August 12, 2009 / World News

Obama planning new Iran sanctions

WASHINGTON—The Obama administration reportedly plans to introduce tougher Iran sanctions if its outreach does not bear fruit by September. More...

White House backs award for Robinson

WASHINGTON—The White House is defending the selection of Mary Robinson as a Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient. More...

Chavez rapped over speech limits

NEW YORK—B'nai B'rith International lashed out at Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez for imposing restrictions on free speech in his country. More...

Sidney Zion dies; pro-Israel columnist

NEW YORK—Sidney Zion, a newspaper columnist and activist, has died. He was a writer for some of the country's top publications. He was 75. More...

Hezbollah network to air in Australia

SYDNEY, Australia—A Hezbollah-sponsored TV network was granted permission to broadcast in Australia. Al- Manar TV had been banned on two occasions. Dr. More...