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French FM set to arrive in Israel to push new peace initiative

French FM set to arrive in Israel to push new peace initiative

Netanyahu chastises Paris on last month’s UNESCO vote; Hollande: we regret the misunderstanding.   French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault is set to arrived in Israel… Read More ›

Analysis: Intelligence agencies succeeding in penetrating Hezbollah

Analysis: Intelligence agencies succeeding in penetrating Hezbollah

The assassination of Mustafa Badreddine is a blow to Hezbollah’s already low morale and is an example of the group’s vulnerability.   The circumstances of… Read More ›

Eurovision 2016: Israeli haircut disappoints, Ukraine backhands Russia

Eurovision 2016: Israeli haircut disappoints, Ukraine backhands Russia

In the end, with all of the theatrics and corny Euro pop, it was a deeply serious and political song that won the contest.  … Read More ›

A new Mediterranean friendship amid regional instability

A new Mediterranean friendship amid regional instability

The once frosty relationship between Israel and Greece has blossomed into a new partnership dedicated to boosting security ties, as the region is plagued by… Read More ›

Trump’s ex-butler urged Obama be hanged for treason

Trump’s ex-butler urged Obama be hanged for treason

Secret Service to investigate Tony Senecal following revelation of slur-filled Facebook posts   WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump’s former butler has drawn the attention of… Read More ›

JANET YELLEN: I won’t completely rule out negative interest rates

JANET YELLEN: I won’t completely rule out negative interest rates

  Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen will not rule out the Fed using negative interest rates. In response to a question submitted by US Rep.… Read More ›

The CEO of a hot stock-trading startup had to defend his core mission, and it revealed a rift in the financial-tech world

The CEO of a hot stock-trading startup had to defend his core mission, and it revealed a rift in the financial-tech world

  Earlier this week at TechCrunch Disrupt, the cofounder of no-fee stock-trading app Robinhood had to defend his company’s basic premise, and his answer showed… Read More ›

The cofounder of Google’s Android just proved why you should always be careful what you say in work email

The cofounder of Google’s Android just proved why you should always be careful what you say in work email

  One email sent by Android cofounder Andy Rubin in 2006 may end up costing Google billions in its ongoing legal war with Oracle. At… Read More ›

Brooklyn, NY – Charges Dropped Against On-duty Mailman Cuffed By NYC Police

Brooklyn, NY – Charges Dropped Against On-duty Mailman Cuffed By NYC Police

Brooklyn, NY –  A New York prosecutor won’t pursue a disorderly conduct case against a postal carrier whose caught-on-camera arrest sparked outrage. Brooklyn District Attorney… Read More ›

New York – Business Owners: We Need Policy Specifics From Candidates

New York – Business Owners: We Need Policy Specifics From Candidates

  New York – Small business owners say it’s time the presidential candidates provide concrete details on how they’ll tackle key issues including taxes, health… Read More ›

Los Angeles – California Dreaming: Clinton Sees Big Win, Sanders An Upset

Los Angeles – California Dreaming: Clinton Sees Big Win, Sanders An Upset

  Los Angeles – With the primary season’s biggest prize in play, Hillary Clinton has fashioned a strategy to reprise her 2008 victory in California… Read More ›

Last ‘True American’ in Damascus doesn’t want to leave his home

Last ‘True American’ in Damascus doesn’t want to leave his home

Damascus, Syria – The brutality of Syria’s civil war is staggering: More than 300,000 people killed, and millions either internally displaced or have fled the… Read More ›

Maria Sharapova: Business as usual as star serves up new chocolate line

Maria Sharapova: Business as usual as star serves up new chocolate line

Maria Sharapova may be provisionally banned from tennis but it is business as usual for her Sugarpova brand. Sharapova’s candy business, which she founded in… Read More ›

Meet Donald Trump’s Chinese fans

Meet Donald Trump’s Chinese fans

Beijing – China is quite possibly Donald Trump’s favorite campaign-trail target. Earlier this month, the presumptive Republican nominee went as far as describing China’s trade… Read More ›

Israelis mob national parks, beaches for 68th Independence Day

Israelis mob national parks, beaches for 68th Independence Day

Sites across the country filled with many doing traditional cookouts; heavy traffic reported on major roads   Throngs of Israelis crowded national parks, beaches and… Read More ›

Herzog: Talks of breakthrough in coalition talks premature

Herzog: Talks of breakthrough in coalition talks premature

Amid harsh internal criticism, opposition leader says if appropriate offer is made by Netanyahu, he would seriously consider it   Opposition leader and Zionist Union… Read More ›

Netanyahu says he’s ready to meet Abbas for talks ‘right now

Netanyahu says he’s ready to meet Abbas for talks ‘right now

PM claims he’s taken unprecedented steps for peace, tells Palestinian leader to heed calls for direct negotiations   Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that… Read More ›

Israel Prize awarded to 11 outstanding citizens

Israel Prize awarded to 11 outstanding citizens

The Israel Prize, the State of Israel’s highest honor, was given to 11 citizens for excellence in their fields. The ceremony was held in Jerusalem… Read More ›

Boycott leader accuses Israel of imposing travel ban

Boycott leader accuses Israel of imposing travel ban

Omar Barghouti, high ranking member of BDS movement, will not have his travel permit renewed. Although he resides in Akko, the majority of his life… Read More ›

Tomato voted ‘most Israeli vegetable’

Tomato voted ‘most Israeli vegetable’

A recent poll conducted by the Volcan Agricultural Center reveals Israelis’ favorite vegetable is the tomato. Preferred method of consumption: in salad. The Volcan Agricultural… Read More ›