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Foreign Minister Praises Iran`s Developing Path to Democracy

Mr. Zarif considers Democracy as one of the main pillars of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Foreign Minister Zarif highlighted the very fact that over the past few decades, elections held by all incumbent administrations resulted in the landslide victory of the government's rival current, adding, Mr. Khatami's administration was the outcome of an election organized by his predecessor, Mr. Hashemi Rafsanjani, Mr. Ahmadinejad's presidency came about when Mr. Khatami was holding office and, accordingly President Rouhani's tenure is the result of the election carried out by the latter's staunch opponent, Mr. Ahmadinejad; thus doesn't this marvelous reality demonstrate all but the sincerity of Iranian budding democracy?

Remarks by President Obama and His Majesty King Abdullah of Jordan After Bilateral Meeting

President Obama, Vice President Biden and King Abdullah of Jordan’s hour long bilateral meeting wrapped up just around 11:45 a.m. ET.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - President Obama praised the King’s efforts in fighting ISIS and acknowledged the “enormous challenges his majesty and the Jordanian people face” and called Jordan an “outstanding partner … Jordan is a country that punches above it’s weight.”

On the Israeli-Palestinian situation, Obama said Jordan has played a “critical” part in “reducing some of the immediate tensions around the Temple Mount” and called the King a “voice of reason ...and tolerance. We’re lucky to have a friend like Jordan.”

Yemen asks for an Immediate End of Saudi Aggression

War on Yemen: Yemen's Supreme Revolutionary Committee sends a letter to UN, calling for an immediate end of Saudi aggression

(SALEM, Ore.) - After nearly ten months into Saudi Arabia's military campaign leading a so-called Arab Coalition against its southern neighbor that has led to the killing and wounding of tens of thousands of civilians during the Coalition's air raids; the humanitarian situation in the war-ravaged nation has tragically deteriorated particularly by imposing a suffocating blockade on the Arab world's poorest country.

Syria Shattered US Agendas

“...to identify the root causes of terrorism, we have to look for the forces who benefit of terrorism," explained Ahmed Akhlaq.

(SALEM, Ore.) - A number of thinkers in India discussed the dimensions of the fight against terrorism at a recent meeting in New Delhi. Dozens of political and cultural elite attended the meeting that was held under the title, “the roots of global terrorism”.

A number of attendees contributed their thoughts, Abe Minou referred to the destructive role of Saudi Arabia in the expansion of terrorist acts and spreading Wahhabism in favor of the Israeli agenda.

Does ISIS Seek to Maintain the Support of Turkey?

Many fear ISIS will begin targeting Turkish cities.

(SALEM, Ore.) - After the Justice and Development Party took over the reins of power in Turkey, tourism has played an important role in securing the Turkish government budget while Turkish cities, especially Antalya, Izmir, Bodrum, Kemer, Kusadasi and Marmaris become global destinations for millions of tourists.

The economic importance of tourism revenue for Turkey came along with the collusion of the so-called Islamist Justice and Development Party government regarding corruption in Turkey's tourist centres.

Intifada III May Paralyze Israeli Economy

The fear caused by the Palestinian insurrection is having a profound effect on the Israeli economy.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Central Bank of Israel issued a detailed December report stating ...the presence of tourists in this country is 65 percent below its periodic average, as compared to the first 9 months of the year.

Analyzing the economic situation of Israel, the report says: "These protests have a two-sided impact on Israeli economy; one is a sharp decline in tourism growth and the other one is psychological insecurity and pervasive concern among the people to get out of their houses, and both have a very negative impact on the economy."

Israeli Academic Elite Mass Migration

One expert says preventing a university "brain drain" from Israel will take time.

(SALEM, Ore.) - According to statistics released by an Israeli migration service center, most Israeli academics are seeking jobs abroad.

According to the Tel Aviv Times, quoting the Arutz Sheva news agency, these statistics show that this year the migration of university professors, academics and experts in the field of superior technology increased 23 percent. These people are not getting due salary raise and hope to find a job abroad.

Turkey the Center of Equipping Terrorists and Causing Europe`s Tsunami Migration

Increasing scrutiny leaves Turkish officials facing persecution for alleged violations of international law.

(SALEM, Ore.) - A European member of Parliament has announced that they have recently obtained documents that testify to Turkey's support of terrorist groups in Syria and ISIS.

According to AWD NEWS, in an interview with Lobelog news agency, KatiPiri, an EU MP and a member of EU Turkey parliament friendship group, said ISIS oil purchase by Turkey is quite serious, Turkish intelligence agencies have a pivotal role in conspiring for Syria's refugees EU migration tsunami and this has actually undermined European national security.

Iraqi Oil in Turkey-ISIS-Israel Transit to Europe

Report says ISIS has extended oil production in oil fields in Iraq and Syria and are exporting around the clock.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The London-published Al-Araby Al-Jadeed newspaper has provided information about sales of Iraqi oil to Turkey and Israel through ISIS, in a report provided by an Iraqi intelligence colonel.

Alwaie News quoted Vladimir Putin, the Russian President, saying ISIS is funded by 40 countries including some 20G member states, emphasizing that the world is again looking at ISIS' largest revenue source: selling Iraqi and Syrian oil.

Brazil Refuses to Accept New Israeli Ambassador

"This is the first time in the world that an Israeli ambassador is not accepted due to his ideological performance and positions and this trend is dangerous." - Tzipi Hotovely, deputy foreign minister of Israel

(SALEM, Ore.) - After four months, Brazil still declines Dani Dayan as the new ambassador of Israel. Not surprisingly, this has caused a political crisis between Rio de Janeiro and Tel Aviv.

According to Times of Israel, Brazilian MP Carlos Marun considered the appointment of Dayan an insult to Brazil and said "Settlers have hijacked other people's lands and we do not accept their choice as the representative of Israeli as people and state".