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Boycotts are not the answer, says Palestinian peace activist

Boycotts are not the answer, says Palestinian peace activist

Although the majority of West Bank Palestinians favor violence against Israelis, there are pockets of disciples of Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King.   The… Read More ›

Amazing IDF rescue mission caught on camera

Amazing IDF rescue mission caught on camera

The five men were given shelter by a local Palestinian when their car was set alight after a wrong turn en route to the Tomb… Read More ›

‘Israel-Egypt ties never been better, yet don’t expect Sisi trip to Jerusalem’

‘Israel-Egypt ties never been better, yet don’t expect Sisi trip to Jerusalem’

The domestic Egyptian situation and the lack of progress in resolving the Israel-Palestinian conflict has thus far prevented a visit by Sisi to the Jewish… Read More ›

Obama left a moving comment on a ‘Humans of New York’ photo from Iran

Obama left a moving comment on a ‘Humans of New York’ photo from Iran

  A recent photograph of an Iranian father and his young son posted to the popular “Humans of New York” Facebook page caught the attention… Read More ›

A police officer could face charges for shooting his own cruiser ‘to concoct a story that he was fired upon’

A police officer could face charges for shooting his own cruiser ‘to concoct a story that he was fired upon’

  A police officer in Massachusetts may be fired and could face criminal charges after he was accused of firing shots at his own service vehicle… Read More ›

Guatemala’s most powerful man just got arrested hours after resigning as president

Guatemala’s most powerful man just got arrested hours after resigning as president

  GUATEMALA CITY (Reuters) – Guatemala’s Otto Perez resigned as president and was jailed on Thursday while a judge weighs charging him in a corruption… Read More ›

The one reason Goldman Sachs thinks Friday’s jobs report could be massive

The one reason Goldman Sachs thinks Friday’s jobs report could be massive

  There’s one reason Goldman Sachs thinks Friday’s jobs report could be huge: There are tons of jobs available. In a note to clients ahead… Read More ›

Fort Worth, TX – Cruz Blames Obama For Climate Of Violence Against Police

Fort Worth, TX – Cruz Blames Obama For Climate Of Violence Against Police

  Fort Worth, TX – Republican presidential contender Ted Cruz blamed President Barack Obama on Thursday for a climate of violence against police, contending the… Read More ›

Boston – US Muslims Hope New Billboards Reclaim Islam’s Message

Boston – US Muslims Hope New Billboards Reclaim Islam’s Message

  Boston – Dozens of billboards with Muslim themes are sprouting nationwide, proclaiming what organizers say is the true message of Islam and its prophet,… Read More ›

Atlanta – Biden Says He’s Not Sure If He Will Seek Presidency

Atlanta – Biden Says He’s Not Sure If He Will Seek Presidency

  Atlanta – Vice President Joe Biden said Thursday he was unsure if he will seek the Democratic presidential nomination, telling a Jewish audience that… Read More ›

Salmon spawns on Obama in Alaska

Salmon spawns on Obama in Alaska

Washington – During his historic trip to Alaska, President Barack Obama spent some time fishing at Kanakanak Beach in Dillingham and in a comical moment, a… Read More ›

Dutch defense ministry: Airman likely left to join ISIS

Dutch defense ministry: Airman likely left to join ISIS

  A sergeant in the Netherlands Royal Air Force recently left for Syria and “probably connected with ISIS,” the Dutch Defense Ministry said Thursday, citing… Read More ›

‘Certainty’ that Reunion debris from MH370, French official says

‘Certainty’ that Reunion debris from MH370, French official says

Now even French investigators are convinced: The airplane debris found on Reunion Island in July belonged to vanished Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, a top French… Read More ›

Khamenei backs parliament vote on nuclear deal

Khamenei backs parliament vote on nuclear deal

President Rouhani opposes debate in legislature, whose speaker predicts ‘heated discussions’   Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Thursday that he believes Iran’s parliament… Read More ›

Three more Democratic senators back Iran deal

Three more Democratic senators back Iran deal

Cory Booker announces support for ‘deeply flawed’ accord; Mark Warner, Heidi Heitkamp also throw weight behind pact   New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker, Virginia… Read More ›

Father of dead Syrian boys: ‘All I want is to be with my children’

Father of dead Syrian boys: ‘All I want is to be with my children’

After shocking photos of 3-year-old’s body washed ashore, Abdullah Kurdi says he will take his two sons, wife for burial in hometown of Kobani  … Read More ›

Rivlin’s new year sweetened with Israeli beekeepers

Rivlin’s new year sweetened with Israeli beekeepers

President greets delegation from the Israeli Honey Council to enjoy the flavor of the land of milk and honey for Rosh Hashanah. Beekeepers from across… Read More ›

Welcome to Anatevka

Welcome to Anatevka

Ukrianian Jewish community brings fictional village to life to house Jewish refugees from conflict zone with pro-Russian rebels. Kiev – Thousands of people were uprooted… Read More ›

Tax reduction announced, to cost gov’t NIS 6.5 billion

Tax reduction announced, to cost gov’t NIS 6.5 billion

PM Netanyahu joins Finance Minister Kahlon in announcing 1% reduction in VAT, 1.5% decrease in business tax, marking major shift in financial policy. Prime Minister… Read More ›

Palestinian prevents lynching of 5 lost American yeshiva students in Hebron

Palestinian prevents lynching of 5 lost American yeshiva students in Hebron

Yeshiva students able to escape from the car before Palestinians torched it.   A Palestinian man saved five American yeshiva students from Brooklyn from being… Read More ›