News

Trump to skip Adelson’s Republican Jewish confab this weekend

Trump to skip Adelson’s Republican Jewish confab this weekend

GOP front-runner was invited to event, hosted by billionaire GOP donor, but neither he nor Kasich are on the schedule; Cruz will speak   WASHINGTON… Read More ›

Netanyahu dares Abbas to meet: ‘I’ve cleared my schedule for the week’

Netanyahu dares Abbas to meet: ‘I’ve cleared my schedule for the week’

Following Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’ declaration to Israeli journalist of his willingness to meet Netanyahu ‘at any time’, the latter states ‘any day he can… Read More ›

Expired meat from Palestinian territories sold in Israeli restaurants

Expired meat from Palestinian territories sold in Israeli restaurants

After a lengthy investigation, a smuggling network consisting of nine Israelis and Palestinians was caught; the meat was smuggled into Israel by forging expiration and… Read More ›

Why are they afraid of criticism?

Why are they afraid of criticism?

Op-ed: ‘It is doubtful whether there is another civilized country where the court assumes such authority and violates the separation of powers as Israel does…In… Read More ›

Azerbaijani official to ‘Post’: Israel must comment on Nagorno-Karabakh

Azerbaijani official to ‘Post’: Israel must comment on Nagorno-Karabakh

Jerusalem, meanwhile, is staying quiet on contested enclave.   Israel wants to remain completely out of the Azerbaijan- Armenia dispute over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh territory… Read More ›

Erekat: ‘We’re reporting to the ICC’ on Israeli home demolitions

Erekat: ‘We’re reporting to the ICC’ on Israeli home demolitions

Erekat spoke in the aftermath of Civil Administration demolitions of seven illegally built Palestinians structures in Area C of the West Bank on Monday.  … Read More ›

Jews Who Refused to Leave Yemen Have Second Thoughts

Jews Who Refused to Leave Yemen Have Second Thoughts

Airport Official: We will not stop any Jew from leaving the country.   SANA’A – The 67 Yemeni Jews who refused to join the recent… Read More ›

There are signs of life emerging from the world’s economic ‘canary in the coal mine

There are signs of life emerging from the world’s economic ‘canary in the coal mine

  The world’s economic “canary in the coal mine” is still weak, but it seems to be showing signs of improvement. South Korean exports, nicknamed “the… Read More ›

The fight for $15 is unreasonable — that’s why it’s winning

The fight for $15 is unreasonable — that’s why it’s winning

  When fast food workers first marched off their jobs in late 2012 to protest for $15-an-hour pay, their demands seemed as hopeless as they… Read More ›

Trump on potential war between Japan and North Korea: ‘If they do, they do’

Trump on potential war between Japan and North Korea: ‘If they do, they do’

Donald Trump on Saturday reiterated his belief that Japan should arm itself to deter a threat from North Korea rather than have the U.S. military… Read More ›

Wars of the Jews, 21st century edition

Wars of the Jews, 21st century edition

A series of challenges to the monopoly of Israel’s state rabbinate may threaten stability of government   Israel’s Supreme Court has ruled that the state must… Read More ›

Iran says US hampering its oil industry recovery

Iran says US hampering its oil industry recovery

Deputy foreign minister claims sanctions removal has freed up $1 billion   Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused the United States of trying to… Read More ›

MAJOR FEDSPEAK: Here’s your full preview of this week’s big economic events

MAJOR FEDSPEAK: Here’s your full preview of this week’s big economic events

  The Federal Reserve will take center stage this week, as the rest of the economic data calendar is fairly quiet after a jam-packed week. There’s a historic… Read More ›

Milwaukee – Trump Works To Right Campaign Before Wisconsin Votes

Milwaukee – Trump Works To Right Campaign Before Wisconsin Votes

  Milwaukee – Donald Trump worked to right his campaign on Sunday after a shaky week, brushing off verbal missteps about abortion, nuclear weapons and… Read More ›

Philadelphia – Businessman Steve Forbes On Derailed Train

Philadelphia – Businessman Steve Forbes On Derailed Train

  Philadelphia – Businessman Steve Forbes says he was on the train that derailed near Philadelphia, killing two people and injuring several dozen others. Forbes… Read More ›

New York – Firefighters Battle 5-alarm Fire At Queens Dry Cleaners

New York – Firefighters Battle 5-alarm Fire At Queens Dry Cleaners

  New York –  Firefighters are battling a 5-alarm fire at a dry cleaners shop in Long Island City, Queens. Fire officials say the blaze… Read More ›

U.S. F-15s deployed to Iceland

U.S. F-15s deployed to Iceland

Demonstrating its commitment to a “free” and “secure” Europe, the United States deployed 12 F-15C Eagles and approximately 350 airmen to Iceland and the Netherlands… Read More ›

Azerbaijan claims ceasefire in deadly feud; Armenia says violence still going

Azerbaijan claims ceasefire in deadly feud; Armenia says violence still going

A long-simmering, violent feud in Eurasia is now on pause — at least according to one of the dueling countries. Azerbaijan announced a unilateral ceasefire… Read More ›

Iran oil exports surpass 2 million barrels per day — minister

Iran oil exports surpass 2 million barrels per day — minister

Expanded trading in the wake of lifted economic sanctions driving oil prices down some 60% worldwide   TEHRAN — Iran’s oil exports have surpassed 2… Read More ›

Caught between White House and its critics, lawmaker pledges to renew Iran sanctions

Caught between White House and its critics, lawmaker pledges to renew Iran sanctions

  Top Democrat Ben Cardin, one of 4 who joined Republicans to oppose nuke deal, to seek reauthorization of punitive measures before year’s end  … Read More ›