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Analysis: Syrian conflict worsens as outside states raise involvement

Analysis: Syrian conflict worsens as outside states raise involvement

The fact that Iran, Hezbollah, and Russia are willing to escalate conflict by entering ground forces and increasing arms shipments means that Assad’s position in… Read More ›

Gazan female sports journalist aims to go beyond the border

Gazan female sports journalist aims to go beyond the border

Working in a male-dominated industry in a conservative environment isn’t always easy.   With her camera and notepad at the ready, it’s a regular day’s… Read More ›

World-renowned chefs headed for Israel

World-renowned chefs headed for Israel

International culinary project to come to Israel in November, offering customers a unique blend of food culture in new and unique dishes. No Israeli restaurant… Read More ›

China has an unsettling nuclear deterrence strategy

China has an unsettling nuclear deterrence strategy

Military watchers around the world eagerly anticipated China’s Sept. 3 military parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the surrender of Japan and the end… Read More ›

Asian stocks are tumbling

Asian stocks are tumbling

  Asian stocks, much like those in the US before them, have begun Thursday’s trading session deep in the red. Having soared by 7.71% yesterday… Read More ›

House Republicans just won a major, unexpected victory in a battle with Obama

House Republicans just won a major, unexpected victory in a battle with Obama

  Republicans in the US House of Representatives have standing to proceed with a lawsuit against US President Barack Obama’s administration over his signature healthcare… Read More ›

New York – Wall Street Ends Down 1 Percent, Led By Apple, Energy Sector

New York – Wall Street Ends Down 1 Percent, Led By Apple, Energy Sector

  New York – U.S. stocks ended more than 1 percent lower on Wednesday after rallying the day before, led by declines in Apple shares… Read More ›

New York – In A 1st, NYC To Require Salt Warnings On Eatery Menus

New York – In A 1st, NYC To Require Salt Warnings On Eatery Menus

  New York – Some sub sandwiches, movie theater pretzels and even milkshakes and salads will soon come with a first-of-its-kind salt warning symbol in… Read More ›

New York – Vatican Undecided If Will Fly Its Flag Next To Palestine’s At U.N.

New York – Vatican Undecided If Will Fly Its Flag Next To Palestine’s At U.N.

  New York – The Vatican’s chief delegate to the United Nations on Wednesday said it was unclear whether the Holy See would choose to… Read More ›

Queen Elizabeth II becomes Britain’s longest-reigning monarch

Queen Elizabeth II becomes Britain’s longest-reigning monarch

  London – Queen Elizabeth II has thanked people from around the world for their messages of “great kindness” as she marked the day she becomes… Read More ›

ISIS says Norwegian and Chinese hostages are ‘for sale’

ISIS says Norwegian and Chinese hostages are ‘for sale’

Two men stand in yellow jumpsuits, staring toward the camera with a chilling message posted below their portraits: “FOR SALE.” The images, tucked away in… Read More ›

British Airways fire: Jet’s suppression system didn’t work, source says

British Airways fire: Jet’s suppression system didn’t work, source says

The British Airways jetliner that caught fire on the Las Vegas airport’s tarmac had suppression equipment, but it just didn’t work to suppress the flames,… Read More ›

Christians may seek to close holy sites over school dispute

Christians may seek to close holy sites over school dispute

Tourist attractions that draw thousands during the holidays may be shuttered to pressure government to boost educational funding   The heads of Israel’s Christian schools… Read More ›

Mikvah-peeping rabbi Barry Freundel issues public apology

Mikvah-peeping rabbi Barry Freundel issues public apology

Just before the Jewish Day of Atonement, disgraced Washington rabbi sentenced to 6.5 years in prison asks for forgiveness   Barry Freundel, the disgraced Orthodox… Read More ›

Last undecided Senate Democrat comes out for Iran deal

Last undecided Senate Democrat comes out for Iran deal

Senator Maria Cantwell of Washington state lauds deal for pushing Iran ‘away from a nuclear weapons threshold’   Senator Maria Cantwell, the lone undecided Democrat,… Read More ›

Israeli soccer survives shabbat wars

Israeli soccer survives shabbat wars

Attorney general rejects petition by religious players, labor court ruling that soccer matches held on Shabbat are illegal. Israeli soccer authorities called off a threatened… Read More ›

Israeli man murdered in Nigeria

Israeli man murdered in Nigeria

The man, in his 40s, was working for a construction firm in the country. After his attempted kidnapping was interrupted, attackers shot the man from… Read More ›

Republicans look to ditch bill against Iran deal

Republicans look to ditch bill against Iran deal

Leaders in the House of Representatives say Republicans considering alternative legislation due to lack of votes needed just to debate resolution of disapproval. Republicans who… Read More ›

Israelis suffer through worst dust storm in 10 years

Israelis suffer through worst dust storm in 10 years

Israelis suffer through worst dust storm in 10 years   A thick haze blanketed the nation’s skies for the second day in a row on… Read More ›

‘You are the mighty ones of power of the Jews, your merit protects us all’

‘You are the mighty ones of power of the Jews, your merit protects us all’

United Torah Judaism MK Moshe Gafni offers words of praise at Bnei Brak parade for farmers who kept ‘shmita’ year.   A massive celebratory parade, blessings… Read More ›