Palestinian women call out Alicia Keys
theGRIO REPORT - Alicia Keys' upcoming summer concert in Israel has generated considerable controversy and been repudiated by outspoken activists, such as author Alice Walker...
To play or not to play Israel, that is Alicia Keys' question
OPINION - As unifying as much music can be, sometimes the people need more than just a song. Our stars need to step up. Period...
Obama urges Israelis to compromise for peace
JERUSALEM (AP) - President Barack Obama delivered an impassioned appeal Thursday for Israel to recognize that compromise will be necessary to secure peace and lasting security for the Jewish state...
Obama's relationship with Israel: Was it doomed from day 1?
OPINION - Unfortunately, the birther and Tea Party conspiracy theorists—which include members of the radical lunatic fringe and hate groups—have penetrated the mainstream of U.S. public opinion...
Ethiopian Miss Israel to meet Obama
theGRIO REPORT - Ethiopian-born Miss Israel Yityish Aynaw received a special invitation to meet and dine with President Barack Obama and Israeli President Shimon Peres during Obama’s upcoming trip to the Middle Eastern country...
Politics clouding Obama's coming visit to Israel
JERUSALEM (AP) — A week before President Barack Obama is set to arrive in the region, Middle Eastpolitics are already casting a cloud over the visit as Israeli and Palestinian officials plan a series of events to promote their agendas.
'A Palestinian Rosa Parks is needed': Israel's segregated bus outrage
TEL AVIV -- For a country fighting allegations of racism and apartheid against its Arab citizens, introducing a "Palestinian-only" bus line for workers entering Israel from the West Bank may not be the smartest move...
Hagel has enough support for US defense secretary
WASHINGTON (AP) - Chuck Hagel secured the necessary votes for the U.S. Senate to confirm him to be the next defense secretary barring any new, damaging information...
Obama to visit Israel for 1st time as president
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama will visit Israel in the spring, the White House said Tuesday, marking his first visit to the staunch U.S. ally since becoming president. While in the region, Obama will also visit the West Bank and Jordan...
Stevie Wonder cancels concert for group backing Israeli military
WASHINGTON (AP) - Stevie Wonder is calling off a concert for a group that raises money for the Israeli military...
