Articles by: JewishNews-Ben

Can the burning flames within American Jewry be lowered after the Iran deal?

Can the burning flames within American Jewry be lowered after the Iran deal?

No matter where you stand on the Iran debate or what you think about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, coming together to fight the Boycott, Divestment and… Read More ›

Seven indicted over suspected Islamic State terror plot in Israel

Seven indicted over suspected Islamic State terror plot in Israel

Terror cell purchased weapons, gathered intelligence and planned to carry out attacks near Nazareth, Shin Bet says   Israeli security forces arrested three people in… Read More ›

The 10 most important things in the world right now

The 10 most important things in the world right now

  Good morning! Here’s what you need to know on Thursday. 1. Russia dropped bombs on an area in Syria controlled by rebels who are not believed… Read More ›

Glencore is surging as markets open

Glencore is surging as markets open

Glencore is leaping at the open on Thursday, erasing the losses for the week. The stock is up more than 5%, trading at around 96. That’s a stunning… Read More ›

Car makers now face a backlash over diesel emissions that are ‘killing people’

Car makers now face a backlash over diesel emissions that are ‘killing people’

  A former science minister just slammed his own political party for making the mistake of promoting diesel cars. Lord Drayson, who was Minister of State for… Read More ›

Keeene, NH – Trump Says He’d Send Back Syrians Taken In By US

Keeene, NH – Trump Says He’d Send Back Syrians Taken In By US

  Keeene, NH – Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump says he would send back Syrian refugees taken in by the U.S. if he’s elected president.… Read More ›

Washington – Emails: Russia-linked Hackers Tried To Access Clinton Server

Washington – Emails: Russia-linked Hackers Tried To Access Clinton Server

  Washington –  Russia-linked hackers tried at least five times to pry into Hillary Rodham Clinton’s private email account while she was secretary of state,… Read More ›

Washington – US Warns Russia Against Striking Non-IS Groups In Syria

Washington – US Warns Russia Against Striking Non-IS Groups In Syria

  Washington – Defense Secretary Ash Carter said Wednesday that the Russian airstrikes in Syria appear to have targeted areas that do not include Islamic… Read More ›

Obama previews ‘blunt’ tone for his seventh U.N. address

Obama previews ‘blunt’ tone for his seventh U.N. address

  New York – With progress fighting ISIS moving slowly, and Russian fighters entrenched in Eastern Ukraine, President Barack Obama returns to the United Nations General… Read More ›

Iranian leader: Release our prisoners, and we’ll consider doing the same

Iranian leader: Release our prisoners, and we’ll consider doing the same

Iran would be inclined to release American prisoners, such as Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian, if the U.S. releases Iranians it is holding. “If the… Read More ›

When an Israeli man met an Iranian woman in Germany

When an Israeli man met an Iranian woman in Germany

The love story of Tsafi, an Israeli, and Bari, an Iranian, spans two continents but has yet to result in any international diplomatic incidents. Tsafi… Read More ›

Tourism up in 2015

Tourism up in 2015

After tourism industry took severe hit following Operation Protective Edge in 2014, new figures show promising comeback. Tourism in Israel in the past year has… Read More ›

Mike Huckabee: Obama pretends to be a Christian

Mike Huckabee: Obama pretends to be a Christian

Washington – Mike Huckabee suggested President Barack Obama “pretends to be” a Christian in knocking the President’s handling of Pope Francis’ first visit to the U.S.… Read More ›

With a tarantula roaming about, Delta calls off flight

With a tarantula roaming about, Delta calls off flight

  There are a multitude of reasons your flight might be canceled or delayed — but a spider? It can happen. Passengers who were scheduled… Read More ›

China to unveil new climate regulations

China to unveil new climate regulations

  Washington – China plans to unveil a new cap-and-trade program for carbon emissions Friday as the country’s leader meets in Washington with President Barack Obama,… Read More ›

Russia urged to explain Syria buildup as diplomatic drive steps up

Russia urged to explain Syria buildup as diplomatic drive steps up

EU envoys request Moscow ‘clarify’ Assad military aid as Bloc revives dormant efforts to resolve four-year conflict   PARIS (AFP) — Russia faced mounting calls… Read More ›

Pro-Moscow rebels order UN to leave east Ukraine stronghold

Pro-Moscow rebels order UN to leave east Ukraine stronghold

Official says 16,000 tons of humanitarian aid can’t be delivered, local hospitals lack anesthesia for surgeries   UNITED NATIONS – Pro-Russian rebels have ordered UN… Read More ›

Much debate, few solutions as diplomats jostle over Syria war

Much debate, few solutions as diplomats jostle over Syria war

As Europe reels from refugee influx, four-year conflict takes center stage at next week’s UN General Assembly   PARIS (AP) — Europe’s top diplomats, the… Read More ›

Israeli developer of smartphones for elderly advances in international start-up contest

Israeli developer of smartphones for elderly advances in international start-up contest

E2C (Easy to Connect) wins Tel Aviv leg of competition held in 30 cities over 30 days.   While the ever-advancing realm of modern technology… Read More ›

White House praises UN ‘progress’ on Iran inspections

White House praises UN ‘progress’ on Iran inspections

While some criticize Tehran’s ‘self-inspection’ of nuclear sites, Washington sees ‘indications’ Iran is cooperating   The White House welcomed on Monday the UN nuclear watchdog’s… Read More ›