Articles by: JewishNews-Ben

Obama says 2016 election about American democracy itself

Obama says 2016 election about American democracy itself

Obama said the choice between Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and Republican nominee Donald Trump becomes particularly clear when considering national security matters.   PHILADELPHIA… Read More ›

Ex-Saudi general issues scathing critique of Palestinian terror groups

Ex-Saudi general issues scathing critique of Palestinian terror groups

Eshki posited that PIJ and Hamas leaders have a flawed understanding of normalization.   Former Saudi Arabian General Anwar Eshki, who visited Israel and the Palestinian… Read More ›

Suicide bomb rocks Ansbach, Germany

Suicide bomb rocks Ansbach, Germany

An explosion in the southern German city of Ansbach was a suicide attack, according to the region’s interior minister. The bomber died in the blast.… Read More ›

Police arrest teenage friend of Munich gunman

Police arrest teenage friend of Munich gunman

In 1st arrest of investigation, authorities say 16-year-old Afghan friend of David Ali Sonboly may have been aware of plans   German police said on… Read More ›

Munich attack sparks calls to lift post-Nazi era clamps on military

Munich attack sparks calls to lift post-Nazi era clamps on military

Current constitution says Germany can call in army domestically only for a national emergency; politicians spar over tough issue   The top security official in… Read More ›

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 ›