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Ben-Eliezer’s death gives prosecutors a headache

Ben-Eliezer’s death gives prosecutors a headache

Former Minister Ben-Eleizer was in the middle of bribery and fraud hearings when he passed away; now, the prosecution has to give back all of… Read More ›

Egypt seeks tougher punishment for female genital mutilation

Egypt seeks tougher punishment for female genital mutilation

The practice, considered by many in the country as preserving a girl’s purity, can lead to significant health complications and even death. A new bill… Read More ›

Officer in Azaria case cross-examined on witness stand

Officer in Azaria case cross-examined on witness stand

The platoon commander from the Hebron soldier’s infantry company testified Monday morning, becoming the first IDF official to give testimony on behalf of the defense.… Read More ›

PM to meet with religious party leaders in bid to resolve coalition crisis

PM to meet with religious party leaders in bid to resolve coalition crisis

Railway chief: Two-year delay if Shabbat work halted.   Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with the heads of the United Torah Judaism and Shas… Read More ›

Israeli-Chinese hardware incubator launches in Tel Aviv

Israeli-Chinese hardware incubator launches in Tel Aviv

“The Chinese interest in the Israeli startup scene is undeniable yet it is not easy for Israeli companies to break into the Chinese market…” Hila… Read More ›

Brussels Airlines backtracks on halva ban

Brussels Airlines backtracks on halva ban

Israeli embassies worked ‘vigorously’ on issue after scandal over sesame snack erupted last week.   Brussel Airlines is welcoming Achva halva back on board. In… Read More ›

Israeli who dealt arms to Iran to be extradited to US

Israeli who dealt arms to Iran to be extradited to US

Israeli Supreme Court rules that Eli Cohen’s extradition for illegally exporting weapons to the Islamic Republic be upheld.   The Supreme Court ruled on Sunday to… Read More ›

Give arrested aid worker fair trial, Amnesty tells Israel

Give arrested aid worker fair trial, Amnesty tells Israel

Human rights group demands Israeli authorities investigate claims of abuse, ‘forced’ confession   Amnesty International on Monday called on Israel to give an aid worker… Read More ›

Why America’s newest stock exchange is preparing for failure

Why America’s newest stock exchange is preparing for failure

  America has a new stock exchange. IEX, the company founded by the heroes of Michael Lewis’ book “Flash Boys,” is in the process of launching… Read More ›

There’s great news for some of the poorest workers in America

There’s great news for some of the poorest workers in America

  Wages are rising at their fastest pace since the financial crisis, and it appears that the long-pent-up wage pressure may finally be leading to… Read More ›

Mylan is launching the first EpiPen generic at a more than 50% discount

Mylan is launching the first EpiPen generic at a more than 50% discount

  (Reuters) – Mylan NV said on Monday it would launch the first generic to its allergy auto-injector EpiPen at a discount of more than… Read More ›

Tehran – Iran Deploys Russian-Made S-300 Missiles At Its Fordow Nuclear Site

Tehran – Iran Deploys Russian-Made S-300 Missiles At Its Fordow Nuclear Site

  Tehran – Iran has deployed the Russian-supplied S-300 surface-to-air missile defence system around its Fordow underground uranium enrichment facility, Iranian state media reported on… Read More ›

Belgium – Prosecutors: Brussels Attack Probably Arson, Not A Bomb

Belgium – Prosecutors: Brussels Attack Probably Arson, Not A Bomb

  Belgium – The Brussels prosecutor is dismissing reports that a bomb exploded early Monday outside Belgium’s criminal institute, describing the incident as more likely… Read More ›

Tehran – US Drone Enters Iran’s Airspace, Leaves After Warning

Tehran – US Drone Enters Iran’s Airspace, Leaves After Warning

  Tehran – Iran’s military detected a U.S. drone entering Iranian airspace on Monday and issued a warning for it to leave, which it subsequently… Read More ›

Could Trump turn the tide post-Labor Day?

Could Trump turn the tide post-Labor Day?

Opinion – After Labor Day, the presidential campaign will move into high gear. The candidates will be racing against the electoral clock and the campaigns… Read More ›

Brexit leader Nigel Farage calls Trump ‘the new Ronald Reagan’

Brexit leader Nigel Farage calls Trump ‘the new Ronald Reagan’

Brexit campaign leader Nigel Farage wrote an op-ed for the Daily Mail over the weekend recounting his trip to the United States to campaign with… Read More ›

What is Donald Trump’s immigration plan — and when will we see it?

What is Donald Trump’s immigration plan — and when will we see it?

Los Angeles – Donald Trump’s lack of clarity on his plans for dealing with some 11 million undocumented immigrants in this country has been so… Read More ›

Turkey accuses Syrian Kurds of ‘ethnic cleansing

Turkey accuses Syrian Kurds of ‘ethnic cleansing

Ankara says it will continue targeting Kurdish militia if group doesn’t retreat past Euphrates River   Turkey on Monday said it would continue targeting a… Read More ›

Sinai attacks decline as Egypt’s fight against IS yields results

Sinai attacks decline as Egypt’s fight against IS yields results

Through targeted bombings on Islamic State’s Jabal Hilal stronghold, Egyptian military deals strong blow to terror group’s capabilities   There has been a steady and… Read More ›

Millennia before writing, ancient Holy Land etchings tracked passage of seasons

Millennia before writing, ancient Holy Land etchings tracked passage of seasons

16,500-year-old bird’s head carved into limestone plaque from Ein Qashish may be among oldest ritual objects ever found in the Levant   A collection of… Read More ›