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Report: Israel strikes Syrian army outposts south of Damascus, monitor says

Report: Israel strikes Syrian army outposts south of Damascus, monitor says

Pro-Syrian government military sources reportedly deny any armed Israeli strike in Syrian territory.   Three Israeli rockets allegedly hit Syrian army outposts south of Damascus… Read More ›

Analysis: Why did Nasrallah focus on Israel when Hezbollah is busy in Syria?

Analysis: Why did Nasrallah focus on Israel when Hezbollah is busy in Syria?

Terrorist chief vows to bomb Haifa’s ammonia storage tanks.   Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah checked off all the boxes for harsh anti-Israel rhetoric during his speech,… Read More ›

Washington – Texas Judge Disclosed More Details About Scalia’s Health

Washington – Texas Judge Disclosed More Details About Scalia’s Health

  Washington – The Texas county judge who decided no autopsy was needed following the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia has disclosed new… Read More ›

Washington – New Research Finds Noise Harder On Children Than Adults

Washington – New Research Finds Noise Harder On Children Than Adults

  Washington – From the cacophony of day care to the buzz of TV and electronic toys, noise is more distracting to a child’s brain… Read More ›

Columbia, SC – George W. Bush Offers Tough Trump Takedown In Campaign Debut

Columbia, SC – George W. Bush Offers Tough Trump Takedown In Campaign Debut

  Columbia, SC – George W. Bush never mentioned Donald Trump. But with his folky touch, the former president unleashed a tough takedown Monday of… Read More ›

$1 billion drug bust in Australia

$1 billion drug bust in Australia

Australian police have seized $1 billion Australian dollars’ worth of the drug “ice” from a shipment of silicon bra inserts and art supplies, the country’s… Read More ›

Four Americans arrested in Bahrain

Four Americans arrested in Bahrain

  Four Americans have been arrested in Bahrain for entering the country using false information and allegedly participating in “attacks on police,” according to a… Read More ›

Saudi Arabia official: If all else fails, remove Syria’s Assad by force

Saudi Arabia official: If all else fails, remove Syria’s Assad by force

Munich, Germany – Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister says if the Syrian political process fails, President Bashar al-Assad will have to be removed “by force.” “I believe… Read More ›

The GOP’s bitter South Carolina brawl

The GOP’s bitter South Carolina brawl

Greenville, South Carolina – The sudden death of Supreme Court justice Antonin Scalia provided a rare moment of agreement among Republican presidential candidates before a debate… Read More ›

Justice Antonin Scalia’s death quickly sparks political battle

Justice Antonin Scalia’s death quickly sparks political battle

  Washington – Justice Antonin Scalia’s death immediately triggered a monumental election-year battle in Washington over whether President Barack Obama should choose a successor who could tilt… Read More ›

UN rights observer charges Israel with excessive force against Palestinians

UN rights observer charges Israel with excessive force against Palestinians

Outgoing rapporteur Makarim Wibisono calls Gaza blockade ‘stranglehold’ and ‘collective punishment’; Israel dismisses report as biased   The UN’s human rights rapporteur in the Palestinian… Read More ›

Netanyahu denies EU claim he backs new peace push

Netanyahu denies EU claim he backs new peace push

European Union foreign policy chief Mogherini says PM, Abbas agreed to new report on reinvigorating two-state process   Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denied on Saturday… Read More ›

Orthodox fashionistas predict a modest Oscars red carpet

Orthodox fashionistas predict a modest Oscars red carpet

Although the stars’ gowns are still under wraps, top religious fashion bloggers look forward to a ceremony in which more is definitely more   JTA… Read More ›

Israel plans to increase number of Palestinian work permits

Israel plans to increase number of Palestinian work permits

Plans to grant 30,000 additional work permits to Palestinians from the West Bank meant to ease economic hardship which Israel fears could lead to terrorism.… Read More ›

ISIS beheader took part in Gaza humanitarian convoy

ISIS beheader took part in Gaza humanitarian convoy

Alexanda Kotey, part of an ISIS gang dubbed ‘The Beatles’ for their thick British accents, joined controversial British MP George Galloway on trip to the… Read More ›

Ethics C’tee suspends Arab MKs from Knesset discussions

Ethics C’tee suspends Arab MKs from Knesset discussions

Joint List MKs Haneen Zoabi and Basel Ghattas will not be able to participate in plenum or committee discussions for four months, while Zahalka will… Read More ›

Report: Cabinet sparring over Israeli action against Gaza tunnel threat

Report: Cabinet sparring over Israeli action against Gaza tunnel threat

Discord involves Bennett calling for immediate action while PM and defense minister oppose such a move that could stir up further government contention, according to… Read More ›

Regavim: Court rejected Beduin petition to remain on Ma’aleh Adumim land

Regavim: Court rejected Beduin petition to remain on Ma’aleh Adumim land

The State wants to relocate the herding families that live in temporary illegal structures to the nearby village of Abu Dis, just outside of Jerusalem.… Read More ›

Sanders flirts with history in quest to be first Jewish victor in US primary

Sanders flirts with history in quest to be first Jewish victor in US primary

The Democratic candidate shies away from Israel talk.   NASHUA, New Hampshire – Bernie Sanders is not afraid of adopting labels controversial in American politics.… Read More ›

China is buying up companies around the world at a record rate — and it’s great news for Wall Street

China is buying up companies around the world at a record rate — and it’s great news for Wall Street

  Chinese companies have been acquiring foreign companies at an unprecedented rate, and we’re likely to see a lot more of it this year. So… Read More ›