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‘99% of old buildings in Israel not earthquake safe’

‘99% of old buildings in Israel not earthquake safe’

Despite legislation and incentives, the vast majority of structures in Israel have not undergone any fortification in preparation, leaving them extremely vulnerable to earthquakes; as… Read More ›

Iran inaugurates its homegrown Intranet network

Iran inaugurates its homegrown Intranet network

The National Network of Data, still in its first phase, aims to promote online Islamic content, and encourage less dependence on the Internet; it is… Read More ›

First officer testifies in Elor Azaria’s favor

First officer testifies in Elor Azaria’s favor

As Sgt. Azaria’s defense team summon witnesses to the dock for a second day, Lt. ‘M’ tells the court that ‘there was crazy pressure after… Read More ›

Will Israelis soon be allowed to cast absentee ballots?

Will Israelis soon be allowed to cast absentee ballots?

Broad spectrum of MKs back absentee voting for Israelis; Netanyahu has long supported allowing voting abroad; Gal-On says bill is meant to reduce Arab influence… Read More ›

Trump bashes Clinton for calling ex-KKK member her ‘mentor’

Trump bashes Clinton for calling ex-KKK member her ‘mentor’

The tweet criticized Clinton for calling late US Senator and former KKK member Robert Byrd a “friend and mentor.”   The Trump presidential campaign has… Read More ›

The Obama presidency, Israel, national security and human rights

The Obama presidency, Israel, national security and human rights

Ensnared by events, Barack Obama ended up as a Democratic president who endorsed indefinite armed conflict and targeted killings.   US President Barack Obama’s dreams of… Read More ›

‘It’s kind of like Purim’

‘It’s kind of like Purim’

Thousands of young enthusiasts of Japanese anime attend Jerusalem convention.   Bugs Bunny it is not, Dressed in brilliantly colored, sometimes risqué, otherworldly outfits, and… Read More ›

Netanyahu, Liberman want Hamas win in local elections, Fatah officials claim

Netanyahu, Liberman want Hamas win in local elections, Fatah officials claim

Abbas associates say gains by Islamists would justify Israeli rejectionism; Fatah showing unity in ranks ahead of vote   With Fatah and Hamas locked in… Read More ›

Donald Trump’s new pitch to African-American voters is hitting a wall

Donald Trump’s new pitch to African-American voters is hitting a wall

  Donald Trump’s campaign over the last two weeks has gone out of its way to reach nonwhite voters. It’s the first time in more… Read More ›

The Bank of Japan is worried about a stock market crash

The Bank of Japan is worried about a stock market crash

  No central bank of a developed country equals the Bank of Japan in trying to manipulate the stock market up by buying equities. The… Read More ›

The most hotly debated policing strategy of the last 20 years is far from finished

The most hotly debated policing strategy of the last 20 years is far from finished

  Calls to reform police departments have echoed across the country with renewed energy in recent years, as cities from New York and Chicago to Baltimore… Read More ›

White Plains, NY – Clinton Receives First Intelligence Briefing As Nominee

White Plains, NY – Clinton Receives First Intelligence Briefing As Nominee

  White Plains, NY – Hillary Clinton received her first national security briefing Saturday as the Democratic presidential nominee, meeting with intelligence officials for an… Read More ›

New York, NY – Woman Admits Crickets, Worms Spilling On Subway Was A Stunt

New York, NY – Woman Admits Crickets, Worms Spilling On Subway Was A Stunt

New York, NY – A woman who caused chaos aboard a subway train by releasing a container of crickets and worms says it was all… Read More ›

San Francisco, CA – NFL’s 49ers Support Quarterback After He Refused To Stand For Anthem

San Francisco, CA – NFL’s 49ers Support Quarterback After He Refused To Stand For Anthem

  San Francisco, CA – National League quarterback Colin Kaepernick of San Francisco 49ers refused to stand for the national anthem before a preseason game… Read More ›

‘Dark twin’ of the Milky Way galaxy discovered

‘Dark twin’ of the Milky Way galaxy discovered

  Welcome to the dark side of the universe. In a direct contrast with the beautifully bright Milky Way galaxy, a “dark twin” called Dragonfly… Read More ›

Bangladeshi police: Dhaka terror attack planner killed

Bangladeshi police: Dhaka terror attack planner killed

Bangladeshi police killed one of the “suspected masterminds” of the July terror attack in Dhaka after an hour-long battle, authorities said. The suspect, Bangladeshi-Canadian Tamim… Read More ›

Southwest flight makes emergency landing after engine fails

Southwest flight makes emergency landing after engine fails

A Southwest Airlines flight from New Orleans to Orlando was forced to make an emergency landing when one of the engines failed, the airline said.… Read More ›

Eyeing elections, Palestinians vote to tamp down on Gaza flare-up

Eyeing elections, Palestinians vote to tamp down on Gaza flare-up

Analysis: Hamas and Fatah don’t want war now, and while Israel’s response may have looked tougher than normal, it continued the proud tradition of using… Read More ›

Fatah said to beg Abbas: Cancel local elections, Hamas will win West Bank

Fatah said to beg Abbas: Cancel local elections, Hamas will win West Bank

TV report: Officials say victory for terror group will mean demise of president’s party, while Israel fears PA could be discredited by electoral loss  … Read More ›

In Hebron, Fatah faces a civil war at the polls

In Hebron, Fatah faces a civil war at the polls

While Hamas has a low profile, and just as low stakes, in upcoming local elections, its Palestinian rival is trying to keep other moderates from… Read More ›