Iran and seven Jewish lawmakers

Iran and seven Jewish lawmakers

"Seven Jewish Lawmakers Could Tilt the Scales on Iran Deal," headlines The Times of Israel. The members — Sen. Charles Schumer, Rep. Steven Israel, Rep. Eliot Engel, Rep. Adam Schiff, Rep. Nita Lowey, Sen. Ben Cardin and Rep. Ted Deutch — are all Democrats.

They must choose between loyalty to their party's president and concern about what the deal portends for Israeli and American security.

Kerry: Deal to bring justice for Syria chemical arms attacks
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Kerry: Deal to bring justice for Syria chemical arms attacks

Associated Press

Written by Matthew Lee, AP Diplomatic Writer

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says he hopes an agreement reached with Russia to investigate chemical weapons attacks in Syria will hold the perpetrators accountable.

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