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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 ›

House Republicans will move to stop Iran deal vote clock

House Republicans will move to stop Iran deal vote clock

“The House has no interest in being a midwife to a disastrous Obama foreign policy,” Rep. Peter Roskam says.   WASHINGTON – House Republicans have… Read More ›

‘Druse no obstacle to ISIS reaching Israel’

‘Druse no obstacle to ISIS reaching Israel’

Whbee: If Israelis want to help Syrian Druse, they need to give them the ability to defend themselves   Syrian Druse in the southern Jabal… Read More ›

Obama reinforces Iran win

Obama reinforces Iran win

If the 41 senators now openly supporting the nuclear deal stick to their guns, those opposing it in Congress will not be able to pass… Read More ›

United Airlines’ CEO has resigned

United Airlines’ CEO has resigned

  United Airlines CEO Jeff Smisek has resigned from the company. The Chicago-based airline announced Smisek’s departure, as well as the installation of Oscar Munoz… Read More ›

Hillary Clinton: ‘I’m sorry’

Hillary Clinton: ‘I’m sorry’

  Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton appeared to offer a direct apology on Tuesday for the email controversy that has become an obstacle for… Read More ›

Chris Christie is facing another ‘scandal that just won’t die’

Chris Christie is facing another ‘scandal that just won’t die’

  United Airlines CEO Jeff Smisek’s resignation, which was announced Tuesday, could cause headaches for the presidential campaign of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. Christie… Read More ›

Fox Lake, IL – Promising Lead In Illinois Officer’s Slaying Comes Up Empty

Fox Lake, IL – Promising Lead In Illinois Officer’s Slaying Comes Up Empty

  Fox Lake, IL – The head of a task force investigating the fatal shooting of a northern Illinois police officer said Tuesday that a… Read More ›

Kiryas Joel, NY – 163 Acre Annexation Plan Passed By Town Of Monroe, 507 Voted Down

Kiryas Joel, NY – 163 Acre Annexation Plan Passed By Town Of Monroe, 507 Voted Down

Kirays Joel, NY – The proposed Kiryas Joel annexation has cleared yet another legal hurdle as the Town of Monroe board passed a 164 acre… Read More ›