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From crime to journalism, Belgian terror suspects a mixed bag

From crime to journalism, Belgian terror suspects a mixed bag

Three attackers blew themselves up in Brussels, a fourth man was caught and charged, and a fifth remains on run   Two brothers who dabbled… Read More ›

Belgium charges 3 more attacks suspects with terror offenses

Belgium charges 3 more attacks suspects with terror offenses

Heavily armed police sweep into several Brussels neighborhoods in operations linked to deadly bombings   BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgian prosecutors announced Saturday they have charged… Read More ›

Exhibit shows new works by iconic photographer who immortalized pre-WWII Jewry

Exhibit shows new works by iconic photographer who immortalized pre-WWII Jewry

Roman Vishniac retrospective at San Francisco’s Contemporary Jewish Museum includes never-before-seen footage of 1939 Poland   When Roman Vishniac began documenting impoverished Jewish communities with… Read More ›

Israelis living abroad: Our hearts are in Israel

Israelis living abroad: Our hearts are in Israel

Ayelet Mamo-Shay, organizer of ‘Israeli-Abroad Relocation Day,’ believes Israelis living abroad are goodwill ambassadors, but says that children must know that ‘our real home is… Read More ›

3 civilians, 2 policemen hurt in collision after car chase

3 civilians, 2 policemen hurt in collision after car chase

52-year-old Palestinian turns himself in after escaping police earlier in the day in a pursuit that led to a collision of a police car with… Read More ›

Turkey warns of possible ISIS attacks in synagogues

Turkey warns of possible ISIS attacks in synagogues

Police in the country issues nationwide alert warning of possible attacks targeting synagogues, churches, embassies, and non-Muslim foundations during Easter weekend. Police in Turkey have… Read More ›

A clarion call to the Jewish people

A clarion call to the Jewish people

Edgar M. Bronfman’s final book is both a testament to his legacy and a challenge for the future.   Illustrating the strong sense of family… Read More ›

New logistics trailers set to enhance IDF ground offensives

New logistics trailers set to enhance IDF ground offensives

Now, the military is acquiring the trailers, which can carry 8 tons of logistical equipment, and be attached to all IDF tanks currently in service.… Read More ›

‘Soldiers with emotional problems number in the thousands’

‘Soldiers with emotional problems number in the thousands’

Soldiers’ mental health files are not accessible to doctors and medics except when they get medications and when there is a doctor in a medical… Read More ›

Comedian Garry Shandling dead at 66 in Los Angeles

Comedian Garry Shandling dead at 66 in Los Angeles

The circumstances of his death were not immediately confirmed, but the celebrity news outlet TMZ.com reported Shandling suffered a heart attack.   Jewish Comedian and… Read More ›

UN envoy decries soldier’s killing of disarmed stabber

UN envoy decries soldier’s killing of disarmed stabber

Mladenov blasts ‘gruesome, immoral’ act, commends defense minister for his condemnation and urges ‘swift’ justice   The United Nations’ special coordinator for the peace process… Read More ›

Israelis’ penchant for holiday-related names

Israelis’ penchant for holiday-related names

The Population and Immigration Authority has released its annual report on (sometimes irregular) first names, with a focus on Purim-related names, including Haman. To mark… Read More ›

Yahoo wants $10 billion, and Microsoft could back the bidder

Yahoo wants $10 billion, and Microsoft could back the bidder

  Yahoo’s board wants to sell its core business for $10 billion, and Microsoft is willing to provide financial help to whoever is interested in… Read More ›

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos signed the $250 million Washington Post deal with no due diligence

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos signed the $250 million Washington Post deal with no due diligence

  Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos apparently didn’t waste too much time before signing the $250 million Washington Post deal in 2013. Although it was one… Read More ›

Nest leader Tony Fadell on $555 million Dropcam buy: ‘A lot of the employees were not as good as we hoped’

Nest leader Tony Fadell on $555 million Dropcam buy: ‘A lot of the employees were not as good as we hoped’

  The leader of Nest, the smart-home company Google bought for $3.2 billion in January 2014, expressed regrets about buying smart-home camera company Dropcam for… Read More ›

Geneva – US, Israel Denounce UN ‘Blacklist’ Of Companies Working In Settlements Share Tweet Share Mail

Geneva – US, Israel Denounce UN ‘Blacklist’ Of Companies Working In Settlements Share Tweet Share Mail

  Geneva –  The U.S. government is decrying a resolution passed by the Human Rights Council that calls on the U.N. human rights chief to… Read More ›

San Francisco – University Of California OKs Statement Against Anti-Semitism

San Francisco – University Of California OKs Statement Against Anti-Semitism

  San Francisco – The University of California’s governing board adopted a statement condemning anti-Semitic behavior on Thursday, becoming the first public university system to… Read More ›

Kuala Lumpur – Malaysia Detains 15 More Suspected Islamic State Members

Kuala Lumpur – Malaysia Detains 15 More Suspected Islamic State Members

  Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Malaysian police have detained 15 more suspected Islamic State members, who police say planned to launch attacks and tried to… Read More ›

Radovan Karadzic found guilty of genocide, sentenced to 40 years

Radovan Karadzic found guilty of genocide, sentenced to 40 years

Radovan Karadzic, nicknamed the “Butcher of Bosnia,” was sentenced to 40 years in prison Thursday after being found guilty of genocide and other crimes against… Read More ›

Intel officials: North Korea ‘probably’ has miniaturized nuke

Intel officials: North Korea ‘probably’ has miniaturized nuke

Washington – Some U.S. intelligence analysts now believe that North Korea “probably” possesses a miniaturized nuclear warhead, several U.S. officials told CNN. The assessment has… Read More ›