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In secret visit, CIA chief said to brief Netanyahu on Iran

In secret visit, CIA chief said to brief Netanyahu on Iran

John Brennan discussed emerging nuclear deal with Israeli officials in high-stakes powwow last week, report says; US Chief of Staff Dempsey also in Israel  … Read More ›

Actor volunteering with Kurdish fighters in Syria appeals for help fighting ISIS

Actor volunteering with Kurdish fighters in Syria appeals for help fighting ISIS

For British actor Michael Enright, the release of video footage by ISIS showing the August killing of U.S. journalist James Foley first motivated him to… Read More ›

Google is starting a new company to improve cities

Google is starting a new company to improve cities

Google is starting a new, independent urban innovation company called Sidewalk Labs that aims to improve cities, according to a post on Google+ by CEO Larry… Read More ›

China is done with ‘microphone diplomacy’ over its moves in the South China Sea

China is done with ‘microphone diplomacy’ over its moves in the South China Sea

  WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Differences between the United States and China over the South China Sea and cyber security should not be addressed by “microphone… Read More ›

New York – Why Americans Are Getting New Credit Cards

New York – Why Americans Are Getting New Credit Cards

  New York – A big change is happening inside your wallet. U.S. banks, tired of spending billions each year to pay back fleeced consumers,… Read More ›

NGO accuses Israel of systematic abuse of Palestinian kids

NGO accuses Israel of systematic abuse of Palestinian kids

Palestinian children’s rights group says ‘ill-treatment is still widespread, systematic and institutionalized’ in IDF detention system; IDF source denies allegations. A West Bank-based children’s rights… Read More ›

London cinemas reject calls to boycott Israel Film Festival

London cinemas reject calls to boycott Israel Film Festival

40 of Britain’s filmmakers and artists, all well known for their strong criticism of Israel, write open boycott letter. LONDON – With memories of last… Read More ›

NGO publishes a preemptive strike against UN’s report on Gaza war

NGO publishes a preemptive strike against UN’s report on Gaza war

Report also heavily criticizes NGOs that have filed reports and statements alleging the IDF committed war crimes during July-August war.   NGO Monitor late Tuesday… Read More ›

Washington – House Votes To Repeal Country-of-origin Labeling On Meat

Washington – House Votes To Repeal Country-of-origin Labeling On Meat

                      Washington –  House Republicans voted    Wednesday to repeal a law requiring  country-of-origin labels… Read More ›

South Korea MERS outbreak: Officials brace for ‘most important period’

South Korea MERS outbreak: Officials brace for ‘most important period’

Seoul, South Korea – In the third week of the MERS outbreak, South Korea is bracing for what national officials call “the most important period” in… Read More ›

Israel-linked virus attacked nuke talks hotels, report claims

Israel-linked virus attacked nuke talks hotels, report claims

Russian cyber-security firm says improved Duqu virus was found in computers of 3 European hotels that hosted negotiations   Three European hotels that hosted negotiations… Read More ›

US says it ‘takes steps’ to ensure Iran talks secure

US says it ‘takes steps’ to ensure Iran talks secure

American officials refuse to say whether they believe Israeli spyware compromised recent nuclear deliberations US State Department spokesman Jeff Rathke (YouTube screen capture) “We are… Read More ›

Students: Bar-Ilan proposed religious, psychological ‘help’ for Pride Month

Students: Bar-Ilan proposed religious, psychological ‘help’ for Pride Month

LGBT students outraged after allegation that religious-oriented university refused to permit a public event or distribution of brochures, and reportedly suggested a panel of psychologists… Read More ›

The Palestinian who opposes the boycott against Israel

The Palestinian who opposes the boycott against Israel

Bassam Eid, a human rights activist, says boycotts sonly ends up harming the Palestinians, and says Israelis should demand PM for solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict:… Read More ›

RFK’s daughter honors her father’s legacy and devotion to Israel

RFK’s daughter honors her father’s legacy and devotion to Israel

Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, former lieutenant-governor of Maryland, delivers moving tribute at Herzliya Conference. KATHLEEN KENNEDY TOWNSEND addresses the Herzliya Conference at IDC Herzliya on Tuesday.… Read More ›

Analysis: An embarrassing headache for Likud that Netanyahu didn’t need

Analysis: An embarrassing headache for Likud that Netanyahu didn’t need

How Oren Hazan got into the Knesset in the first place, whether he can get kicked out, and what it means for the upcoming Likud… Read More ›

After prayer at the grave of the Grand Lubavitcher Rebbe, American Pharaoh wins the Triple Crown

After prayer at the grave of the Grand Lubavitcher Rebbe, American Pharaoh wins the Triple Crown

At long last, the Triple Crown drought is over. American Pharoah led all the way to win the Belmont Stakes by 5 ½ lengths on Saturday, becoming the… Read More ›

Ahead of polls, Erdogan slams foreign, “Jewish-backed media”

Ahead of polls, Erdogan slams foreign, “Jewish-backed media”

Turkey’s president lashes out at press critical of his increasingly authoritarian rule; parliamentary elections to be held Sunday ISTANBUL — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan… Read More ›

The Most Interesting Rabbis in the World (Dos Equis Parody)

The Most Interesting Rabbis in the World (Dos Equis Parody)

Blair to fight against anti-Semitism in Europe

Blair to fight against anti-Semitism in Europe

Former British PM and Mideast envoy for Quartet to chair European Council on Tolerance and Reconciliation, which campaigns to halt discrimination against Jews, make Holocaust… Read More ›