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Abe Pledges Support for Mideast Countries Battling Islamic State
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe warned on Saturday that the world would suffer an “immeasurable loss” if terrorism spreads in the Middle East and pledged about $200 million in non-military assistance for countries battling Islamic State.
China’s Cyber Diplomacy: a Taste of Law to Come?
In 2014, China stepped up its campaign to shape international norms governing the Internet, moving vigorously in its public diplomacy and behind the scenes to subjugate the online world to state power.
Islamic State Social Media Accounts Circulate Photos That Show How Barbaric the Terrorists Really Are
Islamic State social media accounts are circulating disturbing and graphic images seemingly showing the executions of gay men, stoning of an alleged adulterer and other public executions. The barbaric acts of violence seem to have occurred in Iraq’s Nineveh province and Mosul.
Iran, Slovenia to Extend Cultural Ties
Iranian ambassador to Slovenia met with Slovenian Minister of Culture on Friday to discuss promotion of bilateral arts, cultural, religious ties.
Japan PM Pledges $2.5 Billion in Aid to Syria, Iraq Refugees
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pledged Saturday $2.5 billion in humanitarian and development aid for the Middle East as he launched a regional tour that includes visits to Jordan and Israel.
CNN Anchor Jim Clancy Resigns Over Twitter Insults To Israel
Longtime CNN anchor Jim Clancy has left the cable news network following a controversial exchange on Twitter over the Charlie Hebdo attack in which he both mocked pro-Israel advocates and used a disability slur.
How USA can Preserve Syrian Cultural Heritage
The White House and Congress must be pushed by public opinion to take immediate measures to stop the flow of stolen artifact into our country. Obama administration officials should meet with the proposed legislation sponsors and get behind the draft bills objective which is to “deny terrorists and criminals the ability to profit from instability by looting the world of its greatest treasures.”
This Was a Week of Victories for Women in Israeli Politics
The Labor Party and in Habayit Hayehudi both held primaries that sent charismatic female candidates to the upper reaches of their electoral lists; also, what good news did an American strategist give Herzog and Livni?
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