Articles by: JewishNews-Ilan

Queen Elizabeth II becomes Britain’s longest-reigning monarch

Queen Elizabeth II becomes Britain’s longest-reigning monarch

  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 ›

ISIS says Norwegian and Chinese hostages are ‘for sale’

ISIS says Norwegian and Chinese hostages are ‘for sale’

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 ›

British Airways fire: Jet’s suppression system didn’t work, source says

British Airways fire: Jet’s suppression system didn’t work, source says

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 ›

Christians may seek to close holy sites over school dispute

Christians may seek to close holy sites over school dispute

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 ›

‘Israel-Egypt ties never been better, yet don’t expect Sisi trip to Jerusalem’

‘Israel-Egypt ties never been better, yet don’t expect Sisi trip to Jerusalem’

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 ›

Obama left a moving comment on a ‘Humans of New York’ photo from Iran

Obama left a moving comment on a ‘Humans of New York’ photo from Iran

  A recent photograph of an Iranian father and his young son posted to the popular “Humans of New York” Facebook page caught the attention… Read More ›

A police officer could face charges for shooting his own cruiser ‘to concoct a story that he was fired upon’

A police officer could face charges for shooting his own cruiser ‘to concoct a story that he was fired upon’

  A police officer in Massachusetts may be fired and could face criminal charges after he was accused of firing shots at his own service vehicle… Read More ›

Guatemala’s most powerful man just got arrested hours after resigning as president

Guatemala’s most powerful man just got arrested hours after resigning as president

  GUATEMALA CITY (Reuters) – Guatemala’s Otto Perez resigned as president and was jailed on Thursday while a judge weighs charging him in a corruption… Read More ›

Second arrest made in Bangkok shrine bombing

Second arrest made in Bangkok shrine bombing

  A second suspect has been arrested in connection with the August 17 bombing at Bangkok’s Erawan Shrine that killed 20 people and injured dozens… Read More ›

Massive manhunt after Illinois officer’s death; 3 suspects at large

Massive manhunt after Illinois officer’s death; 3 suspects at large

Fox Lake, Illinois – A large-scale search for three suspects in the fatal shooting of an Illinois police officer continued Tuesday into the night. Officers in… Read More ›

Police looking at videos that show Texas deputies shoot man

Police looking at videos that show Texas deputies shoot man

Authorities in Texas are examining two videos recorded by bystanders that show sheriff’s deputies in Bexar County, Texas, shooting and killing a man. One four-minute… Read More ›

Two senators join Iran deal camp, leaving Obama one shy of win

Two senators join Iran deal camp, leaving Obama one shy of win

As Chris Coons and Bob Casey back deal, talk shifts from whether Obama can sustain veto to whether he will need to use one at… Read More ›

Deri slams ‘intelligence failure’ in Egypt gas find

Deri slams ‘intelligence failure’ in Egypt gas find

Economy minister criticizes fellow minister Steinitz for leaving Jerusalem in the dark over massive reserves found off neighbor’s coast   Economy Minister Aryeh Deri on… Read More ›

What America will offer Israel after the nuclear deal

What America will offer Israel after the nuclear deal

Extending aid by a decade, R&D collaboration, F-35 strike fighters among measures eyed for heightened US-Israel security cooperation   WASHINGTON (JTA) – The moment the… Read More ›

Life on Mars? American Jewish doctor hopes to find out

Life on Mars? American Jewish doctor hopes to find out

“When you’re in a space station that circles the Earth every 90 minutes, experiencing multiple sundowns daily, when, precisely, do you get your Jew on?”… Read More ›

Israelis rediscovering Turkey’s resorts

Israelis rediscovering Turkey’s resorts

The Turkish resort town of Antalya has experienced a significant rise in the number of Israeli vacationers recently. Comfortable prices, attractive amenities, and lowered concerns… Read More ›

China is ‘cranking up the propaganda machine’ ahead of its World War II parade

China is ‘cranking up the propaganda machine’ ahead of its World War II parade

  BEIJING (Reuters) – Beijing is battening down the hatches and cranking up the propaganda ahead of a massive military parade this week to mark… Read More ›

A man found with bomb-making equipment and fake passports arrested in connection with Bangkok bombing

A man found with bomb-making equipment and fake passports arrested in connection with Bangkok bombing

  BANGKOK (AP) — Thai authorities arrested a foreign man they said had been holed up in a suburban apartment with bomb-making equipment and stacks… Read More ›

Retired police chiefs vow to block commissioner appointment

Retired police chiefs vow to block commissioner appointment

Former top cops say they’ll turn to PM over ‘delusional’ decision to bring in outside candidate Gal Hirsch; minister says force needs cultural change  … Read More ›

China stocks soar at the open

China stocks soar at the open

  Chinese stocks have surged upon the resumption of trade on Thursday. The benchmark Shanghai Composite index is up by 2.43% following three days of… Read More ›