Witnesses report clashes around Iran’s parliament

CAIRO (AP) – Witnesses say protesters and riot police are clashing in the streets around Iran’s parliament.

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NKorea threatens US; world anticipates missile

SEOUL, South Korea – North Korea threatened Wednesday to wipe the United States off the map as Washington and its allies watched for signs the regime will launch a series of missiles in the coming days.

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Ambassador visits jailed U.S. journalists in North Korea

WASHINGTON (CNN) — The Swedish ambassador met with two imprisoned American journalists in Pyongyang on Tuesday, a state department spokesman said, their first visit with him since a North Korean court handed down their 12-year sentence.

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Zion Oil & Gas gets second permit in Israel

Zion Oil & Gas Inc. has been awarded a petroleum exploration permit in Israel.

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Hungary stands by Israel

JERUSALEM, June 23 (UPI) — Israeli and European relations must not be dependent on problems in the Middle East, Hungary’s prime minister said in a visit to Israel.

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Pakistan Taliban hit by US drones

At least 45 people have been killed and dozens wounded in a series of missile raids by US drones in northwest Pakistan, Pakistani intelligence officials have said.

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Obama denounces Iran crackdown on protesters

But President Obama stops short of calling off his diplomatic overture to Tehran and refuses to threaten consequences.

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Obama to reinstate US envoy to Syria after 4-year absence

US President Obama has decided to reinstate a US ambassador to Syria after an absence of more than four years.

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Israel, US bridge gaps over fighter jet

A deal is close to completion for the purchase of the F-35 stealth fighter jet after the Defense Ministry and the Pentagon recently reached understandings on a number of IAF demands to integrate Israeli technology into the plane.

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No Housing Market Meltdown for Israel

Despite economic weakness and growing unemployment, most home prices are still rising in Israel

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