Articles by: JewishNews-Abe

Left-wing groups slam ‘anti-democratic’ NGO law

Left-wing groups slam ‘anti-democratic’ NGO law

Measure upping transparency requirements for foreign state-funded groups passes into law in 57-48 vote   Nonprofit organizations that stand to be affected by the NGO… Read More ›

Analysis: Egyptian diplomacy pushes France aside

Analysis: Egyptian diplomacy pushes France aside

“Sisi understands that he is dealing with a statesman who is strong. Forget the [domestic] investigations against him. Sisi sees Netanyahu as someone who can… Read More ›

Israel, Egypt working ‘feverishly’ to arrange Netanyahu summit with Sissi

Israel, Egypt working ‘feverishly’ to arrange Netanyahu summit with Sissi

As Cairo’s FM visits Jerusalem for first time in 9 years, efforts in full swing for Israeli PM to reciprocate in trip that would advance… Read More ›

A recent Goldman Sachs junior banker explains everything you need to know about Wall Street

A recent Goldman Sachs junior banker explains everything you need to know about Wall Street

  Ever wonder what an investment banker actually does? If you’ve ever heard terms like “IPO” or “DCF” tossed around without a clue as to what they… Read More ›

Something crazy is happening to the Swiss bonds, and it’s a sad sign for the world economy

Something crazy is happening to the Swiss bonds, and it’s a sad sign for the world economy

  Investing in government debt used to be a boring, pretty straightforward proposition. You buy a bond. Then you get back interest payment. So easy,… Read More ›

We talked to legal experts who explained why the FBI didn’t urge charges against Clinton — and why some think that was a mistake

We talked to legal experts who explained why the FBI didn’t urge charges against Clinton — and why some think that was a mistake

  In a rather confusing and seemingly contradictory statement, FBI Director James Comey announced Tuesday that the agency would not recommend bringing charges against Hillary… Read More ›

Warsaw, Poland – US Group Celebrates Poles Who Saved Jews During Holocaust

Warsaw, Poland – US Group Celebrates Poles Who Saved Jews During Holocaust

  Warsaw, Poland – One man is 101 years old. Others are in their 80s and 90s and arrived in wheelchairs, with a walker, or… Read More ›

Pyongyang – North Korea Military Threatens Physical Response Against U.S. THAAD Deployment

Pyongyang – North Korea Military Threatens Physical Response Against U.S. THAAD Deployment

  Pyongyang – North Korea’s military said on Monday it will take “physical response” to a move by the United States and South Korea to… Read More ›

Weatherford, TX – VIDEO: Inmates Break From Cell To Aid Ill Officer

Weatherford, TX – VIDEO: Inmates Break From Cell To Aid Ill Officer

Weatherford, TX – Authorities say several inmates at a Texas jail broke out of a holding cell to help save an armed guard after they… Read More ›

Spanish bullfighter gored to death on live TV

Spanish bullfighter gored to death on live TV

A professional bullfighter was gored to death by a bull during a competition on live television in Spain over the weekend. Victor Barrio, 29, was… Read More ›

Heavy gunfire outside U.N. building in South Sudan

Heavy gunfire outside U.N. building in South Sudan

  South Sudan’s information minister says the government is “in full control” of the capital, Juba, despite the United Nations reporting that the weekend’s deadly… Read More ›

NGOs fume over lack of Gaza rebuilding, call for war crimes charges

NGOs fume over lack of Gaza rebuilding, call for war crimes charges

2 years after conflict broke out, Amnesty International says it’s ‘indefensible’ no criminal cases brought against Israel, Hamas   Two years after Gaza’s last conflict… Read More ›

Israel forbids mixed-gender prayer service at Western Wall

Israel forbids mixed-gender prayer service at Western Wall

In a letter to Reform and Conservative Jews, government cites rule against hosting ‘religious ceremonies’ in holy site’s plaza   Israel will not allow non-Orthodox… Read More ›

Despite heckles, pluralistic services at Western Wall pass ‘quietly’

Despite heckles, pluralistic services at Western Wall pass ‘quietly’

Reform, Conservative Jews comply with attorney general order not to pray at holy site, but still draw protests from small group for singing and dancing… Read More ›

Netanyahu dismisses reported probe against him as ‘nonsense’

Netanyahu dismisses reported probe against him as ‘nonsense’

“Every time I go for a historic visit abroad, we hear about investigations,” PM says. “It’s nonsense.”   Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may be on… Read More ›

Odd couple Israel and Egypt enjoying ‘best times ever’

Odd couple Israel and Egypt enjoying ‘best times ever’

Though the Jewish state remains deeply unpopular on Arab street, Israeli envoy says Cairo, Jerusalem see ‘eye-to-eye’ on region   CAIRO (AP) — Blast walls,… Read More ›

America’s suicide epidemic is getting so bad there’s now a ‘suicide belt’

America’s suicide epidemic is getting so bad there’s now a ‘suicide belt’

  Imagine that the rate of terrorism deaths in the United States had risen dramatically over the past 15 years. Imagine that this rise in… Read More ›

Wall Street’s favorite technology set out to disrupt how we transfer money, but may end up changing everything else instead

Wall Street’s favorite technology set out to disrupt how we transfer money, but may end up changing everything else instead

  Bitcoin was created to revolutionize the way we pay for things. The decentralized control, quick payment processing and blockchain technology Bitcoin championed was intended… Read More ›

Tesla is about to repeat history — and that’s not a good thing

Tesla is about to repeat history — and that’s not a good thing

  On Sunday, Tesla reported its vehicle deliveries for the second quarter. Deliveries were slightly lower than for the first quarter: 14,370 vehicles in total, with 9,745… Read More ›

Staten Island, NY – Hoping To Save Sanctuary, SI Synagogue Sues Oorah

Staten Island, NY – Hoping To Save Sanctuary, SI Synagogue Sues Oorah

Staten Island, NY – A nine year old partnership between a New Jersey based outreach organization and a Staten Island synagogue is headed for the… Read More ›