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As many as 500 migrants drowned in Mediterranean, agency says

As many as 500 migrants drowned in Mediterranean, agency says

As many as 500 migrants may have died when a large ship sank in the Mediterranean last week between Libya and Italy, the United Nations… Read More ›

Tearful North Korean waitresses: Our ‘defector’ colleagues were tricked

Tearful North Korean waitresses: Our ‘defector’ colleagues were tricked

Pyongyang – The door opens and seven women walk quietly into the ornate lobby of the Koryo Hotel in Pyongyang. Their faces are expressionless. Most… Read More ›

White House: Obama ‘cleared the air’ with Saudi Arabia

White House: Obama ‘cleared the air’ with Saudi Arabia

  The White House moved to tamp down suggestions that ties with Saudi Arabia are fraying, with administration officials saying that President Barack Obama “really… Read More ›

Jews helped Clinton beat Sanders in New York primary

Jews helped Clinton beat Sanders in New York primary

Winning 58% of the Democratic vote, former secretary seemed to prevail in districts known to have large Jewish populations   WASHINGTON — Hillary Clinton grabbed… Read More ›

What we know, and don’t know, about how NY Jews voted

What we know, and don’t know, about how NY Jews voted

Clinton’s margin over Sanders narrower in Williamsburg, Borough Park; Cruz sweeps ultra-Orthodox vote   NEW YORK (JTA) — While there is relatively scant concrete data… Read More ›

US professors take academic boycott of Israel to court

US professors take academic boycott of Israel to court

Plaintiffs in DC lawsuit say that American Studies Association’s ban violates organization’s charter — and tax law   WASHINGTON — Four professors affiliated with the… Read More ›

Israel helps Arab neighbors in fight against ISIS

Israel helps Arab neighbors in fight against ISIS

Israel admits to providing intelligence assistance to Jordan and Egypt in their fight against ISIS for the first time. “Israel provides Jordan and Egypt with… Read More ›

PM threatens to fire Education Minister Bennett

PM threatens to fire Education Minister Bennett

In a cabinet meeting Wednesday, Benjamin Netanyahu and Naftali Bennet allegedly sparred over agenda items, with the PM declaring, “You don’t set anything here.” An… Read More ›

Who’s advising Netanyahu?

Who’s advising Netanyahu?

Op-ed: The prime minister has a pattern of preferring discreet security advisors who are often underqualified; the NSC still lacks a permanent head. The Gaza… Read More ›

PM to Moscow to discuss Syria

PM to Moscow to discuss Syria

This will be the two leaders’ third face-to-face meeting in seven months. During this same time period Netanyahu has met US President Barack Obama once.… Read More ›

Hamas claims responsibility for Jerusalem bus bombing

Hamas claims responsibility for Jerusalem bus bombing

The Hamas statement was made even as Israeli authorities have yet to confirm that the explosion was indeed a terrorist attack.   The Palestinian Islamist… Read More ›

Analysis: Relief that New York did not ‘feel the Bern’

Analysis: Relief that New York did not ‘feel the Bern’

It is safe to assume that Netanyahu prefers Clinton to Sanders, which just goes to show how much concern there is about Sanders.   No one… Read More ›

World unconvinced by Netanyahu’s claim Golan will remain part of Israel

World unconvinced by Netanyahu’s claim Golan will remain part of Israel

“The conditions under which those territories are ultimately returned should be decided through negotiations between the respective parties,” said a State Department spokesman.   Washington… Read More ›

To vaxx or not to vaxx is the question at Jewish summer camps

To vaxx or not to vaxx is the question at Jewish summer camps

One of the America’s most infectious debates has gotten parents, clergy, and doctors talking as camps take stronger positions on vaccination   JTA — “All… Read More ›

Here’s what a Facebook world will look like in 2026

Here’s what a Facebook world will look like in 2026

At last week’s F8 developer conference, Mark Zuckerberg showed off the company’s ten-year roadmap. Here’s that slide, in case you missed it:   Zuckerberg’s intention here was… Read More ›

Here’s why Intel’s CEO says they’re laying off 12,000 people

Here’s why Intel’s CEO says they’re laying off 12,000 people

  On Intel’s Tuesday earnings call, CEO Brian Krzanich explained why the company is restructuring,including laying off up to 12,000 employees. Basically, the PC business is hurting,… Read More ›

‘The campaign was never built for this’: Turmoil is roiling Donald Trump’s campaign at a critical time

‘The campaign was never built for this’: Turmoil is roiling Donald Trump’s campaign at a critical time

  As he looks set to embark on a significant winning streak, Donald Trump has nevertheless aimed in recent weeks to reshuffle his campaign staff… Read More ›

New York – U.S. Probes Tax Avoidance Schemes Mentioned In Panama Papers

New York – U.S. Probes Tax Avoidance Schemes Mentioned In Panama Papers

  New York – The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating the tax avoidance claims revealed in the release of the Panama Papers, the Guardian… Read More ›

New York – Deal To End Illegal Surveillance Of Muslims Gets Mixed Reax

New York – Deal To End Illegal Surveillance Of Muslims Gets Mixed Reax

  New York – Members of the Muslim community are asking for more time to digest the terms of a deal aimed at preventing illegal… Read More ›

Moscow – WJC, Russian Jewish Leaders Hold Meeting With President Vladimir Putin

Moscow – WJC, Russian Jewish Leaders Hold Meeting With President Vladimir Putin

Moscow – A delegation of the World Jewish Congress (WJC) and the Russian Jewish Congress (RJC), led by WJC President Ronald S. Lauder, was received… Read More ›