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$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 ›

The explosion that blew a hole in a Somalian passenger plane was meant to kill everyone on board

The explosion that blew a hole in a Somalian passenger plane was meant to kill everyone on board

  A blast that punched a hole in the fuselage of a plane this week was caused by a bomb meant to kill everyone on… Read More ›

Wall Street has finally learned an important lesson about Tesla

Wall Street has finally learned an important lesson about Tesla

  The past month has been horrific for Tesla’s shareholders. After hitting $240 on the last day of 2015, shares have lost one-third of their… Read More ›

New Hampshire – Debate Night: Trump To Rejoin Rivals, Rubio May Feel Heat

New Hampshire – Debate Night: Trump To Rejoin Rivals, Rubio May Feel Heat

  New Hampshire –  Marco Rubio headed into the latest Republican debate ready for an onslaught of attacks about his experience and preparedness from a… Read More ›

South Carolina – Trump Says North Korea Leader Has ‘Talent’ Share Tweet Share Mail

South Carolina – Trump Says North Korea Leader Has ‘Talent’ Share Tweet Share Mail

  South Carolina – In a wide-ranging campaign speech in South Carolina, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Friday explained to his audience what he… Read More ›

Dresden, Germany – Anti-Islam Movement PEGIDA Stages Protests Across Europe

Dresden, Germany – Anti-Islam Movement PEGIDA Stages Protests Across Europe

  Dresden, Germany – Germany’s anti-Islam PEGIDA movement staged rallies in several cities across Europe on Saturday to protest against the arrival of hundreds of… Read More ›