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The biggest pharmaceutical merger in history got scrapped — and the rest of the industry is delighted

The biggest pharmaceutical merger in history got scrapped — and the rest of the industry is delighted

Shares in European pharmaceutical companies are jumping on Wednesday morning after media reports that American firm Pfizer is abandoning its merger with Allergan — a… Read More ›

‘He is a Trojan horse’: Donald Trump rages after getting crushed in Wisconsin

‘He is a Trojan horse’: Donald Trump rages after getting crushed in Wisconsin

  Donald Trump’s presidential campaign unleashed a furious statement Tuesday night after Ted Cruz easily defeated him in the Wisconsin primary. “Ted Cruz is worse… Read More ›

Sacramento, CA – Planned Parenthood Videos Bring Raid, Abortion Activist Says

Sacramento, CA – Planned Parenthood Videos Bring Raid, Abortion Activist Says

  Sacramento, CA – An anti-abortion activist who made undercover videos at Planned Parenthood clinics says California Department of Justice agents have raided his home.… Read More ›

New York – New York Politician’s Anti-BDS Law Would Penalize German/Austrian Banks

New York – New York Politician’s Anti-BDS Law Would Penalize German/Austrian Banks

New York – A prominent Democratic New York state assemblyman, who introduced an anti-Boycott Israel bill in the state legislature, urged on Tuesday a group… Read More ›

Washington – Cruz Haul Raises Odds Of Contested Convention

Washington – Cruz Haul Raises Odds Of Contested Convention

  Washington – Ted Cruz won most of the delegates in the Wisconsin primary, increasing the likelihood of a contested convention. Cruz has won at… Read More ›

Heists? Burning stones? 5 incredible facts about this $31.8m rare blue rock

Heists? Burning stones? 5 incredible facts about this $31.8m rare blue rock

Another blue diamond has hit the auction block, but this particular rock has far more to show off than its $31.8 million price tag. Dubbed… Read More ›

Celebrating 100 years of Bavarian beauty from BMW

Celebrating 100 years of Bavarian beauty from BMW

  This month “the ultimate driving machine” passes an important milestone: BMW, aka Bavarian Motor Works, is turning 100. It’s not the oldest automaker out… Read More ›

Australia: No refugee kids left in detention here; Critics: They’re offshore

Australia: No refugee kids left in detention here; Critics: They’re offshore

Baby Samuel spent the first ten months of his life in immigration detention. Now, he’s quickly learning to navigate around his new three-room house. “He… Read More ›

‘Frozen’ impersonator arrested in Rio stabbing of celebrity Jewish doctor

‘Frozen’ impersonator arrested in Rio stabbing of celebrity Jewish doctor

Fabio Serfaty,prominent endocrinologist, sustains serious injuries in attack   A young woman has been arrested and charged with stabbing a celebrity Jewish doctor on a… Read More ›

Family of Hebron attacker shot by soldier threatens to sue state

Family of Hebron attacker shot by soldier threatens to sue state

Relatives of Abdel Fattah al-Sharif to seek compensation for ’emotional distress’ over killing last month   The family of the Palestinian attacker in Hebron who… Read More ›

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 ›