08/15 03:42 from Hurriyet Daily News
Three polls recently conducted in Turkey show the Justice and Development Party (AKP) will fall short of the votes needed to form a single-party government in a snap election on Nov. 1

» US Jews shifting their views on Israel, Iran: Analyst
26/08/15 03:37 from PressTV Media RSS
The majority of Jews in the United States are shifting their opinion about Israel and Iran, an analyst says.

» World Bank approves new $500mn Ukraine loan
26/08/15 03:35 from PressTV Media RSS
The World Bank approves to grant the Ukrainian government a $500-million loan package.

» Yemen war puts Saudis in precarious situation: Analyst
26/08/15 03:34 from PressTV Media RSS
An analyst says Saudi Arabia’s military aggression against Yemen is now backfiring on the Riyadh regime.

» Kirk Douglas and wife donating $80 million in new gifts
26/08/15 03:28 from JPost.com - Front Page
While most of the beneficiaries are secular organizations, the couple also is donating to the Sinai Temple of Los Angeles, which houses the Kirk and Anne Douglas Childhood Center.

» Artist booted from Banksy’s Dismaland for anti-Israel protest
26/08/15 03:23 from The Times of Israel
Shadi Alzaqzouq says he was told to leave after covering his own exhibit with a sheet to demonstrate against inclusion of Israelis at sinister theme park

» Artist booted from Banksy’s Dismaland over anti-Israel protest
26/08/15 03:23 from The Times of Israel
Shadi Alzaqzouq says he was told to leave after covering his own exhibit with a sheet to demonstrate against inclusion of Israelis at sinister theme park

» Iran to forgo wheat import for first time
26/08/15 03:16 from PressTV Media RSS
For the first time, Iran will not import wheat this year thanks to satisfactory state purchases of the crop from local farmers and decent harvest, the country’s deputy agriculture minister says.

» Saudi Arabia keeps bombing areas in Yemen
26/08/15 03:08 from PressTV Media RSS
Saudi Arabia keeps bombarding several areas in Yemen.

» Full News - Wed, Aug, 26, 2015 - 06:00 GMT
26/08/15 03:05 from PressTV Media RSS
Full News - Wed, Aug, 26, 2015 - 06:00 GMT

» ESPN suspends former MLB star for tweet comparing Muslims with Nazis
26/08/15 03:04 from JPost.com - Front Page
Schilling also posted the photo to Facebook, along with a link to a video about the end of days.

» Daesh Takfiri militants execute 10 Iraqi civilians in Mosul
26/08/15 02:29 from PressTV Media RSS
Daesh Takfiri militants execut 10 civilians in the embattled northern Iraqi city of Mosul.

» Migrant crisis in Europe caused by Western policies: Analyst
26/08/15 02:22 from PressTV Media RSS
An analyst says it is because of the West’s destabilization policies that asylum-seekers have fled their own countries and are heading to Europe.

» Obama apologizes to Japan’s Abe over spying: Spokesman
26/08/15 02:16 from PressTV Media RSS
A Japanese government spokesman says Obama made an apology to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe over Washington’s spying on Tokyo.

» Terrorism, extremism doomed to fail: Tehran
26/08/15 02:08 from PressTV Media RSS
Iran says extremism and terrorism are doomed to failure.

» Bereaved father slams IDF officer-cum-police chief: 'He's responsible for my son's abduction'
26/08/15 02:04 from JPost.com - Front Page
Zvi Regev's son, Eldad, was captured and killed by Hezbollah guerrillas in a cross-border raid along with Ehud Goldwasser, igniting the Second Lebanon War.

» South Korea lowers combat readiness at border with North
26/08/15 02:01 from PressTV Media RSS
South Korea lowers high level of war alert at border following reduction of tensions with the North.

» Vatican tells Palestinians it won’t join UN flag bid — report
26/08/15 01:53 from The Times of Israel
Holy See says ‘no thanks’ after Ramallah submits draft resolution for both non-member observer states to fly flags outside New York headquarters

» Donald Trump kicks Latino journalist out of press conference
26/08/15 01:51 from PressTV Media RSS
Donald Trump engaged in a prolonged confrontation with the anchor of America's leading Spanish-language network during a news conference.

» Iranian company to develop satellite observation system
26/08/15 01:29 from PressTV Media RSS
An Iranian company plans to build a satellite observation system with the help of two Russian corporations.

» Brazilians demand rejection of Israel's pick for ambassador
26/08/15 01:09 from PressTV Media RSS
Brazilians petition against Israel's appointment of a former settler leader as Tel Aviv's envoy to the country.

