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Hundreds attend Jerusalem rally in support of capital’s LGBT community

Hundreds attend Jerusalem rally in support of capital’s LGBT community

Amid markedly heightened security, a cross-section of gay rights supporters expressed their hope that the lessons of the tragedy had been learned.   One month… Read More ›

Will demoting army’s top legal officer hurt Israel’s position at ICC?

Will demoting army’s top legal officer hurt Israel’s position at ICC?

Many think the IDF is playing with fire on the issue.   Most Israelis did not notice when the army decided to have incoming Military… Read More ›

White House not opposed to blocking Iran deal vote

White House not opposed to blocking Iran deal vote

A senior official said that The White House will not oppose efforts by Democrats in Congress to block vote disapproving of the Iran nuclear deal.… Read More ›

Ultra-Orthodox tell Jerusalem bike sharers to take a hike

Ultra-Orthodox tell Jerusalem bike sharers to take a hike

Capital’s planned bicycle-sharing program comes under fire from those who oppose public violations of the Jewish Sabbath   AFP — A bicycle-sharing plan for Jerusalem… Read More ›

Perverse text messages led to Jared Fogle’s downfall

Perverse text messages led to Jared Fogle’s downfall

  An investigation into Subway’s ex-spokesman Jared Fogle’s connection to child pornography picked up steam last fall thanks to a phone call from an Indianapolis woman,… Read More ›

The success of Apple Music is even more important for Apple than people realize

The success of Apple Music is even more important for Apple than people realize

  Apple Music may secretly be a bigger deal than it appears for Apple. Jessica Lessin at The Information reports that Apple’s long-term goal for… Read More ›

Elon Musk just revealed when Tesla is going to start making its most affordable model yet

Elon Musk just revealed when Tesla is going to start making its most affordable model yet

  Tesla fans will finally be able to pre-order the Tesla Model 3 in March when the company unveils the new car, the company’s CEO… Read More ›

New York – Review: Gibney Presents Steve Jobs’ Darker Side In New Docu

New York – Review: Gibney Presents Steve Jobs’ Darker Side In New Docu

  New York – Was Steve Jobs a brilliant visionary whose singular mind, capable of blending art, technology and commerce as never before, inspired the… Read More ›

Tehran, Iran – Top IRGC Commander Pledges Continued Military Enhancement Until Israel Is Overthrown

Tehran, Iran – Top IRGC Commander Pledges Continued Military Enhancement Until Israel Is Overthrown

Iran – The senior commander for the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) in Tehran province pledged that the Islamic Revolution will continue to “enhance its… Read More ›

North Korea – Is N. Korean Airline World’s Worst? It May Be The Quirkiest

North Korea – Is N. Korean Airline World’s Worst? It May Be The Quirkiest

  North Korea – If an Air Koryo passenger ignores its no-photography rule, a flight attendant might take the camera and delete the pictures herself.… Read More ›

How you can help in the migrant crisis

How you can help in the migrant crisis

Atlanta – A new report from the UNHCR, the United Nations refugee agency, says that more than 2,500 migrants and refugees have died or gone missing… Read More ›

Taylor Swift accused of channeling colonialism in new video

Taylor Swift accused of channeling colonialism in new video

  While many fans are talking about the steamy chemistry between Taylor Swift and Scott Eastwood in her new music video, the singer is taking… Read More ›

Libyan symbol of freedom sentenced to 6 years behind bars

Libyan symbol of freedom sentenced to 6 years behind bars

Eman al-Obeidi escaped Moammar Gadhafi’s dictatorship and became a symbol of freedom of the Libyan revolution. But four years later in America, she is no… Read More ›

Knesset advances controversial anti-terror bill

Knesset advances controversial anti-terror bill

Draft law goes to committee before final approval; critics describe legislation increasing punishment for terrorism as ‘totalitarian’   The Knesset advanced late Wednesday night a… Read More ›

SodaStream chief accuses boycotters of anti-Semitism

SodaStream chief accuses boycotters of anti-Semitism

With shutting of West Bank factory, Daniel Birnbaum says BDS movement has ‘marginal’ effect on beverage company’s business   IDAN HANEGEV INDUSTRIAL PARK, Israel (AP)… Read More ›

IDF strikes Gaza after sniper fire hits Israeli homes

IDF strikes Gaza after sniper fire hits Israeli homes

No reports of injuries in strike on Hamas base after bullets damage houses in Netiv Ha’asara   The IDF struck a Hamas target in the… Read More ›

US NGO to send 75 bionic arms to Syrian children

US NGO to send 75 bionic arms to Syrian children

Limbitless, founded by American graduate students, uses 3-D printers to make the limbs more cheaply; many Syrian children have lost limbs due to Syrian army’s… Read More ›

Prime minister: ‘Zero tolerance for stone-throwing’

Prime minister: ‘Zero tolerance for stone-throwing’

Rules of engagement may change after recent attacks in and around Jerusalem; two border police companies and 400 police officers will be added to protect… Read More ›

Gov’t finds victory in defeat on Iran, says official

Gov’t finds victory in defeat on Iran, says official

High-ranking official tells Ynet that campaign was successful in delegitimizing deal after Obama secures veto-threshold votes. The Israeli government was not surprised on Wednesday by… Read More ›

Kahlon puts forth bid to reduce added-tax in hopes of sparking economy

Kahlon puts forth bid to reduce added-tax in hopes of sparking economy

Kahlon is reportedly considering reducing corporate tax by 1.5 percentage points.   Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon on Wednesday announced that he is strongly considering the… Read More ›