Articles by: JewishNews-Rami

Climbers’ remains found decades after disappearance in Swiss Alps

Climbers’ remains found decades after disappearance in Swiss Alps

  For decades, there was no sign of two Japanese climbers who went missing as they tried to scale the famed Matterhorn mountain. Heavy snowfall… Read More ›

NASA camera shows moon crossing Earth

NASA camera shows moon crossing Earth

You can’t call it “the dark side of the moon” based on a new NASA picture. A camera on the Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR)… Read More ›

NY senator announces support for ‘imperfect’ Iran deal

NY senator announces support for ‘imperfect’ Iran deal

Kirsten Gillibrand says Tehran more likely to obtain nuclear weapons if Congress scuttles the deal   WASHINGTON — Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., said she would… Read More ›

In Israel, Democratic whip hearing out Iran deal opponents

In Israel, Democratic whip hearing out Iran deal opponents

Steny Hoyer leads Jewish state tour of 21 freshman House members; says he hasn’t made his mind up yet on deal   Steny Hoyer has… Read More ›

Netanyahu should dial down critical tone on Iran deal — US Jewish leader

Netanyahu should dial down critical tone on Iran deal — US Jewish leader

PM has right to warn US Jews on dangers of accord, says Malcolm Hoenlein, but should be careful not to pit them against their government… Read More ›

Microsoft lays out its top three priorities — and none of them mention Windows

Microsoft lays out its top three priorities — and none of them mention Windows

  Microsoft’s strategy is changing. After years of focusing on its Windows operating system, Microsoft’s 2015 financial filing with the SEC  makes it clear that the company is… Read More ›

Frankfurt – German Carmakers Buy Nokia Maps To Fend Off Digital Rivals

Frankfurt – German Carmakers Buy Nokia Maps To Fend Off Digital Rivals

  Frankfurt – German carmakers BMW, Audiand Mercedes, will pay around 2.5 billion euros ($2.8 billion) to buy Nokia’s maps business, beating out high-tech rivals… Read More ›

Lancaster, NH – 2 Dead, 22 Hurt In New Hampshire Tent Collapse

Lancaster, NH – 2 Dead, 22 Hurt In New Hampshire Tent Collapse

  Lancaster, NH –  A man and a girl were killed and at least 22 people were injured Monday when a severe storm blew down… Read More ›

London – Star Trek-Style Home Elevator Could Replace Stairlifts

London – Star Trek-Style Home Elevator Could Replace Stairlifts

  London – For people living in a house with more than one storey, stairlifts or home elevators are often a necessity of life as… Read More ›

People are starting to walk differently because of texting

People are starting to walk differently because of texting

  Texting – or checking social media or watching a video – while walking causes people to walk in a special movement pattern that protects them… Read More ›

Subway calls the latest report on Jared Fogle ‘appalling’

Subway calls the latest report on Jared Fogle ‘appalling’

  In a tweet sent Saturday, Subway called the latest “allegation” about spokesperson Jared Fogle “appalling” if true. Subway was tweeting in response to a story we broke… Read More ›

Trade ministers failed to reach a deal on the jewel of Obama’s trade agenda

Trade ministers failed to reach a deal on the jewel of Obama’s trade agenda

  Trade ministers from a dozen Pacific Rim nations failed to reach a deal on a new trade agreement that would cover nearly 40% of… Read More ›

Queens, NY – Orthodox Jews File “Discrimination” Suit Over Key Fob Renovations In Lefrak City

Queens, NY – Orthodox Jews File “Discrimination” Suit Over Key Fob Renovations In Lefrak City

Queens, New York – Orthodox Jewish residents of the massive 4,605 apartment complex in Lefrak City, Queens have filed a “discrimination” suit against the buildings’… Read More ›

New York – Donald Trump’s Companies Have Sought Visas To Import At Least 1,100 Workers

New York – Donald Trump’s Companies Have Sought Visas To Import At Least 1,100 Workers

  New York – Donald Trump is staking his run for U.S. president in part on a vow to protect American jobs. But this month,… Read More ›

London – UK police confirm 3 bin Ladens killed in England plane crash

London – UK police confirm 3 bin Ladens killed in England plane crash

  London –  Three relatives of the late al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden were among four people killed when a private jet crashed on landing… Read More ›

North Korean rocket launch pad upgrade complete, analysts say

North Korean rocket launch pad upgrade complete, analysts say

  Satellite images suggest North Korea has finished the latest upgrade to its Sohae launching and rocket testing station in the country’s west, analysts say.… Read More ›

Pakistani police: Militant leader killed in shootout

Pakistani police: Militant leader killed in shootout

  Islamabad, Pakistan (CNN)Pakistani police have killed the leader of an al Qaeda-linked militant group that has repeatedly carried out deadly attacks on the country’s… Read More ›

Rapper Tyler the Creator slams feminist for Australia ‘ban,’ death threats ensue

Rapper Tyler the Creator slams feminist for Australia ‘ban,’ death threats ensue

  An Australian feminist has received online death and rape threats from fans of U.S. rapper Tyler the Creator after he mistakenly claimed she had… Read More ›

Democratic lawmaker announces opposition to Iran deal

Democratic lawmaker announces opposition to Iran deal

NY’s Meng is among first members of her party to buck administration pressure, declare plans to vote against agreement   WASHINGTON — Hours after Treasury… Read More ›

Right-wing activist Glick praises gov’t over Temple Mount policing

Right-wing activist Glick praises gov’t over Temple Mount policing

Glick, head of the Temple Mount Heritage Foundation, said, however, that much more work remains to be done by the authorities to reverse decades of… Read More ›