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J Street: Not Really So Concerned About Israel's Security

Another fun email from the NIAC treasure trove...Given that J Street blasted Sarah Palin for her support for the official policy of the government in Jerusalem, and given that even ADL chief Abe Foxman is questioning J Street's "pro-Israel" bona fides as a result, it's worth taki …

'Negotiations,' Syrian style

At a meeting in Paris with French President Nicolas Sarkozy, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said that he is only willing to 'negotiate' with Israel if he is guaranteed in advance that the 'negotiations' would lead to Israel giving the entire Golan Heights to Syria.

Turkey issues ultimatum over Israeli UAVs

In a sign of further tensions between Ankara and Jerusalem, Turkish Defense Minister Vecdi Gonul issued an ultimatum on Saturday to Israeli industries to fulfill the long-delayed supply of 10 unmanned aerial vehicles to the Turkish military within the next 50 days.

Argentina forces dirty war orphans to provide DNA

Valuing truth over the right to privacy, Argentina's Congress has authorized the forced extraction of DNA from people who may have been born to political prisoners slain a quarter-century ago — even when they don't want to know their birth parents.

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Just say no to sharia law

"This Saturday's London rally against sharia law and all religious tyrannies should be huge. Millions of people are suffering at the hands of clerical regimes, especially our Muslim brothers and sisters in countries like Saudi Arabia and Iran.

World opinion: who cares?

Israel forces recently captured the vessel Francop carrying hundreds of tons of Iranian weaponry en route to Hizbullah for use in southern Lebanon against Israel.

Medicine before politics as PA doctors learn in Israel

"Thirty physicians, nurses and graduate nursing students from the West Bank visited Haifa's Rambam Medical Center this week for a day-long seminar on cancer treatment.

Austrians Mute Israeli Anthem at Fencing Tourney

Young female athletes from Israel's fencing team swept top medals at a 28-nation European tournament held in Mödling, Austria last week – but faced an additional challenge when they stood on the winners' podium to receive their medals: the organizers did not play the recording …

Feds drop second trial in Rubashkin case regarding illegal hires in Iowa

Mr. Rubashkin has already been found guilty of most of the charges in the first indictment.

Muslim countries seek blasphemy ban

"Four years after cartoons of the prophet Muhammad set off violent protests across the Muslim world, Islamic nations are mounting a campaign for an international treaty to protect religious symbols and beliefs from mockery — essentially a ban on blasphemy that would put them on a …

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