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PA presents claims of Israeli crimes to ICC

PA presents claims of Israeli crimes to ICC

Documents presented to chief prosecutor meant to convince ICC to investigate claims; Foreign Ministry: ‘We hope attorney won’t fall for this trap.’ The Palestinian Authority… Read More ›

Jewish Agency seeks to streamline Ukraine efforts as immigrants deal with war traumas

Jewish Agency seeks to streamline Ukraine efforts as immigrants deal with war traumas

Immigrants escaping the fighting in Ukraine could require extended stays in absorption centers to deal with the issues brought about by surviving war.   The… Read More ›

Israel supporters to rally in Geneva against UNHRC Gaza report

Israel supporters to rally in Geneva against UNHRC Gaza report

Opponents of the report, including the State of Israel, are upset that it appears to equate the IDF with the Hamas terrorist group.   Pro-Israel… Read More ›

Analysis: PA war crimes charges aren’t really about Gaza

Analysis: PA war crimes charges aren’t really about Gaza

The report pushes forward on the issue of whether settlements are war crimes.   Where does the Palestinian Authority’s Thursday submission of a report on… Read More ›

Exclusive Interview with Asaf Goren the “Hebrew Breaker”

Exclusive Interview with Asaf Goren the “Hebrew Breaker”

We recently sat down with Asaf Goren the “Hebrew Breaker”. Asaf auditioned for “So you think you can Dance” and his video on YouTube has… Read More ›

Swimmer Marc Hinawi brings Israel eighth medal at European Games

Swimmer Marc Hinawi brings Israel eighth medal at European Games

“I’m really happy, but I believe I can swim faster,” Hinawi says after event.   Israel’s medal haul at the European Games is up to… Read More ›

Saunas and art therapy: Rehab for convicted Saudi extremists

Saunas and art therapy: Rehab for convicted Saudi extremists

Desert kingdom is revving up its jihadist rehabilitation program with religious education and counseling   RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — For most of his 20s,… Read More ›

A Georgetown law professor just perfectly captured the absurdity of Confederate pride

A Georgetown law professor just perfectly captured the absurdity of Confederate pride

  It’s been 150 years since the Civil War officially ended, but take a trip to certain regions in the south and you might get… Read More ›

Bill Gates: The real revolution will be self-driving cars, and Uber could get there first

Bill Gates: The real revolution will be self-driving cars, and Uber could get there first

  At a Financial Times event Wednesday evening, the paper’s editor interviewed Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates. The two reportedly talked extensively about the economy, robots,… Read More ›

Tesla’s Gigafactory could change everything in Reno, Nevada

Tesla’s Gigafactory could change everything in Reno, Nevada

  Construction of Tesla’s $5 billion Gigafactory is in full swing. Although the massive battery factory is not even close to opening its doors, the… Read More ›

Obama just got a legacy-defining victory in the Senate

Obama just got a legacy-defining victory in the Senate

The Senate has handed President Barack Obama a major victory by approving “fast track” authority to negotiate trade agreements in Asia and elsewhere. The 60-to-38… Read More ›

Brooklyn, NY – Arrest Made in Hit-Run That Killed Elderly Man Caught On Video

Brooklyn, NY – Arrest Made in Hit-Run That Killed Elderly Man Caught On Video

  Brooklyn, NY – Authorities have made an arrest after a 93-year-old man was fatally struck by two vehicles, a car and a tractor-trailer, that… Read More ›

Washington – Obama to Heckler: ‘You’re in My House’, ‘Shame On You’

Washington – Obama to Heckler: ‘You’re in My House’, ‘Shame On You’

  Washington – US President Barack Obama would normally expect a warm welcome from gay rights activists, particularly in his own home at the White… Read More ›

New York – Tips For Finding Adjacent Airline Seats Without Paying Extra

New York – Tips For Finding Adjacent Airline Seats Without Paying Extra

  New York –  On top of the bag fees and other charges, families traveling this summer may have to pay extra just to sit… Read More ›

Auschwitz museum theft: Teen boys sentenced

Auschwitz museum theft: Teen boys sentenced

Two UK students have been sentenced after stealing items from the museum at Auschwitz — the former Nazi death camp in Poland. The boys, both… Read More ›

Syria: ISIS destroys ancient Muslim shrines in Palmyra

Syria: ISIS destroys ancient Muslim shrines in Palmyra

ISIS fighters have destroyed two ancient Muslim shrines in the oasis city of Palmyra, the Syrian government confirmed Wednesday, the latest act of cultural vandalism… Read More ›

2nd prison worker charged in connection with inmates’ escape

2nd prison worker charged in connection with inmates’ escape

Cadyville, New York – A corrections officer from the Clinton Correctional Facility in upstate New York has been charged with three felonies and a misdemeanor in… Read More ›

Israel: Palestinians impeding Ramadan travel relief

Israel: Palestinians impeding Ramadan travel relief

Security official says Abbas is refusing to cooperate, despite Israeli readiness to ease worshipers’ entrance into Jerusalem   Israel on Wednesday accused the Palestinian Authority… Read More ›

World powers offering Iran nuclear reactors as part of deal

World powers offering Iran nuclear reactors as part of deal

In appendix to pact still being hashed out, US to give Tehran high-tech equipment if it shutters Arak heavy-water facility   VIENNA (AP) — The… Read More ›

Iran hardens stance on nuke deal as deadline nears

Iran hardens stance on nuke deal as deadline nears

Ayatollah Khamenei says demands that his country halt atomic research and development are ‘excessive coercion’   Iran’s constitutional watchdog has ratified legislation banning access to… Read More ›