Archive for March, 2016

Rivlin denies favoring Katsav pardon

Rivlin denies favoring Katsav pardon

Rivlin has not supported the idea of giving clemency to Katsav, and will discuss the possibility only if the matter comes up in an appeal… Read More ›

Former Egyptian MP who met with Israeli banned from travel

Former Egyptian MP who met with Israeli banned from travel

Egypt’s parliament voted earlier this month to expel Okasha after he invited the ambassador to his home for dinner.   Egypt’s Prosecutor-General Nabil Sadek on Saturday… Read More ›

Netanyahu condemns attack on Ankara, calls for international unity in war on terror

Netanyahu condemns attack on Ankara, calls for international unity in war on terror

The prime minister condemned the attack which left at least 34 dead and dozens more injured.   Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a statement on… Read More ›

Israeli Arabs ‘ Hezbollah dilemma

Israeli Arabs ‘ Hezbollah dilemma

Arab Israelis respond to Hezbollah being listed as a terrorist organization by Saudi Arabia and the Arab League. While many Israeli-Arabs condoned the Saudi decision,… Read More ›

Analysis: Is a ceasefire in Syria the endgame or brief respite?

Analysis: Is a ceasefire in Syria the endgame or brief respite?

Assessing the partial success of the Syrian cease-fire   The cease-fire that came into effect in Syria on February 27 is a partial success. Humanitarian… Read More ›

Trump rejects calls to temper tone at his campaign events

Trump rejects calls to temper tone at his campaign events

Protesters seek to silence him, Republican front-runner says. ‘We can’t let it happen. We have a right to speak’   VANDALIA, Ohio (AP) — One… Read More ›

A longtime VC at Sequoia is out of the firm following an explosive lawsuit

A longtime VC at Sequoia is out of the firm following an explosive lawsuit

  Longtime Sequoia Capital venture capitalist Michael Goguen is out of the firm following an explosive lawsuit that accuses him of “sexually, physically, and emotionally”… Read More ›

Ted Cruz just scooped up the most delegates at stake in Wyoming

Ted Cruz just scooped up the most delegates at stake in Wyoming

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Ted Cruz won most of the delegates at stake in Saturday’s Republican county conventions in Wyoming. The Texas senator won nine… Read More ›

Obama’s approval rating just hit its highest point in years — and that could be a huge problem for the GOP

Obama’s approval rating just hit its highest point in years — and that could be a huge problem for the GOP

  The wild, wacky exhibit that has been the Republican presidential primary could be making more voters yearn for someone like the person currently sitting… Read More ›

United Nations – US Ambassador Calls Iran Missile Tests Provocative Share Tweet Share Mail

United Nations – US Ambassador Calls Iran Missile Tests Provocative Share Tweet Share Mail

  United Nations – The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations says Iran’s recent ballistic missile launches are “provocative and destabilizing.” Samantha Power, in a… Read More ›

Ohio – After Ruckus Atmosphere At Trump Rallies GOP Rivals Now Questioning Whether They’d Back Him As Nominee

Ohio – After Ruckus Atmosphere At Trump Rallies GOP Rivals Now Questioning Whether They’d Back Him As Nominee

  Ohio – Republican presidential candidates Marco Rubio and John Kasich suggested Saturday they may not support Donald Trump if he becomes the GOP nominee,… Read More ›

New Jersey – Riders Thankful To Hear New Jersey Transit Strike Averted

New Jersey – Riders Thankful To Hear New Jersey Transit Strike Averted

  Newark, NJ – Riders were expressing their thanks and relief Saturday after learning that New Jersey Transit and its rail workers had reached a… Read More ›

Bryan Adams says guitar defaced by Egyptian customs officials

Bryan Adams says guitar defaced by Egyptian customs officials

  It’s hard to say whether Bryan Adams’ guitar gently weeps. But the rocker is none too happy with Egyptian customs officials whom he accused… Read More ›

Two hurt after Iron Maiden’s plane collides with truck

Two hurt after Iron Maiden’s plane collides with truck

Iron Maiden’s personal Boeing 747 collided with a tow truck Saturday at an airport in Chile, causing major damage to the aircraft and injuring two… Read More ›

At least 6 killed in avalanche in Italian Alps

At least 6 killed in avalanche in Italian Alps

A massive avalanche struck Saturday morning in the Italian Alps, sweeping away and burying about a large group of people — killing at least six… Read More ›

Police use pepper spray, arrest 2 at Trump rally

Police use pepper spray, arrest 2 at Trump rally

After weekend protests that force one rally’s cancellation, GOP contender vows ‘to start pressing charges’   Police said they used pepper spray twice outside a… Read More ›

Obama rebukes Trump for campaign rhetoric

Obama rebukes Trump for campaign rhetoric

President slams Republican candidate’s ‘insults and schoolyard taunts and manufacturing facts’   DALLAS, Texas – President Barack Obama on Saturday gave a mocking rebuke of… Read More ›

Trump: Man who tried to rush stage at rally connected to IS

Trump: Man who tried to rush stage at rally connected to IS

Republican frontrunner says online search revealed ties to jihadist group, a claim one IS expert calls ‘farcical’   WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican presidential front-runner Donald… Read More ›

Hamas leaders in Cairo seeking ‘new era’ with Egypt

Hamas leaders in Cairo seeking ‘new era’ with Egypt

Talks come in light of the intensified Egyptian blockade over the Gaza Strip, accusations that Hamas was involved in assassination of Egyptian public prosecutor and… Read More ›

Arabic media slams new Arab League leader for Israeli relationship

Arabic media slams new Arab League leader for Israeli relationship

New Arab Leage Secretary General Ahmed Aboul-Gheit is accused of having ‘conciliatory’ attitude towards Israel, and his friendly relationship with former foreign minister Tzipi Livni.… Read More ›