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Diplomats: Progress Made In Vienna At Iran Nuclear Talks

Diplomats: Progress Made In Vienna At Iran Nuclear Talks

VIENNA (AP) — Top diplomats said Sunday that further progress had been made at talks between Iran and global powers to try to restore a… Read More ›

China has administered more than 1 billion Covid-19 vaccine doses

China has administered more than 1 billion Covid-19 vaccine doses

China has administered more than 1 billion Covid-19 vaccine doses, an astonishing milestone that comes as the country rolls out an unrivaled inoculation drive. A… Read More ›

‘Butcher of Tehran’ Raisi wins Iran election amid low turnout

‘Butcher of Tehran’ Raisi wins Iran election amid low turnout

Lapid: His election should prompt renewed determination to immediately halt Iran’s nuclear program. Ebrahim Raisi, a hardline judge under US sanctions for human rights abuses,… Read More ›

Health Ministry reinstates mask use in some schools after COVID-19 outbreak

Health Ministry reinstates mask use in some schools after COVID-19 outbreak

At least 45 new cases confirmed in northern town of Binyamina and officials fear fast spreading Delta variant may be found; passengers excused from obligatory… Read More ›

Gantz orders fresh probe of submarine scandal after previous one floundered

Gantz orders fresh probe of submarine scandal after previous one floundered

Unclear if new investigation will win necessary government support; if approved, commission would be able to subpoena witnesses, have broader legal powers Defense Minister Benny… Read More ›

Federal Holiday Pressures Companies To Give Juneteenth Off

Federal Holiday Pressures Companies To Give Juneteenth Off

NEW YORK (AP) — The declaration of Juneteenth as a federal holiday is putting the pressure on more U.S. companies to give their employees the… Read More ›

This cargo ship’s captain died aboard. The crew was stuck at sea for weeks, with a potential Covid outbreak on its hands

This cargo ship’s captain died aboard. The crew was stuck at sea for weeks, with a potential Covid outbreak on its hands

Captain Angelo Capurro started showing symptoms of Covid-19 on his second day at sea. Within five days, the 61-year-old skipper was confined to his cabin,… Read More ›

A-G vows to defend IDF soldiers from ICC war crimes probe

A-G vows to defend IDF soldiers from ICC war crimes probe

The attorney-general said Israel is closely following international legal developments and that it will “ensure comprehensive representation” Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit on Thursday night promised a… Read More ›

IDF pounds Hamas targets in Gaza as cross-border violence ramps up again

IDF pounds Hamas targets in Gaza as cross-border violence ramps up again

Jerusalem reportedly signals to Hamas it is prepared to launch a fresh campaign if needed as Gaza militants, egged on by the terror outfit, keep… Read More ›

Getting serious for a change, Jon Lovitz reflects on childhood, faith and Israel

Getting serious for a change, Jon Lovitz reflects on childhood, faith and Israel

The comedian, singer and former ‘Saturday Night Live’ cast member speaks about antisemitism and the media’s portrayal of the Jewish state PITTSBURGH JEWISH CHRONICLE —… Read More ›

Another Victory At The Supreme Court For Religious Groups

Another Victory At The Supreme Court For Religious Groups

WASHINGTON (AP) — In another victory for religious groups at the Supreme Court, the justices on Thursday unanimously sided with a Catholic foster care agency… Read More ›

Biden finds his comfort zone on the world stage in first international trip as president

Biden finds his comfort zone on the world stage in first international trip as president

Geneva – Even Queen Elizabeth II wanted to know: What would President Joe Biden say to Vladimir Putin? “We had a long talk,” Biden said… Read More ›

Meron tragedy: Vote to form investigative committee on Sunday

Meron tragedy: Vote to form investigative committee on Sunday

Following the Mount Meron tragedy, a government resolution will be voted on to form an investigative committee. The resolution is led by Avigdor Liberman and… Read More ›

Israel keen to establish ties with SE Asia’s Muslim nations, envoy says

Israel keen to establish ties with SE Asia’s Muslim nations, envoy says

Sagi Karni, Israel’s ambassador to Singapore, claims that despite harsh criticism from region’s 3 Muslim-majority states during recent Gaza war, the Jewish state is willing… Read More ›

Cop who fatally shot autistic Palestinian man charged with reckless manslaughter

Cop who fatally shot autistic Palestinian man charged with reckless manslaughter

Iyad Halak, 32, was killed last year by Border Police who say they mistook him for a terrorist; he was shot a 2nd time on… Read More ›

Profile Of The ‘New’ Terrorist: Dr. Mai Afane

Profile Of The ‘New’ Terrorist: Dr. Mai Afane

JERUSALEM — Terrorism in Israel is unfortunately not news but part and parcel of life. Not a day goes by without some nationalistically-motivated attack, whether… Read More ›

Morgan Stanley CEO to NYC workers: Be back in the office by September or else

Morgan Stanley CEO to NYC workers: Be back in the office by September or else

New York (CNN Business)The CEO of one of Wall Street’s top investment banks has a message for employees in its New York offices. You need… Read More ›

Gaza war increased Hamas’s popularity, poll shows

Gaza war increased Hamas’s popularity, poll shows

A majority of the Palestinians think that Hamas is more deserving of representing and leading the Palestinian people, while a small percentage thinks Fatah is… Read More ›

Lapid made Bennett his political guinea pig

Lapid made Bennett his political guinea pig

Opinion: Though foreign minister’s decision to forfeit premiership to Yamina leader is possibly only reason new government was formed, the decision could boost his electoral… Read More ›

IDF hits Gaza terror targets after arson attacks, in first raids since ceasefire

IDF hits Gaza terror targets after arson attacks, in first raids since ceasefire

After two dozen fires in southern Israel, army says it struck Hamas ‘terror sites’ in Khan Yunis and Gaza City; initial Palestinian reports say none… Read More ›