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Canadian pastor being held in North Korea speaks at news conference

Canadian pastor being held in North Korea speaks at news conference

  A Canadian pastor detained in North Korea made his first public appearance at a news conference in Pyongyang on Thursday, nearly six months after… Read More ›

Israeli diplomat: Don’t count on US Jews to unify against Iran deal

Israeli diplomat: Don’t count on US Jews to unify against Iran deal

In cable to Jerusalem, consul-general in Philadelphia says lobbying against deal could alienate White House, Democrats and limit Jewish organizational influence   WASHINGTON (JTA) —… Read More ›

Cameron’s use of the word ‘swarm’ to refer to flow of illegal aliens brings accusations of dehumanizing language

Cameron’s use of the word ‘swarm’ to refer to flow of illegal aliens brings accusations of dehumanizing language

Cameron’s use of the word ‘swarm’ to refer to flow of illegal aliens brings accusations of dehumanizing language   LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister David… Read More ›

Obama in call to arms: Stop big money from quashing nuke deal

Obama in call to arms: Stop big money from quashing nuke deal

President tells supporters of accord the agreement with Tehran is not ‘the best of bad alternatives but actually a very good deal’   WASHINGTON —… Read More ›

The easy way to save Israel’s collapsing tourism industry

The easy way to save Israel’s collapsing tourism industry

Op-ed: Israel has a tourist offering unlike any other country: Archaeological sites, great beaches, thumping nightlife, fantastic food and compelling landscapes. But great content means… Read More ›

New film explores struggles of gay Palestinians in Israel

New film explores struggles of gay Palestinians in Israel

The film ‘Oriented’ documents the lives of three gay Palestinians living in the heart of Tel Aviv’s gay community, and highlights the identity conflicts that… Read More ›

Bennett announces extra funds for LGBT youth

Bennett announces extra funds for LGBT youth

In wake of Jerusalem gay pride parade stabbing attack, education minister says no one in Israel should ‘fear walking outside due to their lifestyle.’ Right-wing… Read More ›

Report: Top French official says if Congress rejects Iran deal, a better deal could be achieved

Report: Top French official says if Congress rejects Iran deal, a better deal could be achieved

Hollande’s senior adviser expresses misgivings about the nuclear deal reached with Iran according to Bloomberg report; official tweets denial of report.   Contrary to US… Read More ›

Report: Palestinian baby killed in suspected W. Bank ‘Price Tag’ attack

Report: Palestinian baby killed in suspected W. Bank ‘Price Tag’ attack

It was reported that graffiti in Hebrew was found scrawled on walls near the site of the incident reading “revenge” and “live the king.”  … Read More ›

Hotovely: Netanyahu government will back more settlement building

Hotovely: Netanyahu government will back more settlement building

Beit El settlers shout at deputy foreign minister: “Where were you yesterday during the demolitions?”   Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely pledged on Thursday that… Read More ›

PA, EU: Israel’s authorization of 300 new settler homes harms harmful to peace

PA, EU: Israel’s authorization of 300 new settler homes harms harmful to peace

Nabil Abu Rudaineh, spokesman for the PA presidency, said the decision would sabotage US and EU efforts to resume the peace process between Israel and… Read More ›

Yad Vashem marks diversity, bravery of Red Army Jews

Yad Vashem marks diversity, bravery of Red Army Jews

A new, online exhibit recounts the histories of 100 Jewish soldiers who fought during the Holocaust   A new, online exhibit at Yad Vashem recounts… Read More ›

Facebook just revealed its genius plan to make money from Messenger

Facebook just revealed its genius plan to make money from Messenger

  On today’s Facebook earnings call, investors asked several questions about two fledgling businesses: Instagram and Messenger. We know the plan for Instagram. Earlier this quarter, Facebook rolled… Read More ›

The bull market is coming to an end

The bull market is coming to an end

  No one knows to what still crazier level this stock market is headed, or what kind of decline – if any ever, the bulls… Read More ›

Whole Foods CEO says the company was a ‘victim’ in overcharging scandal

Whole Foods CEO says the company was a ‘victim’ in overcharging scandal

  A Whole Foods executive says the company feels victimized following an investigation that found several stores were overcharging customers for food. “It’s just something… Read More ›

Chattanooga, TN – Police Release Video Of Traffic Stop Of Chattanooga Shooter

Chattanooga, TN – Police Release Video Of Traffic Stop Of Chattanooga Shooter

  Chattanooga, TN – Police have released dashcam video of an April traffic stop that led to driving-under-the-influence charges against the Chattanooga man who later… Read More ›

Jerusalem – Police Examining Irregularities In Kashrut Department And Religious Council

Jerusalem – Police Examining Irregularities In Kashrut Department And Religious Council

  Jerusalem – The battle being waged by Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem Aryeh Stern to reform kashrut supervision in the capital was stepped up a… Read More ›

United Nations – UN: Expect 11.2 Billion Population By The End Of The Century

United Nations – UN: Expect 11.2 Billion Population By The End Of The Century

  United Nations – Move over: The world’s population is expected to reach 8.5 billion by 2030 and 9.7 billion in 2050, a new United… Read More ›

North Korean rocket launch pad upgrade complete, analysts say

North Korean rocket launch pad upgrade complete, analysts say

  Satellite images suggest North Korea has finished the latest upgrade to its Sohae launching and rocket testing station in the country’s west, analysts say.… Read More ›

Pakistani police: Militant leader killed in shootout

Pakistani police: Militant leader killed in shootout

  Islamabad, Pakistan (CNN)Pakistani police have killed the leader of an al Qaeda-linked militant group that has repeatedly carried out deadly attacks on the country’s… Read More ›