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Washington scandal exposes politics behind Europe’s Jewish memorials

Washington scandal exposes politics behind Europe’s Jewish memorials

Head of commission tasked with preserving American heritage abroad comes under fire for ‘extravagant’ income   WASHINGTON (JTA) – A small government agency for preserving… Read More ›

Israeli arrested in Japan railway arson case

Israeli arrested in Japan railway arson case

Anti-nuclear activist, who is grandson of former Israeli ambassador to Japan, arrested on and admits to one of seven suspected Tokyo train arson charges. Tokyo… Read More ›

Mother of five from Galilee accused of trying to join ISIS

Mother of five from Galilee accused of trying to join ISIS

Woman accused of trying to enter Syria through Turkey; police say she declared sympathy with the ideology of IS, and wanted to give lectures there.… Read More ›

Reports: Russian troops refusing deployment to Syria

Reports: Russian troops refusing deployment to Syria

Russian media outlet interviews group of soldiers who refused to be deployed to Syria, describing secretive preparations and their fears: ‘We don’t want to die… Read More ›

UN envoys to partake in first-ever Jewish ceremony ahead of Yom Kippur

UN envoys to partake in first-ever Jewish ceremony ahead of Yom Kippur

The Permanent Mission of Israel will be hosting the event in partnership with the Forum for Cultural Diplomacy.   NEW YORK – UN ambassadors and… Read More ›

‘Thank God we were saved. It was a miracle’

‘Thank God we were saved. It was a miracle’

A couple and their five-month-old baby emerged unscathed Sunday morning from a shower of rocks after the two vehicles in which they were driving were… Read More ›

Iran, US have taken first steps toward decreasing enmity,’ Rouhani says

Iran, US have taken first steps toward decreasing enmity,’ Rouhani says

Iranian president told CBS’ “60 Minutes” program that despite the nuclear agreement, “the distance, the disagreements, the lack of trust, will not go away soon.”… Read More ›

New Jersey and Israel join in medical foods alliance

New Jersey and Israel join in medical foods alliance

Medical foods are foods that contain substantiated health-promoting or disease-preventing benefits beyond the basic delivery of nutrients.   NEW YORK – Rutgers University in New… Read More ›

UK Labour members to defy Corbyn on Syria airstrikes — report

UK Labour members to defy Corbyn on Syria airstrikes — report

Senior parliamentarians to vote with the government in support of raids on Islamic State, the Sunday Times reports   Senior members of Britain’s opposition Labour… Read More ›

Fire erupts after a train carrying ethanol derailed in South Dakota

Fire erupts after a train carrying ethanol derailed in South Dakota

  SCOTLAND, S.D. (AP) — Seven ethanol tanker cars derailed and at least one caught fire Saturday in southeastern South Dakota, according to Burlington Northern… Read More ›

Here’s how the real high-rolling VIPs gamble

Here’s how the real high-rolling VIPs gamble

  When it comes to imagining the life of a VIP gambler, most of us have a stock image in mind. James Bond. Tuxedo on.… Read More ›

Phoenix freeway shooting suspect: ‘I’m the wrong guy’

Phoenix freeway shooting suspect: ‘I’m the wrong guy’

  PHOENIX (AP) — A landscaper arrested in a series of Phoenix freeway shootings told a judge Saturday that authorities have “the wrong guy” as… Read More ›

New York – Convicted Child Molester Sues Monsey Rabbi For Slander

New York – Convicted Child Molester Sues Monsey Rabbi For Slander

New York – A Monsey rabbi who has long been an outspoken voice in the battle against sexual abuse is finding himself facing another fight… Read More ›

Mackinac Island, MI – Fiorina Pitches Herself As Fearless To Michigan Republicans

Mackinac Island, MI – Fiorina Pitches Herself As Fearless To Michigan Republicans

  Mackinac Island, MI – Former tech CEO Carly Fiorina, hailed for her performance at the second GOP debate, held roughly 1,000 Michigan Republicans in… Read More ›

Washington – State Of Play In The GOP: Trump Rivals See Reasons For Hope

Washington – State Of Play In The GOP: Trump Rivals See Reasons For Hope

  Washington – Donald Trump’s rivals emerged from the second Republican debate newly confident that the brash billionaire will fade if the nomination fight takes… Read More ›

Obama nominates openly gay man to lead Army

Obama nominates openly gay man to lead Army

  Washington – President Barack Obama on Friday nominated Eric K. Fanning to be secretary of the Army, which could make him the first openly gay… Read More ›

The son of the ruler of Dubai dies

The son of the ruler of Dubai dies

  The son of the ruler of Dubai died of a heart attack Saturday morning, state-run WAM news agency reported. Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed bin… Read More ›

Rugby World Cup 2015: Japan stuns South Africa

Rugby World Cup 2015: Japan stuns South Africa

  Japan caused one of the greatest upsets in Rugby World Cup history by beating two-time champion South Africa 34-32 in the opening Pool B… Read More ›

Best-selling romance novelist Jackie Collins dies at 77

Best-selling romance novelist Jackie Collins dies at 77

British author born to a Jewish father; first novel was so steamy it was banned in Australia, South Africa   Best-selling romance novelist Jackie Collins… Read More ›

Clinton tries to rally unsure Democrats with partisan fire

Clinton tries to rally unsure Democrats with partisan fire

In New Hampshire, presidential hopeful lashes out at ‘out of date’ Republicans; 50 Democratic donors urge Biden to run   MANCHESTER, New Hampshire — Hillary… Read More ›