Articles by: JewishNews-Ester

Colombia, FARC try to rescue peace deal rejected by voters

Colombia, FARC try to rescue peace deal rejected by voters

Colombian leaders scrambled Monday to rework a peace deal between the government and FARC rebels, despite the voters’ rejection of the agreement in a Sunday… Read More ›

India’s tax dodgers still hiding hundreds of billions

India’s tax dodgers still hiding hundreds of billions

India’s promise not to prosecute tax dodgers if they reveal their wealth has persuaded very few to come clean. More than $9.8 billion in previously… Read More ›

Kim Kardashian robbery: How do you sell $10 million in stolen jewelry?

Kim Kardashian robbery: How do you sell $10 million in stolen jewelry?

Kim Kardashian West can probably kiss that ring goodbye. The $4.5 million rock stolen by five men who robbed the reality TV star at gunpoint… Read More ›

Polls: Clinton builds on gains after first debate with Trump

Polls: Clinton builds on gains after first debate with Trump

Democratic nominee makes headway with male voters, independents who had been in favor of GOP rival   WASHINGTON — Democratic White House hopeful Hillary Clinton… Read More ›

New York A-G orders Trump Foundation to cease fundraising

New York A-G orders Trump Foundation to cease fundraising

Campaign declines to comment on decision; top state prosecutor has previously filed lawsuits against Trump University   NEW YORK — The top state prosecutor in… Read More ›

As Trump’s woes mount, Clinton seizes offensive

As Trump’s woes mount, Clinton seizes offensive

Democratic nominee rounds on GOP rival amid tax troubles, clampdown on his charitable foundation   Washington, United States (AFP) — Donald Trump’s presidential hopes suffered… Read More ›

Tehran, Iran – Iran Says New Attack Drone Modeled On Captured US Aircraft

Tehran, Iran – Iran Says New Attack Drone Modeled On Captured US Aircraft

  Tehran, Iran –  Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has built a new attack drone which is similar to a U.S. unmanned aerial vehicle captured five years… Read More ›

Berlin – Spiegel: German Government Believes Trump Would Ravage U.S. Economy

Berlin – Spiegel: German Government Believes Trump Would Ravage U.S. Economy

  Berlin –  Germany’s economy ministry believes a Donald Trump presidency would severely damage the U.S. economy, according to an internal memorandum reported by Der… Read More ›

Miami Beach, FL – New Batch Of Zika-carrying Mosquitoes Found In Miami Beach

Miami Beach, FL – New Batch Of Zika-carrying Mosquitoes Found In Miami Beach

  Miami Beach, FL –  More Zika-carrying mosquitoes have been captured in Miami Beach, this time in a new neighborhood. The Florida Department of Agriculture… Read More ›

Obama flies to Israel for Shimon Peres’s funeral

Obama flies to Israel for Shimon Peres’s funeral

The leader of the free world has departed from Washington to pay his last respects to his fellow Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Israel’s former President… Read More ›

Memorial ceremony for Shimon Peres at UN

Memorial ceremony for Shimon Peres at UN

UN secretary general, ambassadors convey condolences; Israeli Ambassador Danon: ‘We remember President Peres as full of energy and a willingness to work for a better… Read More ›

The unmistakable dreamer, Shimon Peres

The unmistakable dreamer, Shimon Peres

Op-ed: Many laud Shimon Peres’s limitless optimism, but behind this optimism hid a stubborn hope that the wisdom, the words and the effort would change… Read More ›

Philippines leader likens himself to Hitler, wants to kill millions of drug users

Philippines leader likens himself to Hitler, wants to kill millions of drug users

  MANILA – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appeared to liken himself to Nazi leader Adolf Hitler on Friday and said he would “be happy” to… Read More ›

Israeli, US Jews close despite political, religious differences

Israeli, US Jews close despite political, religious differences

Many more Israeli Jews, 35%, say that observing Jewish law is essential to being Jewish, compared to 19% of US Jews.   The two biggest… Read More ›

Shin Bet, police finalize ‘unprecedented’ security operation

Shin Bet, police finalize ‘unprecedented’ security operation

The Shin Bet is in touch with counterparts from around the world to coordinate security arrangements.   The police and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency)… Read More ›

The Mexican peso has gone wild during the presidential debate, indicating markets see Clinton in charge

The Mexican peso has gone wild during the presidential debate, indicating markets see Clinton in charge

Before the US presidential debate, many were eyeing moves in the Mexican peso as a guide to markets’ verdict on whether Hillary Clinton or Donald… Read More ›

‘There’s something he’s hiding’: Clinton calls out Trump for not releasing his tax returns

‘There’s something he’s hiding’: Clinton calls out Trump for not releasing his tax returns

Hillary Clinton gave a minute-long answer during the first presidential debate about why Donald Trump should release his tax returns. During the debate Monday evening,… Read More ›

Tehran – Iran Issues Local Credit Cards For The First Time In Decades

Tehran – Iran Issues Local Credit Cards For The First Time In Decades

Tehran – Iranian banks have begun issuing credit cards for the first time in decades, local media reported on Monday. The report by several newspapers,… Read More ›

Washington – Presidential Campaigns Disagree On Debate Fact-checking

Washington – Presidential Campaigns Disagree On Debate Fact-checking

Washington – The two presidential campaigns disagree on whether moderators should fact-check the candidates’ comments during debates. Hillary Clinton’s campaign manager, Robby Mook, says debate… Read More ›

Israel – Over Half Of Religious-Zionist Women Want Female Halachic Adviser

Israel – Over Half Of Religious-Zionist Women Want Female Halachic Adviser

Israel – More than half of religious-Zionist women would like a female spiritual leader in their community with whom they could consult on matters of… Read More ›