Articles by: JewishNews-Abe

East Moriches, NY – Ailing Humpback Whale Stuck In New York Bay Is Euthanized

East Moriches, NY – Ailing Humpback Whale Stuck In New York Bay Is Euthanized

  East Moriches, NY – An ailing humpback whale that became grounded on a sandbar in a bay was euthanized on Wednesday, three days after… Read More ›

Hillary Clinton’s lead in popular vote nears 2 million

Hillary Clinton’s lead in popular vote nears 2 million

  Washington – Hillary Clinton’s lead in the popular vote is now nearing 2 million votes, approaching the milestone as the campaign begins to hear… Read More ›

A prayer for silence, for Muslims and for all

A prayer for silence, for Muslims and for all

Op-ed: The bill to limit muezzin calls is turning into another religious war, in which the Israeli Left is automatically siding with the provocateurs; however,… Read More ›

Boise, ID – Trump Opponents Try To Beat Him At The Electoral College

Boise, ID – Trump Opponents Try To Beat Him At The Electoral College

  Boise, ID – Grassroots campaigns have sprung up around the country to try to persuade members of the Electoral College to do something that… Read More ›

In Peru, Obama predicts rising tensions on trade

In Peru, Obama predicts rising tensions on trade

Lima, Peru – President Barack Obama predicted in Peru Saturday that a Trump presidency won’t result in “major changes in policy” for the US-Latin America… Read More ›

Anger rising over India’s bungled cash exchange

Anger rising over India’s bungled cash exchange

Banks are out of cash. ATMs are broken. Frustration has given way to anger. Five days ago India suddenly banned more than 80% of its… Read More ›

Obama urges Americans to give Trump a chance

Obama urges Americans to give Trump a chance

  President Barack Obama encouraged Americans Monday to give President-elect Donald Trump some time to get adjusted to the responsibilities of the presidency. But in… Read More ›

President Rivlin arrives in India for state visit

President Rivlin arrives in India for state visit

During the visit, Rivlin will meet with his Indian counterpart President Mukherjee as well as Prime Minister Modi and other officials in an effort to… Read More ›

Captured fallen soldier’s family petitions High Court over inaction by government

Captured fallen soldier’s family petitions High Court over inaction by government

Family of Sgt. Oron Shaul, who was killed in battle in Gaza and taken by Hamas, asks court to order the prime minister to convene… Read More ›

Abbas: Bill to limit muezzin noise in Jerusalem will ‘drag area to disaster’

Abbas: Bill to limit muezzin noise in Jerusalem will ‘drag area to disaster’

Palestinian president says he’ll turn to the international community to fight against bill, which was approved by ministerial committee; the legislation ‘will not change the… Read More ›

Ivanka Trump won’t serve in father’s White House administration

Ivanka Trump won’t serve in father’s White House administration

Eldest daughter of the US president-elect says she will not hold a position in the incoming cabinet.   US President-elect Donald Trump’s eldest daughter, Ivanka,… Read More ›

Palestinians: Israeli bill to silence mosques will lead to ‘catastrophe’

Palestinians: Israeli bill to silence mosques will lead to ‘catastrophe’

The call to prayer, which usually lasts a few minutes, is sounded five times a day, first at dawn and last in the evening.  … Read More ›

ADL slams Trump appointment of aide with ties to ‘antisemitic’ alt-right

ADL slams Trump appointment of aide with ties to ‘antisemitic’ alt-right

Democratic Congressman Schiff slams appointment of Stephen Bannon, who he says has alt-right, antisemitic and misogynistic views.     The ADL adn Democratic lawmakers sharply… Read More ›

Trump adviser: New president won’t force Israeli-Palestinian peace

Trump adviser: New president won’t force Israeli-Palestinian peace

Next US administration will seek warm ties with Israelis and will only prioritize conflict if they want it, says Jason Dov Greenblatt   NEW YORK… Read More ›

Trump can dismantle Iran deal if he wants, US official warns

Trump can dismantle Iran deal if he wants, US official warns

State Department spokesman disputes Iranian contention that pact can’t be nixed, says Tehran will start building bomb if new president dismantles agreement as promised  … Read More ›

Leonard Cohen, soul-stirring musician, dies at 82

Leonard Cohen, soul-stirring musician, dies at 82

Jewish singer-songwriter and poet, best known for ballad ‘Hallelujah,’ dies month after releasing last album; ‘We have lost one of music’s most revered and prolific… Read More ›

Analysis: The lesson of Trump and Netanyahu – Fighting against the media works

Analysis: The lesson of Trump and Netanyahu – Fighting against the media works

The more modern political strategy – that enemies must be created to strengthen a candidate, and alliances must be avoided because they weaken a candidate… Read More ›

Obama to host Trump at White House

Obama to host Trump at White House

President will meet with president-elect in Oval Office Thursday ahead of transition period following vicious presidential campaign   Washington, United States (AFP) — President Barack… Read More ›

Opinion: Don’t assume Trump will have a cabinet full of misfits

Opinion: Don’t assume Trump will have a cabinet full of misfits

  One of the stress-inducing things you can do today is read about what strange characters President-elect Donald Trump might want to put in his cabinet:… Read More ›

Exit polls show Clinton underperformed with black and Hispanic voters

Exit polls show Clinton underperformed with black and Hispanic voters

  Among the many questions early exit polls are raising about Donald Trump’s upset victory Tuesday evening is how Hillary Clinton underperformed so severely among… Read More ›