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By IsraelNationalNews.com Iran is maintaining close contact with the Muslim Brotherhood and wants diplomatic relations in Egypt, Iran's foreign minister said. "Tehran is in constant contact with the Muslim Brotherhood" and will send...

Byline: The New Mexican Days remaining in session: 14 Unemployment fund: The Senate on Wednesday unanimously approved legislation meant to keep New Mexico's unemployment fund solvent. Estimates predict the fund could run out...

Historically rich and rooted in tradition, yet distinctly modern. Culturally diverse and still defiantly proud and patriotic. Texas is forged from contradictions, merging seamlessly to create a unique and spirited destination. We invite...

Jamaica's main opposition People's National Party (PNP) has won the country's parliamentary elections, while the ruling Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) conceded defeat, reports Caribbean News Now (Dec. 30, 2011). preliminary results indicated late...

Mari Carmen Aponte will no longer be the U.S. Ambassador to El Salvador, reports Reuters (Dec. 13, 2011). Her nomination was blocked by the U.S. Senate--11 votes short of the 60 she needed....

Puerto Rico's governor approved a two-part referendum to help decide the island's political status, but supporters of remaining a U.S. commonwealth criticized the decision to hold both votes on the same day as...

2011 was the year of people power; whether it was the Arab Spring, Occupy Wall Street, recall elections or MF Global customers fighting against the big banks, people demanded to be heard and...

By IsraelNationalNews.com Israel's Channel 2 reported on Tuesday that Mossad director Tamir Pardo was in Washington for talks about a possible attack on Iran's nuclear installations. Pardo's visit, which would normally be conducted...

HEADNOTE Three top Chinese tech companies-ALIBABA, BAIDU, and YOUKU-are remaking the country's moribund, hierarchical corporate culture with an injection of new ideas from the West. What is the sound of three hands clapping?...

Byline: Staff and wire reports Days remaining in session: 15 Sending a message to the U.S. Supreme Court: The House of Representatives on Tuesday voted 38 to 29 to support a memorial opposing...

It's bad news for consumers that Douglas Howe, just-appointed Public Regulation Commission member for District 3, won't run for election to the seat. After first announcing that he would seek the office, Howe...

Byline: Trip Jennings Gov. Susana Martinez on Monday withdrew four State Fair Commission appointees from consideration by a legislative committee that is also looking into a controversial 25-year lease recently awarded at the...

I have followed the incident between the American Legislative Exchange Council and Occupy Santa Fe. I am astonished at the various responses out of the Legislature. The very presence of our legislators in...

Political fans might have their eyes on Florida, where voting occurs Tuesday in the Republican presidential primary. But right here at home, it's time to pay attention to some of the most important...

Byline: Staff and wire reports Days remaining in session: 16 Avoiding a Senate shootout: Sen. Dede Feldman, D-Albuquerque, wants to ban the carrying of firearms on the Senate floor, in the Senate Gallery...

In his third State of the Union address to the US Congress, President Barack Obama on Jan. 24 said he was "determined to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear weapon", stressing: "I will...

State legislators and estate-planning attorneys have renewed a push to repeal the inheritance tax in Indiana, one of just eight states to have such a levy. Rep. Eric Turner, R-Cicero, and Sen. Jim...

By IsraelNationalNews.com President Obama should be replaced, former Israeli Ambassador to the United States Dan Gillerman told a women's Zionist conference. In a 180-degree turn from the usually complimentary, if not patronizing, views...

After punting on the issue in the past, the U.S. Supreme Court has again waded into the choppy waters of privacy protection in the digital age in a case involving the warrantless use...