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Israel criticized remarks by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, in which he suggested openness to negotiating a nuclear deal that would keep Iran only six to 12 months away from bomb-making capability, as being “not acceptable,” reports Reuters. “In
Several news sources in the Middle East are reporting that the U.S. is set to release convicted Israeli spy Jonathan Pollard in exchange for Israel releasing a final batch of convicted Palestinian terrorists, while freezing settlement construction. Pollard has been
This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com New terrorist bombing in Pakistan, as Taliban ceasefire expires John Kerry’s ‘Poof’ speech infuriates the Israelis Palestinians develop political plans to defeat Israel ‘Heartbleed Bug’ requires all users to change their passwords New terrorist
On Wednesday’s “The O’Reilly Factor,” comedian and talk show host Dennis Miller graded Secretary of State John Kerry’s performance as a diplomat. Miller admitted he had no expertise with Kerry’s position in the cabinet. However, he did evaluate him as
This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Russia and U.S. exchange accusations as east Ukraine unrest escalates Ebola continues to ‘evolve rapidly’ in Guinea and Liberia Kerry blames Israel, but hopes Mideast peace talks will continue Russia and U.S. exchange accusations
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry placed most of the blame on Israel for the recent crisis in peace talks between Israeli and Palestinian delegations during a Senate Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on Tuesday, reports Israeli newspaper Ha’aretz. Kerry implied that
Threatened military strikes against Syria would not have affected the course of the country’s civil war, US Secretary of State John Kerry told lawmakers on Tuesday. Speaking before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Kerry said US military action — ultimately
The Republican Jewish Coalition has released a statement “strongly criticizing” Secretary of State John Kerry for blaming Israel for the impasse in talks between the Israeli government and the Palestinians, calling Kerry’s statements “outrageous.” Executive Director Matt Brooks said: After
Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel granted the New Republic‘s Isaac Chotiner what the magazine describes as a “contentious” interview–and that’s putting it mildly. The mayor is highly combative and profane in the interview, showing a contempt for the public that is
As US Secretary of State John Kerry prepared to return home empty handed yet again from two weeks of overseas diplomacy, he told reporters in Morocco that as far as his Middle East peace initiative goes, it is “reality check
This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com U.N. registers million’th Syrian refugee in Lebanon Sunni jihadists in Lebanon prepare for war with Hezbollah John Kerry says ‘It’s reality check time’ for Mideast talks U.N. registers millionth Syrian refugee in Lebanon Lebanon,
As John Kerry and Barack Obama’s Middle East peace initiative goes through its death throes, reams of obituaries are already being written. Already, many are concluding that the cause of death was a breach of the terms of the negotiations
Facing the prospect of seeing his own Middle East peace initiative crumble, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry publicly begged Israeli and Palestinian leaders to rescue his own peace process. According to Israeli newspaper Haaretz, Kerry “made a public appeal
Several hours after Mahmoud Abbas appeared on television to announce he was breaking off negotiations with Israel and the United States, John Kerry took to the microphones in Brussels to solemnly declare no such thing ever happened. “Let me make
Fast-moving developments in the Middle East peace process veered toward a breakdown Wednesday, reported The Jerusalem Post. The latest crisis emerged after Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas defied the United States and Israel by taking concrete steps to join 15
When political leaders honor sports stars are they really honoring themselves? President Obama enjoyed a photo-op today with the Boston Red Sox serving as human props. The White Sox fan in the White House congratulated the Red Sox on their
US Secretary of State John Kerry hurriedly broke off talks with European allies on the small matter of Russia’s invasion and annexation of Crimea to race back to Israel to try and salvage what he regards as his far more
Jordan’s King Abdullah urged Israel’s opposition leader on Monday to make sure his country’s government does not quit negotiations until “peace is achieved” warning that the “chance for peace will not be repeated”. Quoting from a statement issued by the
This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com U.S. desperately tries to salvage Mideast ‘peace process’ Russia demands a ‘federal model’ for Ukraine U.S. desperately tries to salvage Mideast ‘peace process’ U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry departed Sunday’s failed peacetalks with
Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov talked for four hours in Paris about Russia and Ukraine, but nothing was resolved. They could not come to any agreement concerning Ukraine and Russia. America’s main concern are
AP: U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said the U.S. and Russia agree on the need for a diplomatic solution for Ukraine after a meeting Sunday night in Paris, France with Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov. (March 30)
It is news to no one that throughout the negotiations with Israel, despite Islam’s ban on lying, the Palestinians have consistently lied. Surah Al-Haj (Surah 22, verse 30) and Surah Al-Ghafir (Surah 40, verse 28) of the Qur’an, as well
This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com: Central African Republic peacekeepers call Christians ‘enemy combatants’ Iran’s Supreme Leader fears Great Islamic Revolution will be forgotten John Kerry embraces Iran’s Supreme Leader fatwa scam Central African Republic peacekeepers call Christians ‘enemy combatants’
The former Chief of the UK Naval Staff, Lord West of Spithead, has said that U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry did not understand the history of Crimea before speaking out on the issue, and that the European Union was
If Friday’s Israeli media reports about last week’s Washington visit by Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas prove true, President Obama and Secretary of State John Kerry could well face their most difficult foreign policy challenge to date – namely, figuring out
In response to U.S. sanctions regarding the annexation of Crimea, some Russian business have banned Obama, Pussy Riot, and Secretary of State John Kerry, while others have set out candy that can only be eaten by those who support the
In between shilling for more last minute health care sign ups and explaining in great detail the deep nuance of his NCAA bracket picks, President Obama managed to find a few minutes yesterday to instruct White House spokesman Jay Carney
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced this month, amid scores of protests and a rising death toll, that he has enlisted Sean Penn to teach acting classes in Caracas. The news came from the government-controlled newspaper El Correo del Orinoco, an announcement
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is set to meet U.S. President Barack Obama at the White House today, amidst low expectations for an Israeli-Palestinian peace process that has stalled despite strenuous U.S. efforts. Abbas arrives having rejected major American proposals, including
Sen. Bob Corker (R-TN) said on this weekend’s broadcast of “Fox News Sunday” about Secretary of State John Kerry’s comments after meeting with Russian diplomats in London: “We do need to show long-term resolve. The comment that Secretary Kerry made
Last week, Israel’s right-wing parties condemned U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry’s remark that it would be a “mistake” to pursue Palestinian recognition of Israel’s right to exist as a Jewish state, breaking promises by the Obama administration. On Saturday,
Secretary of State John Kerry met with Russia Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in a last minute attempt to solve the crisis between Russia and Ukraine. Nothing new occurred and the meeting ended as the others did with nothing accomplished. Kerry
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) appeared on Mike Gallagher’s radio show to explain his open-mic exchange with Secretary of State John Kerry on Thursday… Follow Pam on Twitter @pamkeyNEN
Secretary of State John Kerry’s declaration that it’s a mistake for Israel to demand Palestinians recognize it as a Jewish state enraged one rocker. Dave Dramain, the lead singer of the heavy metal group Disturbed, let loose on Kerry via
On Thursday, Secretary of State John Kerry told Congress that it would be a “mistake” to insist that Palestinians recognize Israel as a Jewish state as a condition of a peace agreement. That statement was a complete reversal of recent
While the context is not clear, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) was caught on an open mic telling Secretary of State John Kerry to “Let me know what I can do to help you with Boehner.” The popular speculation is the
Secretary of State John Kerry told the House of Representatives today that it would be a “mistake” to insist–as Israel has done–that the Palestinians recognize Israel as a Jewish state. Not only was his statement a total appeasement of Palestinian
Secretary of State John Kerry told the House Committee on Foreign Affairs on Thursday afternoon that it is a “mistake” for people to raise the issue of whether Palestinians would agree to recognize Israel as a Jewish state. The Israeli
With a face like this, is it any wonder we are the laughingstock of the world? To be fair, Secretary of State John Kerry started out at a considerable disadvantage. His long, narrow face — with those sad, sunken eyes
