Pope meets with Fidel Castro in Cuba
Havana, Cuba – Pope Francis met privately with former Cuban president Fidel Castro on Sunday, a meeting the Vatican described as “friendly and informal.” The meeting… Read More ›
Havana, Cuba – Pope Francis met privately with former Cuban president Fidel Castro on Sunday, a meeting the Vatican described as “friendly and informal.” The meeting… Read More ›
Further increases hampered by counterterrorism screening and lack of money from Congress, says top US diplomat BERLIN (AP) — Trying to address the Syrian… Read More ›
Anti-missile defense battery sent to protect Sderot, two days after rocket hit Gaza border town The IDF on Sunday deployed Iron Dome batteries in… Read More ›
Head of commission tasked with preserving American heritage abroad comes under fire for ‘extravagant’ income WASHINGTON (JTA) – A small government agency for preserving… Read More ›
The air we breathe outdoors could be harming more people than ever, a new study suggests. Globally, more than 3 million people die prematurely… Read More ›
Washington – In 1961, the CIA debuted a new type of confidential intelligence report for President John F. Kennedy, a daily morning briefing surveying the… Read More ›
Washington – To the critics who think Donald Trump’s fiery rhetoric could be toned down, it turns out, the real estate mogul agrees with you. “I… Read More ›
Israeli team no match for Londoners in opening Champions League fixture LONDON — Chelsea eased to a 4-0 victory over Maccabi Tel Aviv in… Read More ›
Announcement of ministerial session comes amid high tension in Jerusalem over the Jewish New Year. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called to convene an… Read More ›
With lack of options for organized sports, Gaza residents have taken up parkour, motorcross and other extreme sports hoping to compete internationally. Self-taught daredevils in… Read More ›
Man returning from Rosh Hashanah dinner loses control of car; police investigate if crash was result of stones being thrown at car or if driver… Read More ›
At least nine arrested on Rosh Hashanah as police pelted with stones; Netanyahu announces ’emergency meeting’ to discuss attacks. The Temple Mount saw clashes between… Read More ›
Syrian ambassador to Moscow denies reports of Russian troop presence on the ground in Syria; Pentagon: Russia’s latest movements suggest plans to establish forward air… Read More ›
According to reports, eight Iranians were killed and 32 more were injured after intense storm winds caused a crane above the Grand Mosque to collapse.… Read More ›
State Department expresses concern over escalating tensions around Temple Mount after clashes between Palestinian rioters, Israeli security forces. WASHINGTON – The US State Department… Read More ›
London – Queen Elizabeth II has thanked people from around the world for their messages of “great kindness” as she marked the day she becomes… Read More ›
Two men stand in yellow jumpsuits, staring toward the camera with a chilling message posted below their portraits: “FOR SALE.” The images, tucked away in… Read More ›
The British Airways jetliner that caught fire on the Las Vegas airport’s tarmac had suppression equipment, but it just didn’t work to suppress the flames,… Read More ›
Tourist attractions that draw thousands during the holidays may be shuttered to pressure government to boost educational funding The heads of Israel’s Christian schools… Read More ›
The domestic Egyptian situation and the lack of progress in resolving the Israel-Palestinian conflict has thus far prevented a visit by Sisi to the Jewish… Read More ›