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Beyonce pleads to end ‘war’ on minorities after shootings

Beyonce pleads to end ‘war’ on minorities after shootings

Pop star calls on millions of fans to contact US legislators over recent police killings of two black men   NEW YORK – Pop superstar… Read More ›

After deadly shootings, Obama says police must root out bias

After deadly shootings, Obama says police must root out bias

Latest fatal incidents in Minnesota and Louisiana part of a ‘broader set of racial disparities,’ US president says   WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama… Read More ›

Dallas police chief: 4 officers killed, 7 injured at protest

Dallas police chief: 4 officers killed, 7 injured at protest

Snipers open fire on police as hundreds demonstrate against deadly police shootings across US; suspects claims bombs planted around downtown   DALLAS — At least… Read More ›

Grief strikes again at the settlement of Otniel

Grief strikes again at the settlement of Otniel

The small settlement of Otniel has seen more than its fair share of deadly terror attacks; last Friday, another tragedy was added to its history,… Read More ›

‘Yemenite Children Affair’ report made available online

‘Yemenite Children Affair’ report made available online

The report from the Kedmi Committee, which looked into the disappearances of children of Jewish Yemenite immigrants between 1948–1954, is now accessible online; the report… Read More ›

Commission recommends inclusion of Sephardic, Mizrahi Jewish history in school curriculum

Commission recommends inclusion of Sephardic, Mizrahi Jewish history in school curriculum

Recommendations include taking students on school trips to Morocco, Spain and the Balkans; introducing topics relating to Sephardic and Mizrahi Jewry in history, literature and… Read More ›

Amnesty: Israel and Palestinians need to own up to war crimes

Amnesty: Israel and Palestinians need to own up to war crimes

Rights group says IDF investigations ‘lack independence and impartiality’   Two years following Operation Protective Edge, Amnesty International is disappointed with the lack of serious… Read More ›

Analysis: Southern border as explosive as ever

Analysis: Southern border as explosive as ever

Two years after Operation Protective Edge, Israel and Hamas ready for next round.   On this day two years ago, one of Israel’s longest wars erupted,… Read More ›

Pollard to US court: ‘Vindictive’ parole conditions because he wants to live in Israel

Pollard to US court: ‘Vindictive’ parole conditions because he wants to live in Israel

Lawyers: US offers to trade spy in prisoner deal proves strict parole conditions unwarranted.   The conditions for Israeli agent Jonathan Pollard’s parole from prison are… Read More ›

Report: Israel ‘handled’ French PM’s phone during Jerusalem visit

Report: Israel ‘handled’ French PM’s phone during Jerusalem visit

French magazine report raises the possibility that Israel tampered with the secure phones belonging to Valls during a closed-door meeting with Netanyahu.   When French… Read More ›

Baby dinos and all, Noah’s ark readies for opening in Kentucky

Baby dinos and all, Noah’s ark readies for opening in Kentucky

Christian theme park aimed at teaching biblical story riles opponents who say the 510-foot-long attraction will be detrimental to science education   WILLIAMSTOWN, Kentucky (AP)… Read More ›

Here’s how much money you actually get if you win the $508 million lottery

Here’s how much money you actually get if you win the $508 million lottery

  The Mega Millions lottery is living up to its name with a current pool of $508 million up for grabs. But while pondering how you… Read More ›

Allen West explains why he ‘can’t thank’ FBI ‘enough’ for not recommending charges against Clinton

Allen West explains why he ‘can’t thank’ FBI ‘enough’ for not recommending charges against Clinton

  Former Florida Congressman Allen West wrote in a blog postWednesday that he was “delighted” the FBI will not recommend charges against Hillary Clinton for… Read More ›

Video shows the immediate aftermath of a deadly police shooting in Minnesota

Video shows the immediate aftermath of a deadly police shooting in Minnesota

  A man was shot and killed in an encounter with police in the Minnesota suburb of Falcon Heights Wednesday evening, local CBS affiliate WCCO… Read More ›

Washington – Experts: After FBI Report, Clinton Aides Could Find It Harder To Get Security Clearances

Washington – Experts: After FBI Report, Clinton Aides Could Find It Harder To Get Security Clearances

  Washington – The FBI’s harsh criticism of Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email system as U.S. secretary of state could make it difficult… Read More ›

New York – Crash Deaths Far Worse In US Than Other Affluent Countries

New York – Crash Deaths Far Worse In US Than Other Affluent Countries

  New York – Traffic deaths are down, but a new report shows fatalities on the road are still a bigger problem in the United… Read More ›

Orange County, NY – Middletown Wins $10 Million State Prize In Revitalization Initiative

Orange County, NY – Middletown Wins $10 Million State Prize In Revitalization Initiative

Orange County, NY – Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that Downtown Middletown was selected as the winner of the $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative… Read More ›

New York – Verizon Raises Wireless Plan Rates, Offers More Data

New York – Verizon Raises Wireless Plan Rates, Offers More Data

  New York – Verizon Communications Inc, the No. 1 U.S. wireless provider, said on Wednesday that it would increase plan rates but expand data… Read More ›

London vacations are dirt cheap. Thanks Brexit!

London vacations are dirt cheap. Thanks Brexit!

Always fancied a London holiday? Now is the time to do it. The pound has collapsed 14% against the dollar and 11% against the euro… Read More ›

Gunmen open fire on Bangladesh Eid prayer gathering

Gunmen open fire on Bangladesh Eid prayer gathering

A Bangladesh prayer gathering was attacked by assailants armed with guns and bombs on Thursday, killing one policeman and injuring at least 10 others during… Read More ›