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Reform may allow physicians to prescribe medical marijuana

Reform may allow physicians to prescribe medical marijuana

At present, only a small number of doctors authorized by the ministry can prescribe it, and the drug is obtainable only from a limited number… Read More ›

Rivlin: ISIS already present in Israel with support growing

Rivlin: ISIS already present in Israel with support growing

According to the Population, Immigration and Borders Authority, there are currently close to a dozen Israeli citizens who are fighting with ISIS, with growing concerns… Read More ›

Iranian Kurds persecuted, benefiting from Kurdish gains next door, they say

Iranian Kurds persecuted, benefiting from Kurdish gains next door, they say

Iranian Kurd tells Post: “The Kurdish people will become independent in the near future with the help of the Israeli Government.”   Iranian Kurds told The… Read More ›

Palestinians, Israelis block Route 60 to protest ‘occupation’

Palestinians, Israelis block Route 60 to protest ‘occupation’

A rally and speeches near the checkpoint marked the culmination of what was an impassioned and peaceful march.   Amid a cacophony of car horns,… Read More ›

Multinationals ready to jump into Iran market

Multinationals ready to jump into Iran market

After nuclear accord implementation, an economy desperate to modernize is seeing global businesses eager to help   PARIS, France – With global growth moribund, multinational… Read More ›

Daniel Dion, Celine Dion’s brother, dies of cancer

Daniel Dion, Celine Dion’s brother, dies of cancer

Daniel Dion, the brother of entertainer Celine Dion, died on Saturday after a battle with cancer, his family said. He was 59. The eighth of… Read More ›

Burkina Faso attack: At least 28 dead, scores freed after hotel siege

Burkina Faso attack: At least 28 dead, scores freed after hotel siege

Attackers raided a luxury hotel in Burkina Faso overnight, shooting some and taking others hostage in a siege that lasted hours and ended with 28… Read More ›

Taiwan elects its first female president; China warns of ‘grave challenges’

Taiwan elects its first female president; China warns of ‘grave challenges’

Taipei – Taiwan has elected its first female president in a landmark election that could unsettle relations with Beijing. Tsai Ing-wen, leader of the opposition… Read More ›

Ex-US envoy wanted NGOs in Israel to spur non-violent protests for peace

Ex-US envoy wanted NGOs in Israel to spur non-violent protests for peace

Official in Jerusalem says this shows need for proposed NGO transparency law.   Jerusalem push back Tuesday against US “displeasure” with the proposed NGO Transparency… Read More ›

In poor Paris suburb, crime and extremism spur internal Jewish exodus

In poor Paris suburb, crime and extremism spur internal Jewish exodus

You have to respond immediately here…or they will eat you alive’   LA COURNEUVE, France (JTA) — At this Paris suburb’s only Jewish facility, Rabbi… Read More ›

Here’s the full text of President Obama’s final State of the Union address

Here’s the full text of President Obama’s final State of the Union address

  US President Barack Obama is delivering his final State of the Union address. Here’s the full text, from the White House: Mr. Speaker, Mr.… Read More ›

This stealth startup is trying to beat Microsoft and be the dashboard for all your documents

This stealth startup is trying to beat Microsoft and be the dashboard for all your documents

  In late 2014, Microsoft unveiled Microsoft Delve, a Facebook news-feed-like tool for Microsoft Office that lets you see what your colleagues are working on. Microsoft… Read More ›

Hillary Clinton’s lead over Bernie Sanders melts away in new national poll

Hillary Clinton’s lead over Bernie Sanders melts away in new national poll

  A striking new poll published on Tuesday found former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s lead dropping nationally in the 2016 Democratic presidential primary.… Read More ›

Dallas – Oil Keeps Falling. And Falling. How Low Can It Go?

Dallas – Oil Keeps Falling. And Falling. How Low Can It Go?

  Dallas – The price of oil keeps falling. And falling. And falling. It has to stop somewhere, right? Even after trending down for a… Read More ›

Albany, NY – NY Files: Caretakers, Not Agency, Probe Most Disabled Deaths

Albany, NY – NY Files: Caretakers, Not Agency, Probe Most Disabled Deaths

  Albany, NY – The agency responsible for protecting those with special needs declined to investigate most of the nearly 1,400 deaths of developmentally disabled… Read More ›

Gaza City – Gaza Journalist Says He Was Tortured In Hamas Jail

Gaza City – Gaza Journalist Says He Was Tortured In Hamas Jail

  Gaza City – Palestinian journalist Ayman al-Aloul frequently writes about the hardships of life in the Gaza Strip, and is one of the few… Read More ›

French olim despair over work barriers in Israel

French olim despair over work barriers in Israel

Prime Minister Netanyahu promised to welcome them with open arms, but French doctors and dentists are hardpressed to have their diplomas recognized and so have… Read More ›

End to separate burial for fallen soldiers whose Jewishness is in doubt

End to separate burial for fallen soldiers whose Jewishness is in doubt

Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon has signed off on an amendment according to which fallen soldiers whose Jewishness is in question will no longer be buried… Read More ›

Suspected arson at B’Tselem offices in Jerusalem

Suspected arson at B’Tselem offices in Jerusalem

Fire Department says source of fire at the left-wing NGO’s offices; one man taken to hospital in very light condition suffering from smoke inhalation. A… Read More ›

Ariel calls for annexation of West Bank’s Area C

Ariel calls for annexation of West Bank’s Area C

Ariel also called for building E1, where there are plans for 3,500 apartments.   Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel called on the government to annex Area… Read More ›