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Britain reopens embassy in Iran, with FM on hand

Britain reopens embassy in Iran, with FM on hand

Four years after Tehran building trashed by a mob, Hammond hails ‘historic moment’ in relationship with Islamic Republic   Britain’s foreign secretary reopened his country’s… Read More ›

Caliphate’s creed or Hebrew hello?

Caliphate’s creed or Hebrew hello?

Residents in small Louisiana town report sign believed to be ISIS propaganda; Sherrif confirms: Sign is welcoming message in Hebrew. Residents of Gardner, Louisiana were… Read More ›

Newly released documents show US attempts to halt Israeli nuclear weapons program

Newly released documents show US attempts to halt Israeli nuclear weapons program

Gov’t papers dating from 1969-72 reveal American discussions about how to convince Israel to abandon pursuit of atomic weapons and to sign the non-proliferation treaty.… Read More ›

9 Palestinians arrested on terror charges

9 Palestinians arrested on terror charges

Security forces recently arrested an alleged Palestinian cell suspected of several terror attacks, including a firebomb attack that wounded an Israeli driver and throwing Molotov… Read More ›

Palestinian youths seeking revenge for Duma attack charged with Jerusalem firebombings

Palestinian youths seeking revenge for Duma attack charged with Jerusalem firebombings

Following an intensive investigation in coordination with Jerusalem Police, the suspects were arrested two weeks ago by the Shin Bet.   The Shin Bet (Israel… Read More ›

Was anti-Semitism behind the mass food poisoning of Israeli youth soccer team in Bulgaria?

Was anti-Semitism behind the mass food poisoning of Israeli youth soccer team in Bulgaria?

According to Sport 5 television, members of the team who were staying at their hotel in Sofia began complaining of stomach aches and diarrhea, while… Read More ›

Ethnicity less important than ideology in debate over new Muslim leader at J Street U

Ethnicity less important than ideology in debate over new Muslim leader at J Street U

Despite growing up sympathetic to the Palestinians, Amna Farooqi grew closer to Zionism during college, even going so far as to spend a semester studying… Read More ›

American Airlines to end direct flights to Israel from Philadelphia

American Airlines to end direct flights to Israel from Philadelphia

The last direct flight from Philadelphia to Tel Aviv will be on January 4, 2016. The final Tel Aviv to Philadelphia flight will take place… Read More ›

In fresh leak, Ashley Madison CEO’s emails released

In fresh leak, Ashley Madison CEO’s emails released

Hackers post second, larger batch of data from infidelity site, including correspondence by Jewish founder Noel Biderman   Hackers released a second batch of data… Read More ›

Chinese investors are gobbling up US homes

Chinese investors are gobbling up US homes

Chinese home buyers comprise roughly 2% of US housing demand—and far more than that in the gateway metro areas with excellent airport access. According to… Read More ›

STOCKS GET CRUSHED: Here’s what you need to know

STOCKS GET CRUSHED: Here’s what you need to know

  It was an ugly Thursday for the stock market. The Dow lost more than 350 points, tumbled to its lowest level since February, and… Read More ›

This new SUV shows how car companies can’t compete against Tesla

This new SUV shows how car companies can’t compete against Tesla

  The auto industry isn’t going to be able to produce a successful foil for Tesla anytime soon, and Audi’s all-electric SUV shows why, says… Read More ›

Jerusalem – Charedi Rabbi Trains Arabs In The Fine Art Of Performing Bris Milah

Jerusalem – Charedi Rabbi Trains Arabs In The Fine Art Of Performing Bris Milah

Jerusalem – A charedi mohel, Dovid Tzadok, has become an unlikely teacher and mentor to Arabs in Eastern Jerusalem, instructing them on how to safely… Read More ›

New York – Twitter’s Stock Falls Below IPO Price Amid Ongoing Decline

New York – Twitter’s Stock Falls Below IPO Price Amid Ongoing Decline

  New York – Twitter’s battered shares dipped below their IPO price on Thursday amid ongoing investor concerns about the company’s ability to grow its… Read More ›

Jerusalem – El Al’s Pilot Training Program Accepts First Haredi Woman; Tenacity Pays Off For Married Mother Of Three

Jerusalem – El Al’s Pilot Training Program Accepts First Haredi Woman; Tenacity Pays Off For Married Mother Of Three

Jerusalem – On Wednesday it was announced that the tenacity of a married mother of three from Jerusalem finally paid off, with her becoming the… Read More ›

Police: Woman sought in Bangkok bombing probe

Police: Woman sought in Bangkok bombing probe

Bangkok, Thailand – Police are looking for a “woman wearing a black shirt” in connection with this week’s deadly bombing at Bangkok’s Erawan Shrine, a senior… Read More ›

Greece’s Prime Minister Tsipras resigns, calls for early elections

Greece’s Prime Minister Tsipras resigns, calls for early elections

  Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras announced Thursday he was resigning and called for early parliamentary elections, resetting the debt-ridden country’s government after members of… Read More ›

China: Sodium cyanide levels well past limit at Tianjin explosion site

China: Sodium cyanide levels well past limit at Tianjin explosion site

High levels of dangerous chemicals remain at the site of last week’s deadly chemical warehouse blasts in the northern Chinese city of Tianjin — hundreds… Read More ›

READ: Full text of secret deal between Iran and IAEA on inspections

READ: Full text of secret deal between Iran and IAEA on inspections

Officials confirm draft does not differ from final, confidential deal between UN nuclear watchdog and Tehran   VIENNA — The following is a transcript of… Read More ›

Netanyahu reaches out to Jewish Agency over global Diaspora initiative

Netanyahu reaches out to Jewish Agency over global Diaspora initiative

PM seeks meeting to resolve conflict over nixed project, but is treading lightly to avoid offending coalition partners   Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has written… Read More ›