The United States, Britain and Canada announced fresh plans on Monday to sanction Iran\’s financial and energy sectors, steps analysts said would raise pressure on Tehran but were unlikely to halt its atomic program.
A puppy born in Israel and abandoned in the streets of Jerusalem has completed his unlikely journey to a new home and new life in Houston, Texas: the final stop on a trek that began beneath the wheels of a tour bus that was parked in front of the hotel where Texas State Representative Debbie Riddle (R-Houston) and the tour group she and her husband brought to Israel were staying.
Jordan\’s King Abdullah will make a rare visit to the occupied West Bank Monday, weighing in on behalf of the Palestinians\’ statehood drive amid stalled peace talks with Israel, officials said.
King Abdullah of Jordan made a rare trip to the West Bank on Monday to display support for Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, who is seeking to make peace with his Islamist rivals Hamas, and push for a resumption of peace talks with Israel.
The United States is planning to slap tougher new sanctions against Iran\’s oil industry, according to reports.
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