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Cheated out of €13,000 ‘trading’ binary options, a victim fights back

Cheated out of €13,000 ‘trading’ binary options, a victim fights back

After Cologne business consultant Jutta Strake asked to withdraw her funds, she never heard from her friendly broker again, and his alleged Israel-based firm blocked… Read More ›

Trump routs rivals in Northeast; Clinton carries four states

Trump routs rivals in Northeast; Clinton carries four states

Frontrunner Donald Trump easily defeats rivals John Kasich and Ted Cruz in all five states that held contests; Hillary Clinton now has 90% of the… Read More ›

Abbas faces heat for wavering on UN resolution

Abbas faces heat for wavering on UN resolution

Abbas is facing pressure over potential withdrawl of Palestinian UN resolution to officially condemn all Israeli construction over the Green Line. A set of Palestinian… Read More ›

Analysis: The limits of the Iran-Russia alliance

Analysis: The limits of the Iran-Russia alliance

Moscow has little incentive to join the mostly Shi’ite “Axis of Resistance” as this could ruin its ties with other regional powers such as Israel,… Read More ›

US senator in Syria: ‘Legitimate Assad government is fighting terrorist’ opposition

US senator in Syria: ‘Legitimate Assad government is fighting terrorist’ opposition

Republican Senator Richard Black arrived in Syria for a visit of solidarity with “the legitimate government of Assad who is fighting against terror groups.”  … Read More ›

Khamenei: US foments ‘Iranophobia’ to scare countries from trading with Tehran

Khamenei: US foments ‘Iranophobia’ to scare countries from trading with Tehran

The United States has only lifted Iranian sanctions on paper, Iran’s supreme leader charges.   The United States lifted Iranian sanctions on paper and in practice… Read More ›

Female and male terrorists attempt to stab Border Policemen

Female and male terrorists attempt to stab Border Policemen

The attack took place at Qalandiya checkpost north of Jerusalem; female assailant took out a knife from her bag and threw it at a policeman;… Read More ›

Analysis: Where will Iran nuclear deal loopholes stand next Passover?

Analysis: Where will Iran nuclear deal loopholes stand next Passover?

As many predicted, Iran, along with Russia and China, only a few months into implementing the deal have proven adept at finding loopholes which could… Read More ›

‘Israel boycott halted security deal that could have foiled Paris attacks’

‘Israel boycott halted security deal that could have foiled Paris attacks’

Israeli security source says terror-tracking software offer to French security officials refused due to ‘higher-level instruction not to buy Israeli tech’   An alleged boycott… Read More ›

Things are so bleak in the oil industry that an offshore-drilling company got a 90% discount on a $700 million rig

Things are so bleak in the oil industry that an offshore-drilling company got a 90% discount on a $700 million rig

  If you want a perfect encapsulation of just how bad it is for the energy industry, we’ve got a story for you. Ocean Rig,… Read More ›

Saudi Arabia’s plan to fix its oil ‘addiction’ doesn’t go far enough

Saudi Arabia’s plan to fix its oil ‘addiction’ doesn’t go far enough

  Saudi Arabia says it wants to minimize its dependence on oil. In an interview with Al Arabiya news, Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman… Read More ›

A new report signals disaster for American shopping malls

A new report signals disaster for American shopping malls

  Shopping malls are losing some of their most valuable tenants — department stores — at an alarming rate. Retailers like Sears, JCPenney, and Macy’s… Read More ›

Israel – Start-Up Sirin To Launch Ultra High-Tech Phone For Executives

Israel – Start-Up Sirin To Launch Ultra High-Tech Phone For Executives

  Israel – A British-Israeli start-up plans to sell a mobile phone from next month that will offer users unprecedented levels of technology and security… Read More ›

Washington – Clinton Says Half Of Cabinet Will Be Women

Washington – Clinton Says Half Of Cabinet Will Be Women

  Washington – Hillary Clinton says she will aim to have a Cabinet that is half women if she is elected president. During an MSNBC… Read More ›

Israel – Aussies, Kiwis Turn Out In Jerusalem To Honor ANZACs

Israel – Aussies, Kiwis Turn Out In Jerusalem To Honor ANZACs

  Jerusalem – The annual ANZAC Day memorial ceremony at the Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery on Mount Scopus is also an opportunity for reunions. The… Read More ›

Brazilian Vice President Michel Temer: I want to regain the people’s trust

Brazilian Vice President Michel Temer: I want to regain the people’s trust

Brasilia, Brazil – Signs on the way to Brazilian Vice President Michel Temer’s house offer harsh words for the man who could take the helm… Read More ›

U.S. Embassy worker, LGBT editor hacked to death in Bangladeshi capital

U.S. Embassy worker, LGBT editor hacked to death in Bangladeshi capital

A U.S. Embassy worker and editor of Bangladesh’s first LGBT magazine was among two men hacked to death Monday evening in Dhaka, officials say. A… Read More ›

Militants kill Canadian hostage John Ridsdel in the Philippines

Militants kill Canadian hostage John Ridsdel in the Philippines

John Ridsdel, a Canadian held hostage by Islamist militants in the Philippines, “has been killed at the hands of his captors,” Canadian Prime Minister Justin… Read More ›

Obama: We are living in the most peaceful era in human history

Obama: We are living in the most peaceful era in human history

Speaking to European leaders in Germany, the US president says people are healthier, wealthier and more educated than ever before   The people of the… Read More ›

Bernie Sanders looks to press on in race

Bernie Sanders looks to press on in race

Campaign chief says candidate will stay on at least until summer Democratic convention, despite Clinton clear lead   HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Bernie Sanders’ campaign… Read More ›