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Joko Widodo Sworn in as Indonesia's New President

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Joko Widodo completed a journey from riverside shack to presidential palace on Monday, cheered through the streets following his inauguration by tens of thousands of ordinary Indonesians in a reminder to the opposition-controlled parliament of the

Joko Widodo Sworn in as Indonesia's New President

The Two-State Solution is Dead

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is at it again, this time blaming Israel for the collapse in the peace process with the Palestinians earlier this year–and, he implied the rise of the Islamic State across the region. Israeli leaders

The Two-State Solution is Dead

Kerry Blames Israel For Rise of ISIS

Thursday’s claim by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry that lack of “progress” in the Israel-Palestinian peace process is helping fuel the rise of ISIS continues to reverberate both in Israel and the Middle East. Kerry’s remarks, which appeared to

Kerry Blames Israel For Rise of ISIS

11 Wounded in Explosion in Egypt's Nile Delta

Two bombs exploded in Egypt’s Nile Delta Tanta city on Thursday, wounding 11 people. No deaths were reported.  AP reported, “two bombs went off in a city in northern Egypt late Thursday, striking a Sufi Muslim religious festival and wounding 11

11 Wounded in Explosion in Egypt's Nile Delta

Kerry: Kobani Is Just 'One Community'

Monday, Secretary of State John Kerry downplayed the importance of defending the besieged Syrian border town of Kobani despite widespread reports that ISIS is using its success there as a recruiting tool. Kerry said, “Kobani is one community, and it’s

Kerry: Kobani Is Just 'One Community'

US Promises $212 Million in New Gaza Aid

CAIRO (AP) — The United States on Sunday promised $212 million in immediate assistance to the devastated Gaza Strip, while also urging Palestinians and Israelis to resume peace talks. People in Gaza, which borders Israel and Egypt, “need our help

US Promises $212 Million in New Gaza Aid

Afghan President Sworn In, Paving Way for US Pact

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai was sworn in Monday as Afghanistan’s new president, replacing Hamid Karzai in the country’s first transfer of power since the 2001 U.S.-led invasion toppled the Taliban. A senior adviser to President Barack Obama

Afghan President Sworn In, Paving Way for US Pact

Hamas, Fatah Reach Partial Gaza Deal in Egypt

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — The militant Palestinian Hamas group and its rival Fatah movement on Thursday reached a partial agreement on governing the Gaza Strip, signaling a major step forward in reducing their deep-seated enmity. Meanwhile, a senior

Hamas, Fatah Reach Partial Gaza Deal in Egypt

Obama to Expand Ocean Preserve to 6 Times Its Size

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — President Barack Obama is carving out a wide swath the Pacific Ocean for an expanded marine preserve, putting the waters off-limits to drilling and most fishing in a bid to protect fragile underwater life. The revamped

Obama to Expand Ocean Preserve to 6 Times Its Size

Turkey Considers Military Role Against ISIS

NEW YORK (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Tuesday he is considering expanding support for Western and Arab operations against the Islamic State group to include military involvement. His comments Tuesday to Turkish reporters in New York mark

Turkey Considers Military Role Against ISIS

Afghan Election Commission Names Ghani New President

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Ending months of vote-related tension, Afghanistan’s election commission named a new president Sunday only hours after the leading candidates signed a power-sharing deal that names one of them as the country’s new chief executive. The commission

Afghan Election Commission Names Ghani New President

John Kerry: US At War With The 'Enemy of Islam'

On Thursday In a session with the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Secretary of State John Kerry was asked by Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC) whether America was at war in Iraq and Syria. Kerry responded: “If you’re more comfortable calling

John Kerry: US At War With The 'Enemy of Islam'

Saudi to Restore Egypt's 'Beacon of Moderate Islam'

Saudi Arabia has agreed to fund the restoration of Cairo’s Al-Azhar mosque in recognition of its role as a “beacon of moderate Islam,” the Egyptian president’s office said Thursday. The announcement came after talks between President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and

Saudi to Restore Egypt's 'Beacon of Moderate Islam'

World View: Will Ebola Become a Worldwide Pandemic?

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Will Ebola become a worldwide pandemic? John Kerry’s testimony before the Senate: 1971 and Today Will Ebola become a worldwide pandemic? A section of the Congo River, made to look like the Ebola virus

World View: Will Ebola Become a Worldwide Pandemic?

US 'Shoulder to Shoulder' with UK After Hostage Murder: Obama

US President Barack Obama expressed solidarity with ally Britain, after British captive David Haines was murdered by Islamic State militants claiming revenge for the countries’ campaign against them. “The United States strongly condemns the barbaric murder of UK citizen David

US 'Shoulder to Shoulder' with UK After Hostage Murder: Obama

Pentagon: 'Make No Mistake, We Are at War with ISIS'

After Secretary of State John Kerry and National Security Advisor Susan Rice said Thursday that the Untied States was engaged in a “counterterrorism effort” not a war, Friday both White House press secretary Josh Earnest and Pentagon spokesman John Kirby

Pentagon: 'Make No Mistake, We Are at War with ISIS'

Kerry: America Not at War with ISIS

Thursday on CNN in an interview with Elise Labott in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Secretary of State John Kerry said America is not at war with ISIS. Kerry said, “What we are doing is engaging in a very significant counter-terrorism operation. It’s

Kerry: America Not at War with ISIS

Kerry Heads to Mideast for Talks on Islamic State

WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to Saudi Arabia and Jordan this week to meet with Mideast leaders about confronting threats from the Islamic State militant group. State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki (SAH’-kee) said the meetings

Kerry Heads to Mideast for Talks on Islamic State