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Egypt warplanes strike back at extremists in troubled Sinai

Egypt warplanes strike back at extremists in troubled Sinai

Tensions soar after unprecedented terror attack devastates country as it marks second year since ouster of Islamist ex-president   CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian warplanes launched… Read More ›

Firefighters gain control of huge fire near Sea of Galilee

Firefighters gain control of huge fire near Sea of Galilee

Starting at 6 pm, fire came within 400 meters of homes in town of Yavne’el, sparking quick reaction from 4 planes and scores of firefighters.… Read More ›

Palestinians mark murder anniversary: ‘We want an Intifada’

Palestinians mark murder anniversary: ‘We want an Intifada’

Procession remembers Mohammed Abu Khdeir, Palestinian teenager who was murdered by Israelis; slain boy’s father: State cheers on the racists. Hundreds participated in a procession… Read More ›

UNRWA head: A year after the war, Gaza rebuilding to begin

UNRWA head: A year after the war, Gaza rebuilding to begin

According to the UN boss in Gaza, the process of rebuilding has been delayed by restrictions imposed by different bodies, however he is hopeful that… Read More ›

‘Nicky’s kids’ salute the hero who saved them

‘Nicky’s kids’ salute the hero who saved them

Winton, who died in Maidenhead, England, this week at the age of 106, had not intended to mount the urgent rescue mission.   It is… Read More ›

Analysis: Is Muslim Brotherhood going jihadist?

Analysis: Is Muslim Brotherhood going jihadist?

The famed Islamist organization, which formed the ideological roots for more radical jihadist groups such as al-Qaida and Islamic State, is being outshined by its… Read More ›

Analysis: Will there be another Gaza war?

Analysis: Will there be another Gaza war?

While the cease-fire between the second and third wars lasted just 19 months, on average it can be calculated that every 22 months Israel has… Read More ›

Free Syrian Army to ‘Post’: Our struggle is increasingly against Iran

Free Syrian Army to ‘Post’: Our struggle is increasingly against Iran

Spokesman for Revolutionary Command Council in Quneitra and Golan details struggle of rebels near Israeli border.   “The current military situation in the Quneitra area… Read More ›

Hamas chief says armed wing ‘stronger’ now than during Gaza war

Hamas chief says armed wing ‘stronger’ now than during Gaza war

Echoing comments by Shin Bet chief, Ismail Haniyeh notes Gaza-based terror group has beefed up its military capabilities   Nearly a year after Israel and… Read More ›

A missing comma got this woman out of a parking ticket

A missing comma got this woman out of a parking ticket

  Never underestimate the importance of proper punctuation. A village in Ohio is finding that out the hard way, having recently lost a case in… Read More ›

The ‘hot’ housing market is about to experience a serious cooldown

The ‘hot’ housing market is about to experience a serious cooldown

  “For more than 30 years, consistently falling mortgage interest rates have helped spur more home sales. But in about a year’s time, that decades-long… Read More ›

America’s ‘Plan B’ for Iran comes with one huge problem

America’s ‘Plan B’ for Iran comes with one huge problem

  The Iranian nuclear negotiations are currently in overtime as negotiators have agreed to work past the previous June 30 deadline. Should negotiations ultimately fail… Read More ›

Israel – Jerusalem Municipality Seeks To Draw Crowds To Capital In Whimsical, Cheery Fashion

Israel – Jerusalem Municipality Seeks To Draw Crowds To Capital In Whimsical, Cheery Fashion

  Israel – The Jerusalem Municipality has lined the streets of Jerusalem with over 1,000 umbrellas, floating magically in the sunny skies above pedestrians flocking… Read More ›

Baltimore, MD – Man Suspected Of Starting Pharmacy Fire During Baltimore Riots Is Arrested

Baltimore, MD – Man Suspected Of Starting Pharmacy Fire During Baltimore Riots Is Arrested

  Baltimore, MD – A man suspected of torching a CVS Health Corp pharmacy in Baltimore that became a symbol of the April rioting in… Read More ›

Tel Aviv – U.S. Real Estate Firms Turn To Israel Bond Market For Funds

Tel Aviv – U.S. Real Estate Firms Turn To Israel Bond Market For Funds

  Tel Aviv – Foreign real estate developers are expected to issue over $1 billion in bonds in Israel in 2015, as small-to-medium sized firms… Read More ›

Wimbledon 2015: Maria Sharapova wins amid record heat

Wimbledon 2015: Maria Sharapova wins amid record heat

  Wimbledon, England – Boyfriend and girlfriend, Grigor Dimitrov and Maria Sharapova posted back-to-back wins on the same court on yet another sizzling — indeed record-setting… Read More ›

In defense of a regime: North Koreans reject rights abuses

In defense of a regime: North Koreans reject rights abuses

Just weeks after getting rare access to arguably the world’s most reclusive state, a CNN crew led by Will Ripley returned to Pyongyang, where they… Read More ›

Women’s World Cup: Japan edges England, advances to final against U.S.

Women’s World Cup: Japan edges England, advances to final against U.S.

  Defending champion Japan advanced to the Women’s World Cup soccer final with a 2-1 victory Wednesday over England in a semifinal at Edmonton, Alberta.… Read More ›

Egypt cabinet passes anti-terror law, requests faster trials

Egypt cabinet passes anti-terror law, requests faster trials

Following assassination of chief prosecutor, Cairo moves to stem growing violence from Islamist opponents to Sissi rule   Egypt’s government adopted a controversial anti-terror law… Read More ›

Hamas has close ties to IS affiliates in Sinai, say Israel, Egypt

Hamas has close ties to IS affiliates in Sinai, say Israel, Egypt

Following massive attacks against Egyptian army in Sinai, Cairo said to be livid with Hamas over its aid to wounded jihadists   Hamas maintains close… Read More ›