Articles by: JewishNews-Ben

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 ›

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 ›