Articles by: JewishNews-Rami

Columbus, OH – Groups Using Popular ‘Pokemon Go’ App To Register Voters

Columbus, OH – Groups Using Popular ‘Pokemon Go’ App To Register Voters

  Columbus, OH – A political group in swing-state Ohio is using the game “Pokemon Go” for a purpose beyond catching cute Pikachu: registering voters.… Read More ›

Sedro-woolley, WA – Sheriff: Deputies Asked Not To Dine At Restaurant

Sedro-woolley, WA – Sheriff: Deputies Asked Not To Dine At Restaurant

Sedro-woolley, WA – The sheriff of a county about 70 miles north of Seattle says a restaurant owner has asked that law enforcement no longer… Read More ›

North Korea closes only communication channel with U.S.

North Korea closes only communication channel with U.S.

North Korea said Monday it has decided to close its only direct diplomatic link with Washington, a move made days after the United States slapped… Read More ›

Return of Russian tourists to Turkey could not come at better time

Return of Russian tourists to Turkey could not come at better time

Istanbul, Turkey – Last Saturday, a glimmer of hope landed in the Turkish beach resort of Antalya. The first convoy of Russian tourists in eight… Read More ›

Philippines vs. China: Court to rule on South China Sea fight

Philippines vs. China: Court to rule on South China Sea fight

  Hong Kong – An international tribunal will hand down a landmark ruling Tuesday in a case that will have major implications for one the… Read More ›

China’s military gets boost with huge new transport plane

China’s military gets boost with huge new transport plane

Beijing – China’s first homegrown large military transport aircraft has entered service, with the country’s Defense Ministry calling it “a crucial step” in air power… Read More ›

Beyonce pleads to end ‘war’ on minorities after shootings

Beyonce pleads to end ‘war’ on minorities after shootings

Pop star calls on millions of fans to contact US legislators over recent police killings of two black men   NEW YORK – Pop superstar… Read More ›

After deadly shootings, Obama says police must root out bias

After deadly shootings, Obama says police must root out bias

Latest fatal incidents in Minnesota and Louisiana part of a ‘broader set of racial disparities,’ US president says   WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama… Read More ›

Dallas police chief: 4 officers killed, 7 injured at protest

Dallas police chief: 4 officers killed, 7 injured at protest

Snipers open fire on police as hundreds demonstrate against deadly police shootings across US; suspects claims bombs planted around downtown   DALLAS — At least… Read More ›

Grief strikes again at the settlement of Otniel

Grief strikes again at the settlement of Otniel

The small settlement of Otniel has seen more than its fair share of deadly terror attacks; last Friday, another tragedy was added to its history,… Read More ›

Liberman tells IDF chiefs not to answer Bennett’s questions

Liberman tells IDF chiefs not to answer Bennett’s questions

Defense minister said to clash with education minister after the latter grilled senior officers during security cabinet meeting   Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman was reportedly… Read More ›

Palestinian describes aiding settler family hit by shooting attack

Palestinian describes aiding settler family hit by shooting attack

Couple helped surviving members of Miki Mark’s family escape overturned vehicle and administered first aid until ambulance arrived   In the moments after the Friday… Read More ›

Israel okays 800 new housing units in East Jerusalem, surrounding area

Israel okays 800 new housing units in East Jerusalem, surrounding area

In wake of terror attacks, Netanyahu says West Bank’s Jewish communities must be strengthened; construction for 600 homes in Arab neighborhood of Beit Safafa also… Read More ›

A personal retrospective: Was Elie Wiesel happy?

A personal retrospective: Was Elie Wiesel happy?

To keep describing Wiesel in all the obituaries as a survivor does an injustice to the totality of his life and accomplishments.   “You came… Read More ›

Facebook rejects harsh Israeli critique over incitement

Facebook rejects harsh Israeli critique over incitement

Top minister had said ‘monster’ company’s CEO, Zuckerberg, has blood of slain Israeli teen on his hands   Facebook on Saturday night dismissed an Israeli… Read More ›

Chuck Todd grills Hillary Clinton over her meeting with the FBI

Chuck Todd grills Hillary Clinton over her meeting with the FBI

  MSNBC host Chuck Todd confronted Hillary Clinton after her meeting with the FBI amid an investigation into her email use at the State Department.… Read More ›

Bernie Sanders overplayed his hand

Bernie Sanders overplayed his hand

  On Monday, Hillary Clinton and Elizabeth Warren campaigned together in Cincinnati. Their message was clear: Donald Trump is a “thin-skinned bully who is driven by… Read More ›

America’s ‘better burger’ obsession is fading — and a new kind of fast food is taking over

America’s ‘better burger’ obsession is fading — and a new kind of fast food is taking over

  “Better burger” chains from Smashburger to Five Guys have exploded in recent years, leading to industry heavyweights like McDonald’s and Wendy’s changing their strategies. But… Read More ›

In the face of all the risks

In the face of all the risks

Analysis: Testimonies from the commandos who fought in Entebbe shed new light on the great mystery surrounding the operation. The book “Operation Yonatan in the… Read More ›

Erdogan: Israel agreed to all of Turkey’s conditions

Erdogan: Israel agreed to all of Turkey’s conditions

Turkish president says he spoke to Palestinian President Abbas and Hamas leader Mashal and both were ‘favorable’ to Ankara’s reconciliation agreement with Jerusalem. Turkish President… Read More ›