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Abbas to call for protection of Palestinians at UN Human Rights Council session

Abbas to call for protection of Palestinians at UN Human Rights Council session

Speech to cover a number of issues, including Israeli “summary executions” of Palestinians and “assaults” on al-Aksa Mosque, official says.   Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud… Read More ›

Stabbing attack in Hebron: IDF soldier lightly wounded; 2 assailants shot dead

Stabbing attack in Hebron: IDF soldier lightly wounded; 2 assailants shot dead

Incident occurs near Beit Hashalom in the city.   One Israeli was killed and four were wounded by Palestinians in four separate incidents across the West… Read More ›

With Obama’s new plan for Syrian rebels, new worries

With Obama’s new plan for Syrian rebels, new worries

It is not only Islamic radical groups that critics of the plan fear could end up gaining US-supplied firepower.   WASHINGTON – US President Barack… Read More ›

Henny Machlis: A Truly Great Jewish Woman

Henny Machlis: A Truly Great Jewish Woman

Henny Machlis: A Truly Great Jewish Woman by Sara Yoheved Rigler How did an ordinary Jew from Brooklyn become one of the greatest lights of… Read More ›

Amidst Israel violence, French Jews worried over copycat attackers

Amidst Israel violence, French Jews worried over copycat attackers

“At the moment we are very worried about the ability of the French to duplicate what is happening in Israel, which they have always tried… Read More ›

Congress members, Jewish groups rally against UNESCO resolution

Congress members, Jewish groups rally against UNESCO resolution

Representatives call on US ambassador to UN body to quash initiative to claim Western Wall as Muslim holy site   WASHINGTON — Amid angry outcry… Read More ›

Donald Trump hit a new high-water mark in a poll

Donald Trump hit a new high-water mark in a poll

  Real-estate-tycoon Donald Trump’s presidential campaign got some good news in a new poll released Monday evening. The NBC News/Wall Street Journal survey found Trump… Read More ›

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella’s first big hire got a $7.8 million signing bonus

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella’s first big hire got a $7.8 million signing bonus

  Microsoft paid a lot of money to poach Peggy Johnson from Qualcomm. When Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella convinced Johnson to work for the company as… Read More ›

The latest data shows where Amazon might be headed next — and it should terrify UPS and FedEx

The latest data shows where Amazon might be headed next — and it should terrify UPS and FedEx

  Amazon is continuing to bulk up its fulfillment-center network, indicating it’s serious about stepping into a territory historically owned by companies like UPS, FedEx, and… Read More ›

Washington – While Clinton Used Home Email, State’s Networks Were At Risk

Washington – While Clinton Used Home Email, State’s Networks Were At Risk

Washington – Hillary Rodham Clinton has come under fierce criticism for doing business over personal email while secretary of state, putting sensitive data at risk… Read More ›

ImThatJew video goes viral, Amazing Video

ImThatJew video goes viral, Amazing Video

Montreal – Canadian Media Say Trudeau Will Be Next Prime Minister, Ousting Harper

Montreal – Canadian Media Say Trudeau Will Be Next Prime Minister, Ousting Harper

  Montreal – Justin Trudeau, the son of one of Canada’s most charismatic politicians, will be Canada’s next prime minister, according to projections Monday by… Read More ›

Anderson, NC – Trump Talks Money While Campaigning In South Carolina

Anderson, NC – Trump Talks Money While Campaigning In South Carolina

  Anderson, NC – Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump says that money won’t make the difference for candidates this election cycle. Speaking Monday evening in… Read More ›

Norwegian hunter shoots two moose — then realizes they’re in a zoo

Norwegian hunter shoots two moose — then realizes they’re in a zoo

  A hunter in Norway shot dead two moose before realizing moments later that he was shooting through the fence of a zoo. The animals… Read More ›

China and UK: Signs of a new ‘special relationship?’

China and UK: Signs of a new ‘special relationship?’

Hong Kong – Does the UK have a new “special relationship?” That’s what some are wondering as China’s President Xi Jinping visits London and Manchester this… Read More ›

Oscar Pistorius released from prison, under house arrest

Oscar Pistorius released from prison, under house arrest

Oscar Pistorius was released from prison in South Africa Monday and placed under house arrest, Correctional Services spokesman Manelisi Wolela said. The former Olympic athlete… Read More ›

Netanyahu calls on Israelis not to pursue vigilante justice

Netanyahu calls on Israelis not to pursue vigilante justice

‘We’re a nation of laws,’ PM says in response to ‘lynching’ of Eritrean man after terror attack; decries Palestinian incitement   Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu… Read More ›

Ya’alon calls to bring attackers of Eritrean national to justice

Ya’alon calls to bring attackers of Eritrean national to justice

‘No one should be behave this way, even in anger,’ says defense minister in response to ‘lynching’ of Haftom Zarhum, 29, after Beersheba terror attack… Read More ›

The concentration camp currency you’ve never heard of

The concentration camp currency you’ve never heard of

If you don’t know about the currencies the Nazis forced on Jews who lived under their control, you’re not alone   WORCESTER, Mass. (JTA) –… Read More ›

Eritrea condemns Be’er Sheva lynch

Eritrea condemns Be’er Sheva lynch

The dictatorship, which is ranked 174th out of 178 countries in the Economic Freedom Index, condemned Israel after Eritrean national was accidentally killed on suspicion… Read More ›