A former aide to Ron Paul has labelled the Republican White House hopeful as ''anti-Israel'' after the rediscovery of racially charged newsletters published under the lawmaker's name in the 1980s and 1990s.
The Daily Beast reports that the countries are discussing ''red lines'' in Iran's nuclear program, that if crossed would justify a preemptive strike on its nuclear facilities.
Knesset holds first discussion on possible recognition of Turkey's Armenian genocide; Knesset Speaker Reuven Rivlin says Israel has an ethical commitment to recognize other nations' genocides.
Setting a memorial day for the Armenian genocide would mark a first in Israeli history; consideration stokes criticism that Israel is trying to incite Turkey.
French lawmakers voted to threaten those who deny the Armenian genocide with jail on Thursday, drawing a furious response from Turkey, which immediately imposed diplomatic and military sanctions.
Suicide bombings in Syria capital reportedly kill 40; State Department says it is crucial that bombings won't impede critical work of Arab League monitoring mission.
After recent comments by Western officials in favor of an attack on Tehran's nuclear sites, Iran to launch wide-ranging military maneuver in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday.