Archive for March, 2016

Soldier held for Hebron shooting to be questioned amid major political uproar

Soldier held for Hebron shooting to be questioned amid major political uproar

PM orders Ya’alon to halt return of terrorists’ bodies.   The IDF soldier who shot a neutralized Palestinian in the head Thursday will be questioned by… Read More ›

After Hebron shooting, Palestinians ask UN to probe ‘executions’

After Hebron shooting, Palestinians ask UN to probe ‘executions’

PA official Saeb Erekat says 207 Palestinians have been ‘executed’ by Israel in six months of violence; UN envoy condemns Hebron killing   A senior… Read More ›

Hillary Clinton lambastes ‘extremist’ Donald Trump in scathing Supreme Court speech

Hillary Clinton lambastes ‘extremist’ Donald Trump in scathing Supreme Court speech

  Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton targeted Republican counterparts Donald Trump and Ted Cruz and unloaded on Senate GOP leadership in a Monday speech on the… Read More ›

We’re seeing the first signs of a big risk in Google’s Alphabet transformation

We’re seeing the first signs of a big risk in Google’s Alphabet transformation

  A handful of recent reports highlight the importance — and in some cases weakness — of one of the big ideas behind Alphabet’s operating structure. When… Read More ›

The FBI says it has hacked into the San Bernardino shooter’s phone without Apple’s help

The FBI says it has hacked into the San Bernardino shooter’s phone without Apple’s help

  The US Justice Department said on Monday that it had managed to access encrypted information stored on the iPhone belonging to one of the… Read More ›

Madison, WI – Wisconsin-based ‘Cheesehead Revolution’ Challenged By Trump

Madison, WI – Wisconsin-based ‘Cheesehead Revolution’ Challenged By Trump

  Madison, WI – A trio of Wisconsin Republicans looking to inject the party with their own youthful, aggressive brand of conservatism ushered in the… Read More ›

Washington – Meteorologists May Soon Give 50-day Notice For Extreme Heat

Washington – Meteorologists May Soon Give 50-day Notice For Extreme Heat

  Washington –  Meteorologists may soon be able to predict likelihood of extreme heat in the Eastern United States as much as 50 days in… Read More ›

Anchorage, Alaska – Alaska Volcano Ash Cloud Covers 400 Miles, Cancels Flights

Anchorage, Alaska – Alaska Volcano Ash Cloud Covers 400 Miles, Cancels Flights

  Anchorage, Alaska – Strong winds Monday pushed an ash cloud from an Alaska volcano into the heart of the state, grounding flights and limiting… Read More ›

Bloody, visceral world of Montana’s off-grid butchers

Bloody, visceral world of Montana’s off-grid butchers

  With their long beards, plaid shirts and timeless surroundings, they could be part of a folksy fashion shoot for a hip magazine. If it… Read More ›

Mediterranean diet wins again, helps bones

Mediterranean diet wins again, helps bones

  The Mediterranean diet is well-known for its health benefits on your heart and waistline, but now your bones could benefit too, according to a… Read More ›

Girl dies as bouncy castle blown away

Girl dies as bouncy castle blown away

A seven-year-old girl has died after a bouncy castle she was playing on blew away in Essex, England. A 24-year-old woman and a 27-year-old man… Read More ›

International mediators said working on Hamas, Israel prisoner swap

International mediators said working on Hamas, Israel prisoner swap

Gaza source says release of prisoners rearrested after Shalit deal is a precondition to talks on Israelis believed held by Palestinian group   International mediators… Read More ›

Netanyahu said to halt return of Palestinian attackers’ bodies

Netanyahu said to halt return of Palestinian attackers’ bodies

Debate over controversial policy has led to inconsistent implementation for attackers within Israel and those who act in the West Bank   Prime Minister Benjamin… Read More ›

At Israel’s mikvehs, women claim verbal abuse, unwanted touching

At Israel’s mikvehs, women claim verbal abuse, unwanted touching

The rabbinate’s underpaid, often uneducated attendants can turn a religious ritual into an often jarring ordeal, say critics   JTA — Without warning, the ritual… Read More ›

Deri mulling revoking resident status of BDS founder

Deri mulling revoking resident status of BDS founder

Interior minister says Omar Barghouti uses rights given to him by Israel to act against it around the world; Intelligence Minister Katz calls for ‘targeted… Read More ›

Illegal construction in the territories: no oversight, no enforcement

Illegal construction in the territories: no oversight, no enforcement

The State Comptroller’s report states that the Civil Administration does not conduct oversight and enforcement in the C areas; defense systems company Rafael was found… Read More ›

Suspension bill passes initial vote

Suspension bill passes initial vote

The controversial bill, which would allow the suspension of an MK by a majority of 90 votes, passed the first of three votes on Monday… Read More ›

Visiting ADL leader slams ‘mainstreaming of bigotry’ in US presidential race

Visiting ADL leader slams ‘mainstreaming of bigotry’ in US presidential race

Jonathan A. Greenblatt speaks to the ‘Post’ during a visit to Jerusalem.   The US presidential race has seen “a mainstreaming of bigotry and intolerance,”… Read More ›

Shooting inside US Capitol complex leaves policeman wounded

Shooting inside US Capitol complex leaves policeman wounded

The police officer’s injury was not serious, according to the Capitol’s sergeant at arms.   WASHINGTON – A shooting in the official visitor’s center of the… Read More ›

Report: ISIS planned attacks on Jewish children in Turkey

Report: ISIS planned attacks on Jewish children in Turkey

Report cites information allegedly obtained by intelligence officials from arrested ISIS operatives regarding “an imminent” attack.   Islamic State terrorists had reportedly “advanced plans” to… Read More ›