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Bible Museum to display artifacts from Holy Land under new deal

Bible Museum to display artifacts from Holy Land under new deal

The new museum to open in Washington DC in 2017 seeks to tell the Biblical story based on archaeological material; to that end, it will… Read More ›

British tourist under attack for expressing love for Israel

British tourist under attack for expressing love for Israel

Emma Carter from London came under attack from friends on Facebook after posting about her love for Israel and its people, leading her to close… Read More ›

Five Israelis lightly hurt from stone throwing in East Jerusalem

Five Israelis lightly hurt from stone throwing in East Jerusalem

Four Jews and one Arab wounded from stones being pelted at a bus and two private cars in At-Tur; security forces searching for perpetrators. A… Read More ›

Erdogan gambles on war with Kurds, Syria

Erdogan gambles on war with Kurds, Syria

“The current policy of Erdogan is not directed toward security, stability, peace and reconciliation in Turkey, but focused on the war and escalation.”   Turkish… Read More ›

Bangkok bombing: Who done it?

Bangkok bombing: Who done it?

The particular method used – the laying of an improvised explosive device – could indicate which groups were more likely than others to carry out… Read More ›

France laying groundwork to recognize ‘Palestine’

France laying groundwork to recognize ‘Palestine’

French foreign minister Fabius meets his counterpart in Paris.   Indications the French do not intend to bring a Middle East peace resolution to the… Read More ›

Labor leader says he would welcome Ashkenazi in party

Labor leader says he would welcome Ashkenazi in party

Call follows similar invitation from Yesh Atid head Lapid   Former IDF chief of staff Lt.- Gen. (res.) Gabi Ashkenazi should enter politics with Labor,… Read More ›

Palestinian female prisoner launches hunger strike

Palestinian female prisoner launches hunger strike

Attorney Shireen Issawi, held without trial for suspected involvement in terror, strikes in support of Mohammed Allaan   Palestinian detainee Shireen Issawi, held by Israel… Read More ›

GOLDMAN: Our clients recently asked us a surprising question

GOLDMAN: Our clients recently asked us a surprising question

  Wall Street’s investment pros get paid a lot of money to answer all sorts of questions about the markets and the economy. And there’s… Read More ›

The Tianjin explosion could be a turning point in China’s war on corruption

The Tianjin explosion could be a turning point in China’s war on corruption

  The massive explosion that tore through the port of Tianjin on August 12 has had a profound effect on the city. As well as… Read More ›

Uber is making New York City cab drivers miserable — and now they have proof

Uber is making New York City cab drivers miserable — and now they have proof

  Taxi drivers aren’t happy with the effects that Uber and other ride-hailing services are having on their business. Now New York cab drivers have… Read More ›

Spain – Matisyahu Responds To Cancellation Of Spanish Concert

Spain – Matisyahu Responds To Cancellation Of Spanish Concert

  Spain – Rapper and reggae star Matisyahu, who was axed over the weekend from a festival line up near Valencia, Spain, because he would… Read More ›

Georgetown, KY – McConnell Acknowledges Difficulty In Blocking Iran Deal

Georgetown, KY – McConnell Acknowledges Difficulty In Blocking Iran Deal

  Georgetown, KY – President Barack Obama has “a great likelihood of success” in his showdown with congressional Republicans on the Iran nuclear deal, Senate… Read More ›

Washington – Senator Menendez To Announce Iran Nuclear Pact Stance

Washington – Senator Menendez To Announce Iran Nuclear Pact Stance

  Washington – Senator Robert Menendez, who is widely expected to oppose a proposed nuclear deal with Iran, is set on Tuesday to formally announce… Read More ›

Jeb Bush’s biggest hurdle: himself

Jeb Bush’s biggest hurdle: himself

Des Moines, Iowa – Jeb Bush faces many challenges in his bid to become the Republican presidential nominee: a position on immigration that’s unpopular among many… Read More ›

Concerns inside White House about possible Joe Biden candidacy

Concerns inside White House about possible Joe Biden candidacy

Edgartown, Massachusetts – As Joe Biden might say, it would be a big deal if he runs for president. A “BFD.” But there is one major… Read More ›

Indonesia plane crash: Weather hampers searchers trying to reach debris

Indonesia plane crash: Weather hampers searchers trying to reach debris

Jakarta, Indonesia – Searchers struggled with rugged, forested terrain Monday, trying to reach debris believed to be from an Indonesian airliner. They gave up when bad… Read More ›

New military advocate general prepared for ICC fight

New military advocate general prepared for ICC fight

With threat of international lawsuits growing, defense minister names Col. Sharon Afek IDF’s top attorney   Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon appointed Col. Sharon Afek to… Read More ›

Israeli envoy urges UN chief to condemn latest terror attacks

Israeli envoy urges UN chief to condemn latest terror attacks

After third stabbing in 3 days, Prosor says ‘disturbing new pattern’ sees Palestinian assailants ‘take advantage of a person’s natural desire to help’   Israel’s… Read More ›

When a Dutch Jewish woman taught SS officers how to dance

When a Dutch Jewish woman taught SS officers how to dance

Roosje Glaser would pose for photos with Nazi soldiers in occupied Holland. The defiant spirit that helped her survive Auschwitz is captured in a new… Read More ›