Articles by: JewishNews-Ben

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 ›

U.S. sends 3 B-2 bombers to Asia-Pacific

U.S. sends 3 B-2 bombers to Asia-Pacific

  The U.S. Air Force has sent three of its B-2 stealth bombers on a deployment to Asia and Pacific, the service announced in a… Read More ›

Leaked ISIS documents reveal recruits’ blood types, obedience levels

Leaked ISIS documents reveal recruits’ blood types, obedience levels

What’s your first and last name? Your education and work experience? Do you have recommendations? And are you willing to be a suicide attacker or… Read More ›

The world’s most expensive city in 2016 is …

The world’s most expensive city in 2016 is …

  New York and Los Angeles have shot up the rankings, London has pushed into the top ten, but Singapore is still the world’s most… Read More ›

As refugees pour into Europe, far-right populists gain ground

As refugees pour into Europe, far-right populists gain ground

Anti-migrant parties are surging from Hungary to Germany to Slovakia   BERLIN — A wave of right-wing populism has swept across Europe in recent months… Read More ›

Republicans take Florida stage with White House at stake

Republicans take Florida stage with White House at stake

Rubio prepares for a possible last stand on his home turf against Donald Trump   MIAMI — Republican White House hopefuls gathered for their heavyweight… Read More ›

Muslim group to Trump: Apologize for saying ‘Islam hates us’

Muslim group to Trump: Apologize for saying ‘Islam hates us’

Civil rights organization says candidate’s rhetoric ‘reflects a bigoted mindset that only serves to divide our nation and the world’   FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — A… Read More ›

Jorge Ramos asks Hillary Clinton: Will you drop out of the race if you get indicted?

Jorge Ramos asks Hillary Clinton: Will you drop out of the race if you get indicted?

  Univision debate moderator Jorge Ramos confronted Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton on Wednesday over her email scandal, directly asking her if she would drop out… Read More ›

Rockland County, NY – Report: Multiple Elected Officials And Chasidic Businessmen Likely To Be Indicted In Federal Corruption Investigation In Ramapo

Rockland County, NY – Report: Multiple Elected Officials And Chasidic Businessmen Likely To Be Indicted In Federal Corruption Investigation In Ramapo

Rockland County, NY – A three year long federal corruption probe is expected to create a major shakeup in Rockland County next week, with up… Read More ›

Reading, PA – Video Shows Would-be Robber Trying To Stick Up Cab With Deputy Behind Him

Reading, PA – Video Shows Would-be Robber Trying To Stick Up Cab With Deputy Behind Him

Reading, PA – A would-be robber in Pennsylvania had poor timing when he pulled a gun on his taxi driver with a sheriff’s deputy behind… Read More ›

Charlotte, NC – Banks Now Giving Customers Access To Credit Scores For Free

Charlotte, NC – Banks Now Giving Customers Access To Credit Scores For Free

  Charlotte, NC – It might be the most important piece of financial information about you — and it’s finally easier for you to actually… Read More ›

Louis C.K. fires off a desperate email about Donald Trump: ‘He’s an insane bigot. He is dangerous’

Louis C.K. fires off a desperate email about Donald Trump: ‘He’s an insane bigot. He is dangerous’

  The comedian Louis C.K. ended an email Saturday morning about his show “Horace and Pete” with a long and pleading postscript begging anybody reading… Read More ›

Uber says it’s had ‘fewer than 170 complaints’ of sexual assaults involving rides in 3 years

Uber says it’s had ‘fewer than 170 complaints’ of sexual assaults involving rides in 3 years

  Uber has had five claims of rape and “less than 170” cases of sexual assault reported to its customer-service database concerning Uber rides between… Read More ›