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Electric company reaches deal with Palestinians to halt cuts

Electric company reaches deal with Palestinians to halt cuts

PA to hand over NIS 20 million toward NIS 1.7 billion chit, buying week’s time to negotiate a final settlement   Israel’s state-owned electric company… Read More ›

Rivlin asks Putin to bring back remains of legendary Israeli spy Eli Cohen

Rivlin asks Putin to bring back remains of legendary Israeli spy Eli Cohen

In a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin last month, President Reuven Rivlin asked the former to use his influence in Syria to bring back… Read More ›

Ministry of Defense: Istanbul attack directed against Israelis

Ministry of Defense: Istanbul attack directed against Israelis

The Ministry of Defense officially recognizes victims of Istanbul terror attack as victims of hostile enemy activity, and that attack was against Israelis specifically. Victims… Read More ›

Cruz, Sanders emerge victorious in Wisconsin primaries

Cruz, Sanders emerge victorious in Wisconsin primaries

Republican candidate Ted Cruz dealt a blow to front-runner Donald Trump; Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders defeated Hillary Clinton, gaining momentum in his fight against her.… Read More ›

Will former president Katsav get early release or remain in jail?

Will former president Katsav get early release or remain in jail?

Parole board is expected to make decision on plea by Israel’s eighth president for early release from 7-year sentence for rape, of which he has… Read More ›

Report: ISIS threat spurs US to weigh pull of troops in Sinai

Report: ISIS threat spurs US to weigh pull of troops in Sinai

According to CNN, the Obama administration is examining the relocation of US and international peacekeeping forces from a base in the volatile northern Sinai to… Read More ›

Police chief: We don’t want to be like the US, with masses of people in prison

Police chief: We don’t want to be like the US, with masses of people in prison

Police chief Alsheich lays out his plan to win back the public’s faith in speech to Israel Bar Association.   National Police Commisioner Roni Alsheich… Read More ›

Report: Russia withdrawal due to disappointment with Iran and Hezbollah

Report: Russia withdrawal due to disappointment with Iran and Hezbollah

Russian forces did not receive the backing on the ground that it expected, and the leadership had deep differences with the Iranians on the direction… Read More ›

Are French millionaires really flocking to Israel? There are reasons to be skeptical

Are French millionaires really flocking to Israel? There are reasons to be skeptical

A new report indicates, implausibly, 2,500 extremely wealthy French emigrants headed to Israel in 2015, and that more than 10 of the 31,013 new immigrants… Read More ›

The US just said it will do more to kill tax-dodging deals, and this drugmaker is plunging

The US just said it will do more to kill tax-dodging deals, and this drugmaker is plunging

Allergan’s shares have dropped as much as 20% in after-hours trading on Monday after the US government said that it will do more to stop tax… Read More ›

The favorite to become Disney’s next CEO is suddenly leaving the company

The favorite to become Disney’s next CEO is suddenly leaving the company

  Disney’s chief operating officer, Thomas Staggs, will leave the position on May 6, according to a statement on Monday. He will stay on through the… Read More ›

The new Fed conspiracy theory ‘seems wrong to us in so many ways’

The new Fed conspiracy theory ‘seems wrong to us in so many ways’

  There have been rumors that Fed Chair Janet Yellen’s recent dovish comments are somehow connected to a secret meeting to “take down” the dollar at… Read More ›

Prague – In Race To Improve Batteries, Nanotechnology Provides Hope Share Tweet Share Mail

Prague – In Race To Improve Batteries, Nanotechnology Provides Hope Share Tweet Share Mail

  Prague – In the global race to create more efficient and long-lasting batteries, some are betting on nanotechnology — the use of minuscule parts… Read More ›

New York – U.S. To Raise Payments To Insurers For Medicare Advantage 2017 Plans

New York – U.S. To Raise Payments To Insurers For Medicare Advantage 2017 Plans

New York – U.S. health insurers that provide Medicare Advantage plans to elderly and disabled Americans will receive government payments in 2017 that are 0.85… Read More ›

New Orleans – Man Faces Life In Prison For Stealing $31 Worth Of Candy

New Orleans – Man Faces Life In Prison For Stealing $31 Worth Of Candy

New Orleans – A Louisiana man accused of stuffing $31 worth of candy bars into his pockets faces a possible sentence of 20 years to… Read More ›

If you build it, they won’t come: Abandoned architectural marvels in China’s largest ghost town

If you build it, they won’t come: Abandoned architectural marvels in China’s largest ghost town

  Once intended to accommodate over one million residents, the new town of Kangbashi in northern China is today home to just one-tenth of its… Read More ›

Diversionary program for model Stephanie Seymour in DUI case

Diversionary program for model Stephanie Seymour in DUI case

  Model Stephanie Seymour, arrested in January on a drunken driving charge, will enter a diversionary program that could result in the charges being dismissed,… Read More ›

The Panama Papers: 7 things to know

The Panama Papers: 7 things to know

On Sunday, the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists published a massive leak of documents, dubbed the Panama Papers. CNNMoney has you covered with what you… Read More ›

Bernie Sanders: ‘I did not compare Trump to Hitler

Bernie Sanders: ‘I did not compare Trump to Hitler

Jewish Democratic candidate spoke at town hall meeting of ‘what a lunatic can do by stirring up racial hatred,’ but stresses later that he didn’t… Read More ›

Trump denies scolding Jewish son-in-law over scuttled Israel trip

Trump denies scolding Jewish son-in-law over scuttled Israel trip

GOP front-runner said to reprimand Jared Kushner for proposing visit that was nixed after Netanyahu slammed comments on Muslims   Donald Trump’s campaign denied a… Read More ›