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NGO bill’s hit list: 23 out of the 25 organizations are left-wing

NGO bill’s hit list: 23 out of the 25 organizations are left-wing

No right-wing groups on list of organizations receiving foreign state funding, which does include B’Tselem, Breaking the Silence, Yesh Din   Out of 25 non-governmental… Read More ›

Left-wing groups slam ‘anti-democratic’ NGO law

Left-wing groups slam ‘anti-democratic’ NGO law

Measure upping transparency requirements for foreign state-funded groups passes into law in 57-48 vote   Nonprofit organizations that stand to be affected by the NGO… Read More ›

Hanin Zoabi boycotted in Knesset

Hanin Zoabi boycotted in Knesset

As part of an initiative by Zionist Union MK Eitan Cabel, a large number of MKs walked out and boycotted Hanin Zoabi’s speech on Monday;… Read More ›

Palestinians and Africa: The Egyptian FM’s visit to Israel

Palestinians and Africa: The Egyptian FM’s visit to Israel

Netanyahu’s meeting with Egyptian Foreign Minister Shoukry caused surprise and fury amongst Egyptians; Visit was officially to discuss al-Sisi’s peace initiative, but some Egyptians want… Read More ›

Knesset passes NGOs law amid opposition

Knesset passes NGOs law amid opposition

Justice Minister Shaked’s ‘transparency bill’ passes second and third readings by a 57-48 vote; initial requirement for representatives of NGOs that receive foreign funding to… Read More ›

Former PM Olmert spends furlough with family

Former PM Olmert spends furlough with family

The reason for the timing of the furlough was that it was the first day he was eligible to leave the prison after serving a… Read More ›

Analysis: What is Netanyahu prepared to give to become part of the Sunni Bloc?

Analysis: What is Netanyahu prepared to give to become part of the Sunni Bloc?

The Egyptian foreign minister’s visit to Jerusalem was spurred by Israel’s recent diplomatic successes, but what do Cairo and other potential Arab allies expect from… Read More ›

Theresa May, a ‘long-standing friend of Israel’

Theresa May, a ‘long-standing friend of Israel’

The parliamentary chairman of the Conservative Friends of Israel issued a statement saying that “Israel can rest assured that a UK led by Theresa May… Read More ›

Analysis: Egyptian diplomacy pushes France aside

Analysis: Egyptian diplomacy pushes France aside

“Sisi understands that he is dealing with a statesman who is strong. Forget the [domestic] investigations against him. Sisi sees Netanyahu as someone who can… Read More ›

Israel, Egypt working ‘feverishly’ to arrange Netanyahu summit with Sissi

Israel, Egypt working ‘feverishly’ to arrange Netanyahu summit with Sissi

As Cairo’s FM visits Jerusalem for first time in 9 years, efforts in full swing for Israeli PM to reciprocate in trip that would advance… Read More ›

A recent Goldman Sachs junior banker explains everything you need to know about Wall Street

A recent Goldman Sachs junior banker explains everything you need to know about Wall Street

  Ever wonder what an investment banker actually does? If you’ve ever heard terms like “IPO” or “DCF” tossed around without a clue as to what they… Read More ›

Something crazy is happening to the Swiss bonds, and it’s a sad sign for the world economy

Something crazy is happening to the Swiss bonds, and it’s a sad sign for the world economy

  Investing in government debt used to be a boring, pretty straightforward proposition. You buy a bond. Then you get back interest payment. So easy,… Read More ›

We talked to legal experts who explained why the FBI didn’t urge charges against Clinton — and why some think that was a mistake

We talked to legal experts who explained why the FBI didn’t urge charges against Clinton — and why some think that was a mistake

  In a rather confusing and seemingly contradictory statement, FBI Director James Comey announced Tuesday that the agency would not recommend bringing charges against Hillary… Read More ›

Warsaw, Poland – US Group Celebrates Poles Who Saved Jews During Holocaust

Warsaw, Poland – US Group Celebrates Poles Who Saved Jews During Holocaust

  Warsaw, Poland – One man is 101 years old. Others are in their 80s and 90s and arrived in wheelchairs, with a walker, or… Read More ›

Pyongyang – North Korea Military Threatens Physical Response Against U.S. THAAD Deployment

Pyongyang – North Korea Military Threatens Physical Response Against U.S. THAAD Deployment

  Pyongyang – North Korea’s military said on Monday it will take “physical response” to a move by the United States and South Korea to… Read More ›

Weatherford, TX – VIDEO: Inmates Break From Cell To Aid Ill Officer

Weatherford, TX – VIDEO: Inmates Break From Cell To Aid Ill Officer

Weatherford, TX – Authorities say several inmates at a Texas jail broke out of a holding cell to help save an armed guard after they… Read More ›

Spanish bullfighter gored to death on live TV

Spanish bullfighter gored to death on live TV

A professional bullfighter was gored to death by a bull during a competition on live television in Spain over the weekend. Victor Barrio, 29, was… Read More ›

Heavy gunfire outside U.N. building in South Sudan

Heavy gunfire outside U.N. building in South Sudan

  South Sudan’s information minister says the government is “in full control” of the capital, Juba, despite the United Nations reporting that the weekend’s deadly… Read More ›

Dallas police chief: Shooter had larger plans

Dallas police chief: Shooter had larger plans

The gunman who killed five police officers in Dallas was plotting larger attacks, Dallas Police Chief David Brown said Sunday. “We’re convinced that this suspect… Read More ›

Portugal stuns host France to win Euro 2016 despite Ronaldo injury

Portugal stuns host France to win Euro 2016 despite Ronaldo injury

Eder scores in the 109th minute at the Stade de France   SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — Portugal overcame the loss of injured captain Cristiano Ronaldo… Read More ›