Articles by: JewishNews-Ben

Germany: Ansbach bar bomber was a Syrian denied asylum

Germany: Ansbach bar bomber was a Syrian denied asylum

Officials have ‘not ruled out’ Islamist motive, says Bavaria’s top security official after third attack in a week   Bavaria’s top security official says a… Read More ›

Report: 21-year-old man kills woman with machete in Germany

Report: 21-year-old man kills woman with machete in Germany

The attack, which killed one woman and wounded two others, occurred in the southwestern city of Reutlingen, with the memory of Friday’s deadly shooting in… Read More ›

Russia Olympic ban: Six questions answered

Russia Olympic ban: Six questions answered

Russia and its athletes are dominating the build up to Rio 2016. The country is banned from competing in track and field events, including the… Read More ›

Bangladesh: Hidden fault could trigger major quake

Bangladesh: Hidden fault could trigger major quake

The Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers are critically important, life-giving rivers for hundreds of millions of people living in India and Bangladesh. But the millions of… Read More ›

Miami shooting: Man was on ground with hands up, he says

Miami shooting: Man was on ground with hands up, he says

The video shows a man lying in the street, holding his hands in the air. “All he has is a toy truck,” the man shouts.… Read More ›

5 Jewish things to expect from Trump on Thursday night

5 Jewish things to expect from Trump on Thursday night

Republican nominee likely to bash Iran deal, complain about allies — except for Israel — and praise his Jewish relatives   CLEVELAND (JTA) — We’ve… Read More ›

In leaked speech, Trump bemoans Mideast wars, blames Clinton

In leaked speech, Trump bemoans Mideast wars, blames Clinton

Prepared text for Thursday night address mentions Israel only in passing, slams Iran deal, doubles down on controversial ‘America First’ slogan   CLEVELAND — Republican… Read More ›

Whatever happened to Donald Trump’s managerial skills?

Whatever happened to Donald Trump’s managerial skills?

Analysis: Republican nominee’s campaign has suffered a series of high-profile organizational fiascos at the RNC, most of its own making   CLEVELAND — The Republican… Read More ›

Clevelnad – In Fiery Speech Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani Says He’s ‘sick’ Of Media’s Donald Trump Defamation

Clevelnad – In Fiery Speech Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani Says He’s ‘sick’ Of Media’s Donald Trump Defamation

  Cleveland – Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani defended presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s character Monday, saying he’s “sick and tired” of… Read More ›

Israel – Jerusalem Chosen To Host World’s Largest Travel Bloggers Conference

Israel – Jerusalem Chosen To Host World’s Largest Travel Bloggers Conference

  Israel – The Jerusalem Conventions and Visitors Bureau, under the direction of the Jerusalem Development Authority, announced on Monday that TBEX, a travel blog… Read More ›

Cleveland – GOP Speakers Fault Clinton On Benghazi Deaths

Cleveland – GOP Speakers Fault Clinton On Benghazi Deaths

  Cleveland – The mother of a State Department employee killed in the deadly attacks in Benghazi, Libya, angrily lashed out at Hillary Clinton on… Read More ›

A tale of two mountains: Mount Zion and the Temple Mount

A tale of two mountains: Mount Zion and the Temple Mount

Despite the existence of significant religious sites for Judaism, Islam and Christianity on both Mount Zion and the Temple Mount, only one seems to periodically… Read More ›

US-Turkish tensions rise after failed coup attempt

US-Turkish tensions rise after failed coup attempt

Ankara official claims US involvement in putsch as Erdogan delivers veiled threat to end anti-IS cooperation   LUXEMBOURG (AP) — US-Turkish tensions escalated Saturday after… Read More ›

Why Mike Pence won’t be Donald Trump’s attack dog

Why Mike Pence won’t be Donald Trump’s attack dog

  (Reuters) – In 1990, during a close and bitter congressional race, Mike Pence came under attack for using campaign funds to pay for personal… Read More ›

Tesla Autopilot wasn’t created so cars could drive themselves

Tesla Autopilot wasn’t created so cars could drive themselves

  Tesla’s Autopilot semi-self-driving technology is under fire after a fatal crash in Florida in May has called into question whether some owners have invested… Read More ›

This startup is taking on Airbnb and Hotel Tonight by letting you find a place to crash at the last minute

This startup is taking on Airbnb and Hotel Tonight by letting you find a place to crash at the last minute

  When home-sharing app Overnight made its Austin debut before South by Southwest this past March, the company’s founders weren’t sure what to expect. Overnight had… Read More ›

New York – Trump Presents ‘Partner’ Pence, But No Doubt Who’s The Star

New York – Trump Presents ‘Partner’ Pence, But No Doubt Who’s The Star

  New York – Donald Trump presented running mate Mike Pence to the nation Saturday, hailing the Indiana governor as his “first choice” and “my… Read More ›

New York – Rev. Al Sharpton Blasts Effort To Mute Black Lives Matter Rallies

New York – Rev. Al Sharpton Blasts Effort To Mute Black Lives Matter Rallies

  New York – The Rev. Al Sharpton criticized efforts to mute the Black Lives Matter movement Saturday, saying a sustained protest is the only… Read More ›

Fort Lauderdale, FL – Sheriff: Escaped Florida Murder Suspect Armed, Has Help

Fort Lauderdale, FL – Sheriff: Escaped Florida Murder Suspect Armed, Has Help

  Fort Lauderdale, FL – The search for a Florida murder suspect who escaped by bolting from a courtroom became nationwide Saturday as a sheriff… Read More ›

‘Gold is calling BS’ on our economic policy

‘Gold is calling BS’ on our economic policy

  You have to be careful writing about gold. You come out in favor of gold and you get maligned as some kind of doomsday-prepping,… Read More ›