» Sport - Wed, Aug, 26, 2015 - 05:00 GMT
26/08/15 01:08 from PressTV Media RSS
Sport - Wed, Aug, 26, 2015 - 05:00 GMT

» News in Brief - Wed, Aug, 26, 2015 - 04:30 GMT
26/08/15 01:04 from PressTV Media RSS
News in Brief - Wed, Aug, 26, 2015 - 04:30 GMT

» 2 NATO soldiers killed in insider attack in Afghanistan
26/08/15 00:53 from PressTV Media RSS
Two NATO soldiers are killed in reported insider attack in southern Afghanistan.

» Iran using Afghan refugees as ‘cannon-fodder’ to bolster Assad
26/08/15 00:52 from The Times of Israel
A growing wave of Afghans seeking shelter in the nearby Islamic Republic are lured or coerced to join battle alongside Syrian army, fighters and relatives say

» Iran using Afghan refugees as ‘cannon fodder’ to bolster Assad
26/08/15 00:52 from The Times of Israel
A growing wave of Afghans seeking shelter in the nearby Islamic Republic are lured or coerced to join battle alongside Syrian army, fighters and relatives say

» On the trail of Tel Aviv’s ‘delusional’ Iranian Embassy
26/08/15 00:41 from The Times of Israel
A massive banner announcing the opening of an Iranian mission has everyone from waiters to city hall scratching their heads. Is it part of a massive prank by artists or a sign of deeper hope for peace with Tehran?

» Iran’s renowned bodybuilder Abbaspour passes away at 36
26/08/15 00:37 from PressTV Media RSS
Iran’s globally-renowned bodybuilder Baitollah Abbaspour dies of Vasculitis at the age of 36.

» Leading Senate opponent of Iran nuclear agreement concedes defeat
25/08/15 23:54 from PressTV Media RSS
A US senator has acknowledged that the Obama administration’s lobbying campaign for the Iran nuclear accord has generated results.

» Israeli president says West Bank settlement building won't stop
25/08/15 23:50 from PressTV Media RSS
The Israeli president says Tel Aviv has the right to continue building settlements across the occupied West Bank. Reuven Rivlin once again emphasized that the land of Israel includes the settlements in the Occupied West Bank.

» Top 5 - Wed, Aug, 26, 2015 - 00:00 GMT
25/08/15 23:46 from PressTV Media RSS
Top 5 - Wed, Aug, 26, 2015 - 00:00 GMT

» Israeli-developed weapon a less lethal alternative to police shootings
25/08/15 23:40 from The Times of Israel
Amid rash of killings by officers, law enforcement in 20 North American cities try ‘blunt impact projectiles’

» Report: Israeli weapons being used in South Sudan conflict
25/08/15 23:16 from JPost.com - Front Page
The report was issued by a group of experts appointed by the United Nations Security Council to analyze the ongoing civil war in South Sudan.

» Israel and Iran
25/08/15 22:59 from JPost.com - Front Page

» Israel: Where old cars go to retire
25/08/15 22:57 from The Times of Israel
5 Club, the country’s largest group of vintage car owners, offers weekly camaraderie and community to those who love the classics

» Budget cuts slated for Military Rabbinate
25/08/15 22:41 from JPost.com - Front Page
Chaplaincy Corps provides religious guidance to soldiers in every unit and base

» New Jersey governor Christie urges opposition to Iran deal
25/08/15 22:33 from The Times of Israel
At a Chabad house, 2016 Republican hopeful calls on state’s Congress reps, especially Sen. Cory Booker, to vote against accord

» Vatican asks to be removed from Palestinian flag initiative at United Nations
25/08/15 22:29 from JPost.com - Front Page
The Palestinian draft resolution says that the flags of non-member observer states shall be raised at the United Nations Headquarters.

» Kirk Douglas donating $80 million in new gifts
25/08/15 22:20 from The Times of Israel
Famed Jewish actor and wife Anne’s newest beneficiaries include Jewish charities, a synagogue and the ADL

» Palestinians seek to raise flags at UN before pope visit to U.S.
25/08/15 22:08 from Middle East
The Vatican, the second non-member observer state mentioned in the Palestinian draft resolution, says it won't co-sponsor the flag-flying initiative.

» Berlin to Hold The Ambassadors Conference 2015
25/08/15 22:03 from PressTV Media RSS
The Ambassadors' Conference 2015 takes place in Berlin from the 24th-to-the 27th of August.

» Yemeni kids will degrade into lost generation: UN
25/08/15 21:59 from PressTV Media RSS
The United Nations warns of the increasing number of children killed in the Yemeni conflict.

» Yemenis condemn Saudi Arabia's war on country's archaeological sites
25/08/15 21:56 from PressTV Media RSS
A Yemeni group called “cultural front against the invasion” has held an event titled “the Savage people are not part of us".

