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City Of Antwerp Invites Residents Of Heavily Jewish Neighborhoods For COVID-19 Testing

City Of Antwerp Invites Residents Of Heavily Jewish Neighborhoods For COVID-19 Testing

  ANTWERP ( JTA) – The mayor of Antwerp, a city in Belgium with a large haredi Orthodox Jewish community, has singled out their neighborhoods… Read More ›

She was murdered for catching an Indian priest and nun in a sex act. Three decades later, justice is served

She was murdered for catching an Indian priest and nun in a sex act. Three decades later, justice is served

The dead nun’s slippers were scattered on the convent kitchen floor — one near the entrance, the other by the fridge. Her white veil was… Read More ›

Joe Biden begins term with series of executive orders

Joe Biden begins term with series of executive orders

Some of his 15 executive orders reversed the actions of his predecessor, Donald Trump, while others were extensions of them.   US President Joe Biden… Read More ›

Israel must kick its Trump-era habits

Israel must kick its Trump-era habits

Analysis: Jerusalem must accept that the new occupant of the White House won’t have long, unscheduled telephone calls with Netanyahu and the Mideast conflict will… Read More ›

Netanyahu vows action after ultra-Orthodox mob protesting lockdown injures cop

Netanyahu vows action after ultra-Orthodox mob protesting lockdown injures cop

PM says ‘we will act with a heavy hand’ after policewoman hurt in Bnei Brak; incident comes amid near-daily clashes over enforcement of virus rules… Read More ›

Democrats Ask Ethics Panel To Investigate Sens. Cruz, Hawley

Democrats Ask Ethics Panel To Investigate Sens. Cruz, Hawley

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Seven Democratic senators on Thursday asked the Senate Ethics Committee to investigate the actions of Republican Sens. Ted Cruz and Josh… Read More ›

Biden inheriting nonexistent coronavirus vaccine distribution plan and must start ‘from scratch,’ sources say

Biden inheriting nonexistent coronavirus vaccine distribution plan and must start ‘from scratch,’ sources say

Newly sworn in President Joe Biden and his advisers are inheriting no coronavirus vaccine distribution plan to speak of from the Trump administration, sources tell… Read More ›

For Evangelical Christians, Trump left but God didn’t – analysis

For Evangelical Christians, Trump left but God didn’t – analysis

“The Lord giveth, and the Lord taketh away” – Job 1:21   For Evangelical Christians, Wednesday’s changeover in Washington from Donald Trump to President Joe… Read More ›

World hopes for renewed cooperation under new U.S. president

World hopes for renewed cooperation under new U.S. president

In Europe, close allies finally see chance to come in out of the cold after strained security and economic ties with Trump, while across globe… Read More ›

‘It feels like I’m going home’: Biden enters White House as 46th US President

‘It feels like I’m going home’: Biden enters White House as 46th US President

New commander-in-chief begins work in West Wing, planning executive actions to undo Trump’s policies on immigration, climate change and handling of coronavirus pandemic   WASHINGTON… Read More ›

On Day One, Biden Targets Trump Policies On Climate, Virus

On Day One, Biden Targets Trump Policies On Climate, Virus

  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is moving swiftly to dismantle Donald Trump’s legacy on his first day in office, signing a series of… Read More ›

3 new Democratic senators sworn in, flipping control of the Senate

3 new Democratic senators sworn in, flipping control of the Senate

Vice President Kamala Harris formally swore in three new, barrier-breaking Democratic senators on Wednesday afternoon following her own inauguration, officially giving Democrats control of the… Read More ›

President Donald Trump gives farewell speech before Biden inauguration

President Donald Trump gives farewell speech before Biden inauguration

Biden is set to take office Wednesday.   US President Donald Trump, in a farewell address released on Tuesday, urged prayers for the new administration… Read More ›

Pregnant women with COVID complications had UK variant, Health Ministry says

Pregnant women with COVID complications had UK variant, Health Ministry says

Preliminary DNA sequencing of samples shows presence of mutation; meanwhile, healthcare providers to expand national vaccination drive soon to include pregnant women as coronavirus hospitalizations… Read More ›

Biden’s State pick: We’ll consult with Israel, allies before return to Iran deal

Biden’s State pick: We’ll consult with Israel, allies before return to Iran deal

Tony Blinken says in confirmation hearing that US commitment to Israel’s security is ‘sacrosanct,’ backs two-state solution but doubts it will happen in near future… Read More ›

Federal Court Strikes Down Major Trump Climate Rollback

Federal Court Strikes Down Major Trump Climate Rollback

  WASHINGTON (AP) — In a last-minute slap at President Donald Trump, a federal appeals court struck down one of his administration’s most momentous climate… Read More ›

Joe Biden grieves Covid victims on eve of his inauguration: ‘To heal, we must remember’

Joe Biden grieves Covid victims on eve of his inauguration: ‘To heal, we must remember’

One of the great tragedies of the past year, as some 400,000 Americans lost their lives to Covid-19, was not only that many victims died… Read More ›

Iraq: Alleged US airstrike against Iran-backed militia kills at least 6

Iraq: Alleged US airstrike against Iran-backed militia kills at least 6

The area could contain several weapon storage facilities meant to be used by the militias or smuggled into Syria and Lebanon.   Six people have… Read More ›

UAE’s new vision for Mideast includes Israel

UAE’s new vision for Mideast includes Israel

Opinion: The deal between the two nations has already halted annexation and can further strengthen the position of Palestinians, foster an atmosphere of peace and… Read More ›

Netanyahu says Israel may need to extend lockdown, pleads with Haredim to comply

Netanyahu says Israel may need to extend lockdown, pleads with Haredim to comply

PM reportedly favors extending lockdown by 10-14 days; official overseeing outbreak in Haredi community says it accounts for 30% of all cases   Prime Minister… Read More ›