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Israel and Guinea announce diplomatic relations

Israel and Guinea announce diplomatic relations

The Muslim sub-Saharan state of Guinea opened up diplomatic relations with Israel for the first time on Wednesday in a bi-lateral agreement signed in Paris.… Read More ›

Relationship of younger generation of American Jews with Israel eroding

Relationship of younger generation of American Jews with Israel eroding

Op-ed: As the perception of Israel changes among young US Jews in light of its policies, it’s going to become harder to mobilize in support… Read More ›

DNC chair to ‘Post’: Trump is anti-Semitic

DNC chair to ‘Post’: Trump is anti-Semitic

“The anti-Semitism that is threaded throughout the Republican Party of late goes straight to the feet of Donald Trump,” Debbie Wasserman Schultz says.   CLEVELAND… Read More ›

Israel trying to quash discussion of EU document blaming ‘occupation’ for terrorism

Israel trying to quash discussion of EU document blaming ‘occupation’ for terrorism

While Netanyahu says Israel, world facing same terror, EU paper takes different approach.   Israel is trying to prevent an internal EU document blaming Palestinian… Read More ›

In Marrakesh, Israelis return to their Moroccan roots to seek a new life – or flee the police

In Marrakesh, Israelis return to their Moroccan roots to seek a new life – or flee the police

Prior to Israel’s establishment, Morocco’s Jewish community numbered about 250,000. Now the community stands at some 3,000 with the vast majority living in Casablanca.  … Read More ›

Former St Louis Cardinals exec sentenced for hacking Astros

Former St Louis Cardinals exec sentenced for hacking Astros

  The former St. Louis Cardinals executive found guilty of hacking a rival team’s player roster has been sentenced to almost four years in federal… Read More ›

Family’s search ends in grief as more Nice victims ID’d

Family’s search ends in grief as more Nice victims ID’d

Nice, France – For two days after the attack, Aldjia Bouzaouit’s family walked up and down the Promenade des Anglais holding her photograph, desperately asking… Read More ›

Brother of Pakistan’s Qandeel Baloch: I’m ‘proud’ of strangling my sister

Brother of Pakistan’s Qandeel Baloch: I’m ‘proud’ of strangling my sister

The brother of Pakistani social media star, Qandeel Baloch, says he’s proud he killed his sister, claiming he did it because “girls are born to… Read More ›

Former PM chief-of-staff taken in for questioning in Netanyahu probe

Former PM chief-of-staff taken in for questioning in Netanyahu probe

  The former chief-of-staff to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was taken in for questioning by Israel authorities Thursday morning after arrived at Ben Gurion Airport.… Read More ›

The Republican convention is $6 million short of its fundraising goal — and Trump may be to blame

The Republican convention is $6 million short of its fundraising goal — and Trump may be to blame

  Organizers of the upcoming Republican National Convention are $6 million short of their fundraising goal with just five days before the event kicks off… Read More ›

CIA DIRECTOR: It was an ‘obligation’ to put America’s most advanced missile system in North Korea’s backyard

CIA DIRECTOR: It was an ‘obligation’ to put America’s most advanced missile system in North Korea’s backyard

  WASHINGTON— The bilateral decision between Seoul and Washington to deploy America’s most advanced missile-defense system to South Korea has Russia, China, and North Korea peeved. The… Read More ›

Trump family meets with VP candidates as he prepares for Friday announcement

Trump family meets with VP candidates as he prepares for Friday announcement

  Republican Donald Trump on Wednesday entered the final phase of his high-profile search for a running mate, arranging last-minute meetings with his finalists and… Read More ›

Washington – CIA Director Says He Would Resign If Ordered To Resume Waterboarding

Washington – CIA Director Says He Would Resign If Ordered To Resume Waterboarding

  Washington –  CIA Director John Brennan said on Wednesday he would resign if the next president ordered his agency to resume waterboarding suspected militants,… Read More ›

Phoenix – Pokemon Players Are Trespassing, Risking Arrest Or Worse

Phoenix – Pokemon Players Are Trespassing, Risking Arrest Or Worse

  Phoenix – The “Pokemon Go” craze across the U.S. has people wandering into yards, driveways, cemeteries and even an off-limits police parking lot in… Read More ›

London – Digest This: Heavy People May Die Up To 3 Years Early

London – Digest This: Heavy People May Die Up To 3 Years Early

  London –  Being too heavy may cost you your life — literally. Scientists say overweight people die one year earlier than expected and that… Read More ›

New York – A Look At ‘Pokemon Go’ And How It Works

New York – A Look At ‘Pokemon Go’ And How It Works

  New York – Confused by the “Pokemon Go” mania sweeping the world? You’re not alone. For those who don’t know the difference between a… Read More ›

IDF: Israeli civilian crosses Gaza border fence

IDF: Israeli civilian crosses Gaza border fence

A young Bedouin man was spotted crossing over the border fence with Gaza, heading to the Strip. He apparently climbed the fence quickly prompting IDF… Read More ›

Between two soldiers

Between two soldiers

Op-ed: The public’s sentiment towards IDF soldiers has not only obscured people’s perspective on the importance of civilian life, but has blinded them to the… Read More ›

Just how safe is Ben-Gurion Airport?

Just how safe is Ben-Gurion Airport?

Experts say a change is needed in the global approach to air travel security   Following deadly terrorist attacks on international airports in Brussels and Istanbul,… Read More ›

Iran deal opponents play a long game, hoping for toughness from Clinton

Iran deal opponents play a long game, hoping for toughness from Clinton

Republicans preparing three new bills against nuclear agreement, knowing their efforts are futile   WASHINGTON- One year since world powers announced a landmark nuclear agreement… Read More ›