» Jewish tombstones, WWII plane found in Polish rivers
25/08/15 21:55 from The Times of Israel
Drought-induced low water levels unveil tortured past, riverbeds where ‘Jewish history is buried’

» Scientists turn cancerous cells back into normal cells
25/08/15 21:44 from PressTV Media RSS
Scientists discover a process to turn cancer cells back into healthy cells.

» Full News - Tue, Aug, 25, 2015 - 22:00 GMT
25/08/15 21:43 from PressTV Media RSS
Full News - Tue, Aug, 25, 2015 - 22:00 GMT

» France train suspect watched jihadi video, prosecutor says
25/08/15 21:42 from The Times of Israel
Investigations turns up jihadist links for Ayoub El-Khazzani, whose attempted rampage was stopped by passengers

» Democratic senator backs Iran nuclear accord
25/08/15 21:38 from PressTV Media RSS
Democratic Senator Patty Murray voices support for Iran accord, putting Obama five votes away from approval of JCPOA.

» Clashes at Lebanon's largest refugee camp leaves three dead
25/08/15 21:35 from PressTV Media RSS
Despite a fragile ceasefire, sporadic gunfire could still be heard in the Palestinian refugee camp in the Lebanese city of Saida.

» Catastrophic flood sparks debate on environmental misconduct in northern Turkey
25/08/15 21:30 from Hurriyet Daily News
With the Black Sea province of Artvin suffering floods after disastrous rain and landslides that killed eight people, experts believe the many hydroelectric power plants being constructed in the area and clogged culverts triggered the de...

» Gendarmerie command to open disciplinary proceedings against mourning lieutenant colonel
25/08/15 21:30 from Hurriyet Daily News
Gendarmerie command is set to initiate disciplinary proceedings against the lieutenant colonel who blasted senior politicians during the funeral ceremony of his killed soldier brother

» Where IS attacks on Jordan fail, its ideology seeps through
25/08/15 21:28 from The Times of Israel
Despite strong border defense, Islamic State’s radical ideas pose a threat to the Western-backed Hashemite Kingdom

» UK stock market loses over £75 bn after China's Black Monday
25/08/15 21:28 from PressTV Media RSS
Global markets have jittered following the worst day of Shanghai Stock Exchange since 2007.

» In Islamic State war, like others, heritage always a target
25/08/15 21:24 from The Times of Israel
Throughout history, conquerors and zealots sought to punish and ‘purify’ by destroying cultural and religious shrines

» IAEA arrangement on Parchin takes Tehran concerns into account
25/08/15 21:22 from PressTV Media RSS
Iran’s ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency says a confidential arrangement with the Agency on Parchin takes Tehran’s concerns into account.

» Former UK questioned over child sexual abuse claims
25/08/15 21:19 from PressTV Media RSS
A former Conservative MP has been accused of historical child sexual abuse.

» Russian support for Syria in four-year crisis sincere: Assad
25/08/15 21:18 from PressTV Media RSS
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad hails Russia’s pro-Syria policy during the four-year war against terrorism.

» Pakistan to try 6000 missing citizens in secretive military courts
25/08/15 21:13 from PressTV Media RSS
Pakistan’s military courts are preparing to try thousands of citizens detained by intelligence services in the past 14 years.

» Health crisis grows in Gaza, causing severe shortage in medical services
25/08/15 21:08 from PressTV Media RSS
Gaza’s health ministry says the health care system in the besieged territory is on the verge of collapse.

» IDPs cannot participate in local elections due to law restrictions
25/08/15 21:02 from PressTV Media RSS
Over a million Ukrainians displaced by the conflict in the east may not be able to take part in local elections this year due to shortcomings in the law.

» Hundreds of US rabbis sign letter against Iran deal
25/08/15 21:01 from JPost.com - Front Page
The American-Jewish community has been split over the deal, with many communal organizations coming out against it despite a majority of Jews being broadly supportive of the administration.

» Analysis: Focus on a nuclear Iran obscures other developing nuclear threats
25/08/15 21:00 from JPost.com - Front Page
The US and the West have done little to update their defense doctrines for dealing with the burgeoning and evolving nuclear threats posed in other corners of the world

» Egyptian police forcefully evicts Nile river sailors
25/08/15 20:58 from PressTV Media RSS
Egyptian police have started to evacuate Nile leisure boats docked on the Nile Corniche in Cairo.

» Jimmy Carter biography to be released in 2018
25/08/15 20:50 from The Times of Israel
A week after announcement he has cancer, ex-president said to be cooperating on new book examining his life

» US withholds Pakistan military assistance
25/08/15 20:50 from PressTV Media RSS
The U-S has withheld its annual military assistance to Pakistan arguing that Islamabad has done little to eliminate militant networks.

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