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First modern maps of Jerusalem auctioned off

First modern maps of Jerusalem auctioned off

The maps were drawn by British engineer Captain Charles Wilson and published in 1865; this was the first modern archaeological, cartographic survey conducted in Israel.… Read More ›

5 Jewish youths arrested for hate crimes

5 Jewish youths arrested for hate crimes

It was released for publication Monday evening that 5 Jews, including a soldier and 3 brothers, were arrested on suspicion of hate crimes against Palestinians.… Read More ›

What happened to all the stabbing attacks?

What happened to all the stabbing attacks?

Analysis: A combination of goodwill gestures by the IDF, better tactical operations, and proactive measures taken by the Palestinian security services has discouraged Palestinians from… Read More ›

Peace Now: Pace of planing for new settler homes accelerated in 2016

Peace Now: Pace of planing for new settler homes accelerated in 2016

In the first three months of this year plans were advanced for 499 new units in West Bank settlements.   Plans for new homes in… Read More ›

‘Saudi-Egypt threaten long-term Israeli interests’

‘Saudi-Egypt threaten long-term Israeli interests’

The agreement, which was signed during a visit by Saudi King Salman in Cairo, would also allow for a bridge connection between the two countries.… Read More ›

Iran deal ‘could be worse,’ Steinitz acknowledges

Iran deal ‘could be worse,’ Steinitz acknowledges

Oren says at book launch he hopes Israel was wrong, America right on “critical issue” of Iran.   In one of the most positive statements… Read More ›

Austria plans to seize house where Hitler was born

Austria plans to seize house where Hitler was born

After years trying to buy the property from its private owner, the Austrian government wants to seize the house to prevent it falling into neo-Nazi… Read More ›

The time Hillary Clinton came to the rabbi’s family seder – and stayed for hours

The time Hillary Clinton came to the rabbi’s family seder – and stayed for hours

Rabbi Bob and Helene Fine recall their 2000 seder, when the then-first lady and daughter Chelsea came to dinner, leaving behind the cameras and the… Read More ›

Lloyd Blankfein explains a new strategy at Goldman that’s great news for young people

Lloyd Blankfein explains a new strategy at Goldman that’s great news for young people

  Goldman Sachs has found a way to cut costs without reducing its employee headcount — and it’s good news for young people. CEO Lloyd… Read More ›

EARNINGS SEASON IS HERE: Your full preview of this week’s big economic events

EARNINGS SEASON IS HERE: Your full preview of this week’s big economic events

Earnings season is here. On Monday, the aluminum giant Alcoa will announce its first-quarter results and once again kick off the busiest few weeks of… Read More ›

The Daily Mail is exploring a bid for Yahoo

The Daily Mail is exploring a bid for Yahoo

  The Daily Mail & General Trust PLC, the parent company of the British tabloid The Daily Mail, is investigating a possible bid for Yahoo,… Read More ›

Harrisburg, PA – Turnpike Worker Recalls Ex-trooper’s Attack That Left 3 Dead

Harrisburg, PA – Turnpike Worker Recalls Ex-trooper’s Attack That Left 3 Dead

  Harrisburg, PA – A Pennsylvania Turnpike toll collector who survived a botched robbery attempt last month that left three people dead said she was… Read More ›

Cairo – AP Analysis: Arab Democracies? Not So Fast, Say Some

Cairo – AP Analysis: Arab Democracies? Not So Fast, Say Some

  Cairo – A new-old idea is rattling around the Middle East five years after the Arab Spring stirred democratic ambition: that restoring stability, especially… Read More ›

Rohnert Park, CA – Goat Breaks Free, Goes On Starbucks Run In California

Rohnert Park, CA – Goat Breaks Free, Goes On Starbucks Run In California

  Rohnert Park, CA – Police say a goat apparently needed a caffeine fix when it wandered into a Starbucks in Northern California. Rohnert Park… Read More ›

Mexican attorney on interrogating ‘El Chapo’: He ‘owned the prison’

Mexican attorney on interrogating ‘El Chapo’: He ‘owned the prison’

Mexico City – José Antonio Ortega arrived early to his 10 a.m. appointment. The criminal attorney was ready. He had everything he would need, including… Read More ›

India temple fire: 105 killed in fireworks disaster; criminal case opened

India temple fire: 105 killed in fireworks disaster; criminal case opened

Kollam, India –The disaster came too quickly for Bhadran to understand what had just happened. One moment, he and two friends were celebrating Hindu new… Read More ›

Obama admits worst mistake of his presidency

Obama admits worst mistake of his presidency

  President Barack Obama said the worst mistake of his presidency was a lack of planning for the aftermath of the 2011 toppling of Libyan… Read More ›

Clinton: Hamas is provocateur, Israel has right to self-defense

Clinton: Hamas is provocateur, Israel has right to self-defense

After Bernie Sanders claims IDF used ‘disproportionate’ force in 2014 war, Democratic front-runner notes Gaza’s terrorist rulers use fighters dressed as civilians   Democratic front-runner… Read More ›

Trump praises ‘New York values’ in 9/11 memorial visit

Trump praises ‘New York values’ in 9/11 memorial visit

GOP presidential hopeful takes aim at rival candidate Ted Cruz, as state’s key primary election looms   Trump and his wife, Melania, toured the museum… Read More ›

Clinton and Trump: friends, foes or frenemies?

Clinton and Trump: friends, foes or frenemies?

The presidential hopefuls, now arch-rivals, were for years friendly acquaintances who moved in the same social circles   New York (AFP) — On the campaign… Read More ›