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Iran airs clip of captive US sailor apologizing for ‘mistake’

Iran airs clip of captive US sailor apologizing for ‘mistake’

State TV releases footage of Americans surrendering on their knees; VP Biden says ‘nothing to apologize for’   Iranian media on Wednesday released footage showing… Read More ›

US, Iran forge new relationship as nuke deal advances

US, Iran forge new relationship as nuke deal advances

Kerry has spoken with his counterpart Zarif 11 since the start of the year, more than any other foreign leader   WASHINGTON (AP) — For… Read More ›

Israel officially rebukes Swedish ambassador

Israel officially rebukes Swedish ambassador

The deputy director of the Foreign Ministry’s Europe branch rebuked Ambassador Carl Magnus Nesser over recent controversial statements made be the Swedish Foreign Minister. Sweden’s… Read More ›

Iran holds Holocaust-denying cartoon contest

Iran holds Holocaust-denying cartoon contest

Two weeks ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Iran has announced a contest aimed at creating cartoons that deny the genocidal event occurred. Iran has… Read More ›

We need to build up a new political force

We need to build up a new political force

The Zionist Union is just the latest incarnation of Mapai, a party that has come to the end of its political viability in today’s landscape.… Read More ›

Call for French Jews to hide kippot sparks harsh debate

Call for French Jews to hide kippot sparks harsh debate

Hollande calls Marseilles religious leader’s advice to remove headgear “intolerable.”   A senior communal figure in France has called on Jews to refrain from wearing kippot… Read More ›

Israel to bar Sweden from any role in future diplomatic process with Palestinians

Israel to bar Sweden from any role in future diplomatic process with Palestinians

Move comes following Swedish FM comments on ‘extrajudicial killings’ that infuriated Israel, pleased the PA.   Sweden will not have any role to play in… Read More ›

In wake of Cologne attacks, Germany may be grappling with migrant ‘rape game’

In wake of Cologne attacks, Germany may be grappling with migrant ‘rape game’

The “game,” which is believed to be particularly widespread in Egypt, entails orchestrated sexual assaults by groups of men in large events attended by masses… Read More ›

Ex-US envoy wanted NGOs in Israel to spur non-violent protests for peace

Ex-US envoy wanted NGOs in Israel to spur non-violent protests for peace

Official in Jerusalem says this shows need for proposed NGO transparency law.   Jerusalem push back Tuesday against US “displeasure” with the proposed NGO Transparency… Read More ›

In poor Paris suburb, crime and extremism spur internal Jewish exodus

In poor Paris suburb, crime and extremism spur internal Jewish exodus

You have to respond immediately here…or they will eat you alive’   LA COURNEUVE, France (JTA) — At this Paris suburb’s only Jewish facility, Rabbi… Read More ›

Here’s the full text of President Obama’s final State of the Union address

Here’s the full text of President Obama’s final State of the Union address

  US President Barack Obama is delivering his final State of the Union address. Here’s the full text, from the White House: Mr. Speaker, Mr.… Read More ›

This stealth startup is trying to beat Microsoft and be the dashboard for all your documents

This stealth startup is trying to beat Microsoft and be the dashboard for all your documents

  In late 2014, Microsoft unveiled Microsoft Delve, a Facebook news-feed-like tool for Microsoft Office that lets you see what your colleagues are working on. Microsoft… Read More ›

Hillary Clinton’s lead over Bernie Sanders melts away in new national poll

Hillary Clinton’s lead over Bernie Sanders melts away in new national poll

  A striking new poll published on Tuesday found former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s lead dropping nationally in the 2016 Democratic presidential primary.… Read More ›

Dallas – Oil Keeps Falling. And Falling. How Low Can It Go?

Dallas – Oil Keeps Falling. And Falling. How Low Can It Go?

  Dallas – The price of oil keeps falling. And falling. And falling. It has to stop somewhere, right? Even after trending down for a… Read More ›

Albany, NY – NY Files: Caretakers, Not Agency, Probe Most Disabled Deaths

Albany, NY – NY Files: Caretakers, Not Agency, Probe Most Disabled Deaths

  Albany, NY – The agency responsible for protecting those with special needs declined to investigate most of the nearly 1,400 deaths of developmentally disabled… Read More ›

Gaza City – Gaza Journalist Says He Was Tortured In Hamas Jail

Gaza City – Gaza Journalist Says He Was Tortured In Hamas Jail

  Gaza City – Palestinian journalist Ayman al-Aloul frequently writes about the hardships of life in the Gaza Strip, and is one of the few… Read More ›

Sell everything! 2016 will be a ‘cataclysmic year,’ warns RBS

Sell everything! 2016 will be a ‘cataclysmic year,’ warns RBS

“Sell everything.” That harrowing advice is from The Royal Bank of Scotland, which has warned of a “cataclysmic year” ahead for markets and advised clients… Read More ›

‘Like coming back to life’ says child soldier who escaped ISIS

‘Like coming back to life’ says child soldier who escaped ISIS

Gweyr, Iraq – “Nasir” is one of the lucky ones. He managed to escape from the grasp of ISIS, which was training him to be a… Read More ›

Israel holding TA shooter’s body until family agrees to funeral demands

Israel holding TA shooter’s body until family agrees to funeral demands

Public security minister says he won’t allow ceremony for Nashat Milhem ‘in support of terror and incitement to further attacks’   Public Security Minister Gilad… Read More ›

ISIS member behind deadly Istanbul suicide blast, PM says

ISIS member behind deadly Istanbul suicide blast, PM says

Istanbul – The suicide bomber who killed at least 10 foreigners Tuesday in a popular central Istanbul tourist area belonged to ISIS, officials said — an… Read More ›