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Netanyahu’s government is failing in its war on terror, former Likud minister says

Netanyahu’s government is failing in its war on terror, former Likud minister says

Likud dismisses criticism from Gideon Sa’ar, saying he is a “talkbacker” spouting nonsense from the living room of his Tel Aviv home.   Former Likud… Read More ›

China sets growth target range of 6.5% to 7% for 2016

China sets growth target range of 6.5% to 7% for 2016

China has set an economic growth target range of 6.5% to 7% for this year as the central government struggles to manage a slowdown in… Read More ›

Hulk Hogan fans – even the youth minister – on his side in sex tape trial

Hulk Hogan fans – even the youth minister – on his side in sex tape trial

Hulk Hogan has taken his lumps over the years, but the past decade has been particularly turbulent. There’s been a costly divorce, a racist rant… Read More ›

Man wins $291 million in lottery, brother wins $7

Man wins $291 million in lottery, brother wins $7

  Remember when your parents used to tell you to be nice to your siblings? Maybe it was because one day you both would grow… Read More ›

Underdogs Sanders, Cruz win Kansas, score elsewhere

Underdogs Sanders, Cruz win Kansas, score elsewhere

Weekend primary races in five states bolster runner-ups’ campaigns ahead of winner-takes-all battles for Florida, Ohio   WASHINGTON (AP) — Kansas went to the underdogs… Read More ›

Rubio looks to home state of Florida for badly needed win

Rubio looks to home state of Florida for badly needed win

Trailing in third place after 18 state primaries, Republican senator promises to defy polls showing him behind Trump in March 15 ballot   Republican Marco… Read More ›

Why Camp Ramah is still only for the Conservative elite

Why Camp Ramah is still only for the Conservative elite

Although a bright spot in Conservative Judaism, some 90% of the movement’s kids are not going to its pricey flagship camp, which is perceived as… Read More ›

Former inciter to advise ultra-Orthodox enlistment bill author

Former inciter to advise ultra-Orthodox enlistment bill author

After leading the campaign against the ultra-Orthodox draft into the IDF, Israel Heller has crossed over to the other side. Together with MK Sharren Haskel… Read More ›

A daring escape from Treblinka

A daring escape from Treblinka

“I didn’t want to die in a crematorium, so I decided that they would have to shoot me,” recalled Michael Lizrovitch, today 89 years old.… Read More ›

Bahrain’s king meets rabbi, reportedly calls for Arab League to label Hezbollah terror group

Bahrain’s king meets rabbi, reportedly calls for Arab League to label Hezbollah terror group

King Al Khalifa meets with New York-based rabbi in the royal palace in Manama in order to discuss regional concerns in the Middle East.  … Read More ›

The promotions, from commander to deputy chief, were the largest round of appointments since Roni Alsheich was sworn in as National Police commissioner in December.

The promotions, from commander to deputy chief, were the largest round of appointments since Roni Alsheich was sworn in as National Police commissioner in December.

  Cmdr. Einat Gil Tzubari was confirmed as the head of the police security branch and promoted to deputy chief, as part of more than… Read More ›

Donald Trump cites Jewish charity in explanation for not disavowing KKK

Donald Trump cites Jewish charity in explanation for not disavowing KKK

Having previously blamed a faulty earpiece for failing to condemn Duke, he this time said he couldn’t just come out and condemn groups generically because… Read More ›

Ohio pastor shot dead at church, and his brother has been arrested

Ohio pastor shot dead at church, and his brother has been arrested

  A pastor was shot dead by his brother at an Ohio church on Sunday, police said. Daniel Schooler, 68, is accused of gunning down… Read More ›

Israel and PA to blame for death of Palestinian terrorist, says his family

Israel and PA to blame for death of Palestinian terrorist, says his family

Relatives say PA pressed Omar Zayed to leave mission in Bulgaria, where he was found dying Friday after apparent fall from upper story   The… Read More ›

PA demands control over Iran cash handouts to terrorists

PA demands control over Iran cash handouts to terrorists

After Tehran announces $7,000 payment per ‘shahid,’ Abbas spokesman says funds must go via PA, to avoid illegal interference in its internal affairs   The… Read More ›

In a first, new Egyptian schoolbook teaches peace deal with Israel

In a first, new Egyptian schoolbook teaches peace deal with Israel

In other changes to curriculum, Mubarak’s role in Yom Kippur War is played down, content added during Muslim Brotherhood’s rule is removed   The peace… Read More ›

UK students battle ‘Apartheid Week’

UK students battle ‘Apartheid Week’

A Yedioth reporter joins Jewish students on UK campuses as they fight against vilification of Israel on ‘Apartheid Week’ — one ball of falafel at… Read More ›

Alberto Nisman’s murder officially confirmed

Alberto Nisman’s murder officially confirmed

Argentinean lawyer states that the special prosecutor, who purportedly committed suicide just before testifying about an official coverup regarding bombing of Jewish community center, was… Read More ›

President to skip Australia, meet Putin instead

President to skip Australia, meet Putin instead

Canberra miffed after Putin’s request for a work meeting prompts Foreign Ministry to recommend that President Reuven Rivlin cancel his Australia trip. President Reuven Rivlin… Read More ›

Netanyahu: We failed to deport terrorists’ families

Netanyahu: We failed to deport terrorists’ families

Prime minister says courts misinterpret Geneva Conventions, demolitions of terrorists’ houses are effective, and David Cameron ‘forgot a few basic facts’. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu… Read More ›