Articles by: JewishNews-Ben

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 ›

GOLDMAN SACHS COO: There’s a ‘massive difference’ between this tech bubble and the last one

GOLDMAN SACHS COO: There’s a ‘massive difference’ between this tech bubble and the last one

  The chief operating officer of Goldman Sachs, one of the leading advisers to technology companies, has said the tech scene is “bubble-ish.” Goldman Sachs… Read More ›

Sky to close over Bar Refaeli’s wedding

Sky to close over Bar Refaeli’s wedding

Supermodel’s glamorous nuptials will not be disturbed by unwelcome guests, as authorities have barred civilian pilots and airlines from traveling the area during the event.… Read More ›

Missing Israeli found dead in Ukraine

Missing Israeli found dead in Ukraine

Amir Ohana, missing in Uman since Rosh Hashanah, found dead by ZAKA; Israeli authorities working to bring remains back to Israel for burial. The body… Read More ›

Former Supreme Court justice Mishael Cheshin dies at 79

Former Supreme Court justice Mishael Cheshin dies at 79

The Supreme Court’s former deputy chief died Saturday, after a years-long battle with cancer. He will be remembered as a strong advocate of the high… Read More ›

Reykjavík mayor angry over Israel boycott controversy, calls to withdraw motion

Reykjavík mayor angry over Israel boycott controversy, calls to withdraw motion

“I have made a point of preparing big decisions carefully. I will admit that I am angry at myself as this did not go as… Read More ›

Trump defend Obama? ‘I don’t think so!’

Trump defend Obama? ‘I don’t think so!’

“Am I morally obligated to defend the president every time somebody says something bad or controversial about him? I don’t think so!” Trump said on… Read More ›

Analysis: Israel must prepare for Palestinian Authority’s collapse

Analysis: Israel must prepare for Palestinian Authority’s collapse

After the Kalashnikov era was put down and defeated during the second intifada and Operation Defensive Shield, the Palestinians are going back to their roots… Read More ›

Antoine Lahad, Israel’s comrade in arms in south Lebanon, dies at 88

Antoine Lahad, Israel’s comrade in arms in south Lebanon, dies at 88

Lahad headed the pro-Israel militia, the South Lebanon Army, from 1984 until the Israeli withdrawal from its security zone in south Lebanon in May 2000.… Read More ›

Argentina’s president hails new UK Labour party leader

Argentina’s president hails new UK Labour party leader

Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner says Jeremy Corbyn is a great friend of Latin America, supports dialogue over the disputed Falkland Islands   Argentina’s president is… Read More ›

EX-NYSE CEO: The stock market is not fair

EX-NYSE CEO: The stock market is not fair

  The former chairman and chief executive of the New York Stock Exchange, Dick Grasso, has said the stock market is now unfair and should be… Read More ›

INVESTOR: Wall Street banks will never be as profitable as they once were

INVESTOR: Wall Street banks will never be as profitable as they once were

  Investing in banks used to be a wild ride. They would make billions of dollars when times were good, and then lose just as… Read More ›

How one of the hottest teen brands from a decade ago imploded

How one of the hottest teen brands from a decade ago imploded

  If you had any Quiksilver gear in the 90s, you were instantly cool. The brand represented trendy California surfer culture. Customers were willing to… Read More ›

Paris – French Ex-minister: Germany ‘Took Our Jews And Gave Us Arabs

Paris – French Ex-minister: Germany ‘Took Our Jews And Gave Us Arabs

  Paris – A former French minister stirred up controversy Friday after saying Germany “took our Jews and gave us Arabs” as France began taking… Read More ›

New York – Ex-Tennis Star James Blake: Fire NYC Officer Who Tackled Me

New York – Ex-Tennis Star James Blake: Fire NYC Officer Who Tackled Me

  New York, NY – Former tennis star James Blake, whose caught-on-camera takedown by a plainclothes New York City police officer prompted apologies from the… Read More ›

Washington – Biden Invites NYPD Officer Injured In His Motorcade For DC Visit

Washington – Biden Invites NYPD Officer Injured In His Motorcade For DC Visit

  Washington –  Vice President Joe Biden has invited the police officer injured in his motorcade to visit with him in Washington. The New York… Read More ›

In pre-High Holidays call, Obama tells US rabbis he plans to meet soon with Netanyahu

In pre-High Holidays call, Obama tells US rabbis he plans to meet soon with Netanyahu

Netanyahu until now has rebuffed such overtures because of his disagreement with the US leader over the Iran nuclear deal.   WASHINGTON – President Barack… Read More ›

Former executives of a huge law firm that imploded could go to prison for 25 years

Former executives of a huge law firm that imploded could go to prison for 25 years

  (Reuters) — A Manhattan prosecutor urged a jury Thursday to convict three former executives of Dewey and LeBoeuf on the charge that they allegedly… Read More ›