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Erdogan threatens to ship Syrian refugees to Europe

Erdogan threatens to ship Syrian refugees to Europe

In a speech in Ankara, the Turkish president said ‘the word idiot is not etched on our forehead. Do not believe that the airplanes and… Read More ›

Condemnation, not censorship

Condemnation, not censorship

Op-ed: The Arab MKs who visited terrorists’ families were voted in legally, entitling them to the protection enjoyed by all public representatives; the true test… Read More ›

UK envoy: British-Israel relationship ‘probably stronger and deeper than ever’

UK envoy: British-Israel relationship ‘probably stronger and deeper than ever’

Beyond economic, scientific and technological cooperation, British Ambassador David Quarrey said it is important that the UK and Israel “work together on the big security… Read More ›

Police look to appoint first Muslim deputy commissioner

Police look to appoint first Muslim deputy commissioner

Deputy commissioner is the second-highest rank in the Israel Police, and is typically held by a district commander or head of a police branch.  … Read More ›

US, Russia agree to ‘cessation of hostilities’ in Syria

US, Russia agree to ‘cessation of hostilities’ in Syria

The parties also agreed on ways to accelerate the delivery of humanitarian aid to regions of the country that have gone without for months.  … Read More ›

French FM Fabius steps down, Mideast initiative still on table

French FM Fabius steps down, Mideast initiative still on table

Fabius, and the French initiative, were at the center of dueling tweets this week between France’s envoy to the US, Gerard Araud, and Israel’s ambassador,… Read More ›

Over 500 killed in Aleppo in 10 days, monitor says

Over 500 killed in Aleppo in 10 days, monitor says

As regime forces approach Syria’s largest city, fears grow for hundreds of thousands who will be caught in the fighting   More than 500 people,… Read More ›

Tesla shares are up 10%

Tesla shares are up 10%

  Tesla reported a fourth-quarter earnings loss on Wednesday, with revenues below expectations. The electric-car manufacturer posted an adjusted loss per share of $0.87 in… Read More ›

We’re going to get our first look at Tesla’s $35,000 Model 3 on March 31

We’re going to get our first look at Tesla’s $35,000 Model 3 on March 31

  Tesla Motors revealed on Wednesday that the long-awaited Model 3 will be unveiled on March 31. That’s the first time we’ll get to see… Read More ›

Bill Ackman is getting annihilated

Bill Ackman is getting annihilated

  Hedge fund titan Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Holdings, his fund’s publicly traded vehicle, has fallen 18.6% in 2016, according to a performance update. That is through… Read More ›

London – 8,000 Black Cabs Bring London To A Standstill To Protest Against Uber

London – 8,000 Black Cabs Bring London To A Standstill To Protest Against Uber

  London – The drivers of London’s famous black cabs brought the centre of the capital to a standstill on Wednesday in protest against Uber… Read More ›

Washington – But Is She Honest? Caring? Clinton Grapples With Questions

Washington – But Is She Honest? Caring? Clinton Grapples With Questions

  Washington – Hillary Clinton’s campaign has spent months fighting the perception that she has a shaky relationship with the truth and is disconnected from… Read More ›

San Diego – Jerusalem Native, Assassin Of Robert Kennedy, Denied Parole

San Diego – Jerusalem Native, Assassin Of Robert Kennedy, Denied Parole

  San Diego – For the 15th time, officials denied parole for Sirhan Sirhan, the assassin of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, after hearing Wednesday from… Read More ›

Turkish leader: U.S. responsible for ‘sea of blood’ for supporting Syrian Kurds

Turkish leader: U.S. responsible for ‘sea of blood’ for supporting Syrian Kurds

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has had no shortage of harsh, withering words for enemies involved in the bloody civil war in neighboring Syria. Now,… Read More ›

Senate approves new North Korea sanctions

Senate approves new North Korea sanctions

Washington – The Senate on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved new sanctions against North Korea to punish the rogue nation for carrying out recent nuclear and ballistic missile… Read More ›

Chris Christie suspends campaign, source says

Chris Christie suspends campaign, source says

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has suspended his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination after a disappointing finish in New Hampshire, a source close to… Read More ›

Russia offers March 1 ceasefire in Syria, US wants it now

Russia offers March 1 ceasefire in Syria, US wants it now

Washington concerned Moscow wants more time to help Assad hit moderate rebels hard   MUNICH (AP) — Russia has proposed a March 1 ceasefire in… Read More ›

Aleppo synagogue sustains minor damage in Syria fighting

Aleppo synagogue sustains minor damage in Syria fighting

Damage, apparently caused by shelling, affects corner of building believed to have been constructed in 9th century AD The Central Synagogue of Aleppo sustained minor… Read More ›

As sands shift, US struggles to stitch together Syria ceasefire

As sands shift, US struggles to stitch together Syria ceasefire

As Munich confab opens, White House torn between changing priorities and confusing mix of allies and enemies in ending five-year-old civil war   MUNICH (AP)… Read More ›

New survey shows worrying levels of school violence in Israel

New survey shows worrying levels of school violence in Israel

Over 26,000 Israeli students gave their reports, indicating that 12 of those in the 4th-6th grades being victims of serious violence. 4% of 10th-11th graders… Read More ›