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Uproar in Lebanon after general’s death reported

Uproar in Lebanon after general’s death reported

A report says that Antoine Lahad, former commander of the Israeli-backed South Lebanon Army, is dead and will be buried in Lebanon, sparking a social… Read More ›

Taiwan awards ‘China’s Schindler’ presidential honor

Taiwan awards ‘China’s Schindler’ presidential honor

Envoy to Vienna issued thousands of visas to Jews trapped in Austria during World War II.   TAIPEI – Daniel Weihs, who served as the Science… Read More ›

Germany’s Merkel sees need to cooperate with Russia on Syria

Germany’s Merkel sees need to cooperate with Russia on Syria

Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier met with his Russian, French and Ukrainian counterparts in Berlin on Saturday evening.   Germany and other western European powers need… Read More ›

‘In 5776, Israel must adopt a more tolerant form of Judaism’

‘In 5776, Israel must adopt a more tolerant form of Judaism’

Rabbi Michael Melchior has been a strong moral voice in Israel for many years.   The Jewish year 5775 was not one of particular tranquility… Read More ›

In pre-High Holidays call, Obama tells US rabbis he plans to meet soon with Netanyahu

In pre-High Holidays call, Obama tells US rabbis he plans to meet soon with Netanyahu

Netanyahu until now has rebuffed such overtures because of his disagreement with the US leader over the Iran nuclear deal.   WASHINGTON – President Barack… Read More ›

Former executives of a huge law firm that imploded could go to prison for 25 years

Former executives of a huge law firm that imploded could go to prison for 25 years

  (Reuters) — A Manhattan prosecutor urged a jury Thursday to convict three former executives of Dewey and LeBoeuf on the charge that they allegedly… Read More ›

HP is now trying to rescue some employees involved in its unusual layoff

HP is now trying to rescue some employees involved in its unusual layoff

  HP is now trying to rectify a situation in which the company was forcing a few hundred of its employees to take new jobs… Read More ›

Joe Biden’s interview with Stephen Colbert turned incredibly emotional

Joe Biden’s interview with Stephen Colbert turned incredibly emotional

  Vice President Joe Biden, in an emotional interview with comedian Stephen Colbert on Thursday, said he was not in a place to say that… Read More ›

New York – Brian Williams Returning To Air On Sept. 22

New York – Brian Williams Returning To Air On Sept. 22

  New York – Former NBC News anchor Brian Williams will return to the air on Sept. 22 as part of MSNBC’s coverage of Pope… Read More ›

New York – Man Swims 2 Miles From Statue Of Liberty To New York City

New York – Man Swims 2 Miles From Statue Of Liberty To New York City

  New York – Martin Strel swims with a knife strapped to his right leg — in case he encounters sharks, “vampire” fish and other… Read More ›

Washington – U.S. Intelligence Chief: Iraq And Syria May Not Survive As States

Washington – U.S. Intelligence Chief: Iraq And Syria May Not Survive As States

  Washington – Iraq and Syria may have been permanently torn asunder by war and sectarian tensions, the head of the Defense Intelligence Agency said… Read More ›

U.S. warns Russia on military buildup in Syria

U.S. warns Russia on military buildup in Syria

Washington – America’s top diplomat called his Russian counterpart Wednesday to warn that Moscow’s military buildup of troops in Syria could escalate the bloody conflict there… Read More ›

Moschino designer Jeremy Scott served with copyright lawsuit

Moschino designer Jeremy Scott served with copyright lawsuit

  Jeremy Scott, creative director at the fashion house Moschino, is so hot right now that Kanye West name dropped him at the VMAs. On… Read More ›

Japan flooding: Houses swept away, residents stuck on roofs

Japan flooding: Houses swept away, residents stuck on roofs

Tokyo – Heavy flooding over eastern Japan washed away houses and forced residents to their rooftops, desperate for rescue by military helicopters. The raging brown floodwaters spawned… Read More ›

U.S. to take at least 10,000 more Syrian refugees

U.S. to take at least 10,000 more Syrian refugees

Washington – President Barack Obama has ordered his administration to “scale up” the number of Syrian refugees admitted to the United States in the coming year,… Read More ›

Senate Democrats block disapproval bill on Iran deal

Senate Democrats block disapproval bill on Iran deal

Victory for Obama, as Republicans fail to garner enough support for a vote that would have prompted a presidential veto   WASHINGTON (AP) — US… Read More ›

House edges toward legal action against Obama on Iran deal

House edges toward legal action against Obama on Iran deal

Representatives pass resolution that declares president failed to comply with terms of Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act   WASHINGTON – Shortly after President Barack Obama declared… Read More ›

Obama declares victory as Senate Democrats block vote on Iran resolution

Obama declares victory as Senate Democrats block vote on Iran resolution

President lauds ‘historic step forward’ for diplomacy; AIPAC warns failure to vote on deal creates ‘dangerous moment for America’   WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama… Read More ›

Gaza doctor makes stethoscope with 3D printer

Gaza doctor makes stethoscope with 3D printer

Dr. Tarek Loubani hopes the low-cost stethescopes can alleviate supply shortages in the blockaded Strip; he hopes to ‘produce these devices locally so that they… Read More ›

High schooler saves American tourist’s life at Yad VaShem

High schooler saves American tourist’s life at Yad VaShem

MDA volunteer Yam Carmel was walking through the Jerusalem museum when he saw a man collapsed on the floor. Performing CPR, he was able to… Read More ›