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Bush 41 hits 43’s aides in new biography

Bush 41 hits 43’s aides in new biography

Washington – An upcoming biography of former President George H.W. Bush contains harsh critical assessments by the 41st president of some of the top officials from… Read More ›

Russian plane crash: Was a bomb on board? Russia, Egypt downplay theory

Russian plane crash: Was a bomb on board? Russia, Egypt downplay theory

British Prime Minister David Cameron says it’s “more likely than not.” U.S. President Barack Obama says “it’s certainly possible.” But Russian and Egyptian authorities pushed… Read More ›

Obama: ‘Possibility’ that bomb was on board Russian jet

Obama: ‘Possibility’ that bomb was on board Russian jet

As Russia and Egypt downplay suggestions of jihadist attack, US joins UK in indicating Islamic State may be behind disaster   US President Barack Obama and… Read More ›

PM distances himself from aide’s ‘inappropriate’ comments on Obama, Rivlin

PM distances himself from aide’s ‘inappropriate’ comments on Obama, Rivlin

Netanyahu says he will meet next week with newly tapped media chief Ran Baratz, who called US president anti-Semitic   Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on… Read More ›

Obama rules out Israeli-Palestinian peace deal before leaving office

Obama rules out Israeli-Palestinian peace deal before leaving office

US officials say president has made ‘realistic assessment’; will discuss steps to prevent further violence with Netanyahu on Monday   US officials said Thursday that… Read More ›

Haifa woman indicted, allegedly trained to build bombs in Gaza

Haifa woman indicted, allegedly trained to build bombs in Gaza

The mother of seven, who is married to a Gazan, crossed into Israel to visit family but allegedly used her time to spy on strategic… Read More ›

El Al flight cuts movie mid-screening

El Al flight cuts movie mid-screening

Flight crew stops in-flight film after passengers complain because ”most of the passengers are ultra-Orthodox.’ A movie recently screened on recent El Al flight 614… Read More ›

US finds new media chief comments ‘offensive’

US finds new media chief comments ‘offensive’

Dr. Ran Baratz apologizes following revelation of social media posts expressing open disdain for US officials and President Rivlin, which were criticized by ministers. US… Read More ›

Netanyahu freezes appointment of new media czar who accused Obama of anti-Semitism

Netanyahu freezes appointment of new media czar who accused Obama of anti-Semitism

Ran Baratz apologizes to Netanyahu for not telling him about the Facebook posts prior to his appointment; PM distances himself from comments by new adviser… Read More ›

Majority of Israeli Jews back killing terrorists on the spot

Majority of Israeli Jews back killing terrorists on the spot

Only 4% of Jewish Israelis own personal weapons.   Every Palestinian who has perpetrated a terror attack against Jews should be killed on the spot,… Read More ›

No two-state solution during Obama presidency, White House assesses

No two-state solution during Obama presidency, White House assesses

Preparing to host Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu next week, the president’s aides also cast doubt on the prospect of direct negotiations between Israeli and Palestinian… Read More ›

Netanyahu’s new media adviser said Obama’s Iran policy is ‘modern anti-Semitism’

Netanyahu’s new media adviser said Obama’s Iran policy is ‘modern anti-Semitism’

Baratz also referred to US Secretary of State John Kerry as someone “whose mental age doesn’t exceed 12.”   Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s choice to… Read More ›

Canada to reach out to Arab states in bid for ‘efficient’ foreign policy

Canada to reach out to Arab states in bid for ‘efficient’ foreign policy

Israel is a friend, but to be an effective ally, Ottawa needs to bolster ties with ‘other legitimate partners,’ new FM says   Canada will… Read More ›

A letter gives a rare glimpse into one of the world’s most secretive — and most successful — hedge funds

A letter gives a rare glimpse into one of the world’s most secretive — and most successful — hedge funds

  There are two types of investing, according to the departing partner of hugely successful and secretive hedge fund Baupost Group: “needle in a haystack… Read More ›

The 10 most important things in the world right now

The 10 most important things in the world right now

  Here’s what you need to know on Thursday. 1. Britain is temporarily suspending flights from Sinai airport after suggesting the Russian plane that crashed in… Read More ›

Legendary auto exec says VW was under a ‘reign of terror’ that led to emissions scandal

Legendary auto exec says VW was under a ‘reign of terror’ that led to emissions scandal

  Bob Lutz is taking no prisoners in his relatively new gig as a columnist at Road and Track magazine. In his last column, he… Read More ›

San Francisco – Facebook Revenue, Profit Beat Forecasts; Shares Hit All-time High

San Francisco – Facebook Revenue, Profit Beat Forecasts; Shares Hit All-time High

  San Francisco –  Facebook Inc posted surprisingly strong profit and revenue growth as the world’s largest social network grew even larger, with a spike… Read More ›

Los Angels, CA – Sugar, Corn Syrup Face Off Over ‘Natural’ Claims In U.S. Lawsuit

Los Angels, CA – Sugar, Corn Syrup Face Off Over ‘Natural’ Claims In U.S. Lawsuit

  Los Angeles, CA – Corn refiners cannot “make stuff up” and claim that high fructose corn syrup is the equivalent of sugar, an attorney… Read More ›

New York – Tunnel To Grand Central Rolling Along At $1M Per Foot

New York – Tunnel To Grand Central Rolling Along At $1M Per Foot

  New York – A massive new commuter rail project below New York City’s Grand Central Terminal — one of the nation’s largest transportation upgrades… Read More ›

Romania’s PM Victor Ponta resigns in wake of deadly Bucharest nightclub fire

Romania’s PM Victor Ponta resigns in wake of deadly Bucharest nightclub fire

Romania’s Prime Minister Victor Ponta announced his resignation Wednesday, acknowledging “legitimate” public anger over a Bucharest nightclub fire that killed 32 people. Ponta made the… Read More ›