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Netanyahu said to halt return of Palestinian attackers’ bodies

Netanyahu said to halt return of Palestinian attackers’ bodies

Debate over controversial policy has led to inconsistent implementation for attackers within Israel and those who act in the West Bank   Prime Minister Benjamin… Read More ›

At Israel’s mikvehs, women claim verbal abuse, unwanted touching

At Israel’s mikvehs, women claim verbal abuse, unwanted touching

The rabbinate’s underpaid, often uneducated attendants can turn a religious ritual into an often jarring ordeal, say critics   JTA — Without warning, the ritual… Read More ›

Deri mulling revoking resident status of BDS founder

Deri mulling revoking resident status of BDS founder

Interior minister says Omar Barghouti uses rights given to him by Israel to act against it around the world; Intelligence Minister Katz calls for ‘targeted… Read More ›

Illegal construction in the territories: no oversight, no enforcement

Illegal construction in the territories: no oversight, no enforcement

The State Comptroller’s report states that the Civil Administration does not conduct oversight and enforcement in the C areas; defense systems company Rafael was found… Read More ›

Suspension bill passes initial vote

Suspension bill passes initial vote

The controversial bill, which would allow the suspension of an MK by a majority of 90 votes, passed the first of three votes on Monday… Read More ›

Visiting ADL leader slams ‘mainstreaming of bigotry’ in US presidential race

Visiting ADL leader slams ‘mainstreaming of bigotry’ in US presidential race

Jonathan A. Greenblatt speaks to the ‘Post’ during a visit to Jerusalem.   The US presidential race has seen “a mainstreaming of bigotry and intolerance,”… Read More ›

Shooting inside US Capitol complex leaves policeman wounded

Shooting inside US Capitol complex leaves policeman wounded

The police officer’s injury was not serious, according to the Capitol’s sergeant at arms.   WASHINGTON – A shooting in the official visitor’s center of the… Read More ›

Report: ISIS planned attacks on Jewish children in Turkey

Report: ISIS planned attacks on Jewish children in Turkey

Report cites information allegedly obtained by intelligence officials from arrested ISIS operatives regarding “an imminent” attack.   Islamic State terrorists had reportedly “advanced plans” to… Read More ›

UN turns to Israel for advice on inclusion of disabled

UN turns to Israel for advice on inclusion of disabled

Beit Issie Shapiro, a leading Israeli facility in Ra’anana, was awarded “special consultative status” to the UN’s Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) in 2012.  … Read More ›

‘Batman v Superman’ pows box office with $170 million debut

‘Batman v Superman’ pows box office with $170 million debut

Israel’s Gal Gadot wins praise for her turn as Wonder Woman, is even singled out as the highlight of the movie   LOS ANGELES —… Read More ›

China and India are changing the game for oil and gas

China and India are changing the game for oil and gas

  As the current oil price crisis leads to some game-changing upheavals in the global energy market, Asia’s two powerhouses, China and India, are taking… Read More ›

JOBS WEEK IS HERE: Your complete preview of the week’s big economic stories

JOBS WEEK IS HERE: Your complete preview of the week’s big economic stories

  After a holiday-shortened week in the markets, the final week of March will be the month’s busiest. The week will be bookended by closely-watched… Read More ›

Ted Cruz is closing in on Donald Trump in a crucial state

Ted Cruz is closing in on Donald Trump in a crucial state

  Ted Cruz may be gaining on Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump in the largest remaining state in the Republican primary. A new USC Dornsife/Los… Read More ›

Albany – New York’s Stringent Paperless-prescribing Law Takes Effect

Albany – New York’s Stringent Paperless-prescribing Law Takes Effect

  New York – New York is putting an end to most paper prescriptions for medicine as the nation’s toughest electronic-prescribing law takes effect. As… Read More ›

Washington – Two Additional U.S. Citizens Confirmed Killed In Brussels Attack

Washington – Two Additional U.S. Citizens Confirmed Killed In Brussels Attack

  Washington –  Two more U.S. citizens have been confirmed killed in last week’s Brussels suicide bombings, a State Department official said on Sunday, bringing… Read More ›

New York – Trump’s Daughter, Ivanka, Gives Birth To Third Child

New York – Trump’s Daughter, Ivanka, Gives Birth To Third Child

  New York – Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump is a grandfather — again. The billionaire businessman’s daughter, Ivanka Trump, has given birth to her… Read More ›

Syrian forces capture Palmyra city from ISIS militants, state media report

Syrian forces capture Palmyra city from ISIS militants, state media report

  Syrian forces recaptured Palmyra from ISIS on Sunday, months after the city fell to the Islamic extremist group, state media reported. The army, along… Read More ›

Nazi salutes and anti-immigrant chants disrupt Brussels memorial

Nazi salutes and anti-immigrant chants disrupt Brussels memorial

Brussels, Belgium – Protesters stormed into a memorial for Brussels attack victims Sunday, raising their arms in Nazi salutes and shouting anti-immigrant slogans as they scuffled… Read More ›

In Pakistan, Taliban’s attack on Easter targets Christians; 67 people killed

In Pakistan, Taliban’s attack on Easter targets Christians; 67 people killed

A splinter group of the Pakistani Taliban has claimed responsibility for a deadly attack on Easter Sunday, saying it intentionally targeted Christians. The suicide blast… Read More ›

NSA chief ‘makes secret Israel trip to talk Iran, Hezbollah cyber-warfare’

NSA chief ‘makes secret Israel trip to talk Iran, Hezbollah cyber-warfare’

Admiral Rogers meets with IDF intelligence officials during reported visit last week, including head of 8200 unit   The director of the US National Security… Read More ›