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Palestinian on hunger strike in Israel in critical condition

Palestinian on hunger strike in Israel in critical condition

The condition of Mohammed al-Qeq, a Palestinian journalist in administrative detention who has been on hunger strike for 48 days, is in critical condition, say… Read More ›

NIS 15 billion for Arab sector – on condition of good behavior

NIS 15 billion for Arab sector – on condition of good behavior

Op-ed: The new five-year plan for the development of Arab communities would not have passed in the government had it been put to a vote… Read More ›

A-G expected to close case against Ashkenazi within weeks

A-G expected to close case against Ashkenazi within weeks

Attorney-General Yehuda Weinstein is expected to close the Harpaz Affair.   Until the Harpaz Affair, Ashkenazi was rumored as a future contender for prime minister,… Read More ›

Once staunch critic, Cyprus now sees Israel as fighting for its survival

Once staunch critic, Cyprus now sees Israel as fighting for its survival

Head of the country’s center-right ruling party said that for years his country has had the “wrong perception of Israel.”   Cyprus no longer sees… Read More ›

In last State of the Union address, Arab-Israeli conflict looms over Obama legacy

In last State of the Union address, Arab-Israeli conflict looms over Obama legacy

Obama and his team remain privately skeptical that negotiations toward peace in Syria will succeed, either.   COPENHAGEN, Denmark – Barack Obama will cap his… Read More ›

Heroes of Israel: the Chicken lady

Heroes of Israel: the Chicken lady

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France marks ‘Charlie Hebdo,’ Hyper Cacher anniversary

France marks ‘Charlie Hebdo,’ Hyper Cacher anniversary

Memorial takes place in Paris’s République square where world leaders marched a year ago.   PARIS – French men and women assembled Sunday morning at… Read More ›

Bereaved families fight parole for accomplice in bus bombing

Bereaved families fight parole for accomplice in bus bombing

Mounir Rajbi, convicted of assisting suicide bomber in March 2003 Haifa blast, set to face committee on Tuesday   Families of the victims of a… Read More ›

To say that what happens in China doesn’t matter to the US is to ignore how the global economy works

To say that what happens in China doesn’t matter to the US is to ignore how the global economy works

China matters. The world’s second-largest economy is obviously slowing. Official data would have markets believe it will growing at something like a 6.5% pace this year. Others… Read More ›

The greatest threat in the Middle East is ‘going to get much worse before it gets better’

The greatest threat in the Middle East is ‘going to get much worse before it gets better’

  Sectarian divisions in the Middle East are only getting worse, and there’s little sign that tensions in the region will abate before they explode… Read More ›

The weekend is over, and the markets are falling again

The weekend is over, and the markets are falling again

  World markets are open for Monday trading, and they’re down. US futures are in the red with Dow futures down 120 points and S&P… Read More ›

Brooklyn, NY – Facing Criticism Over Spike In Crime, NYC Mayor Vows Swift Arrest In Vicious Gang Rape

Brooklyn, NY – Facing Criticism Over Spike In Crime, NYC Mayor Vows Swift Arrest In Vicious Gang Rape

Brooklyn, NY – New York Mayor Bill de Blasio on Sunday denounced the rape of a woman by five men at a Brooklyn playground, pledging… Read More ›

Washington – Transportation Watchdog: Government Not Ensuring Pilot Skills Are Sharp

Washington – Transportation Watchdog: Government Not Ensuring Pilot Skills Are Sharp

Washington – The government is falling short in ensuring airline pilots keep up their flying skills and get full training on how to monitor sophisticated… Read More ›

San Diego, CA – Florida Man Charged With Stealing $3.2 Million From Armored Car Company

San Diego, CA – Florida Man Charged With Stealing $3.2 Million From Armored Car Company

San Diego, CA – A Florida manager for armored car company Brinks was arrested in California on charges he stole $3.2 million in cash on… Read More ›

Thai beauty ad: ‘Just being white, you will win’

Thai beauty ad: ‘Just being white, you will win’

It’s hard to imagine anything more blatant than this. A new Thai beauty ad claiming white skin is the key to success has unleashed a… Read More ›

Jailed in North Korea, pastor Hyeon Soo Lim hopes to go home to Canada

Jailed in North Korea, pastor Hyeon Soo Lim hopes to go home to Canada

  Pyongyang, North Korea – The doors open and a prisoner is marched in by two stern-faced North Korean guards, their demeanor expressing authority and righteous… Read More ›

A Mexican actress’s tweet kick-started talks with ‘El Chapo’

A Mexican actress’s tweet kick-started talks with ‘El Chapo’

  Without her help, Sean Penn says he never could have arranged a secret meeting with cartel kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman. And it all… Read More ›

Philly police probe tip that radical group wants to harm officers

Philly police probe tip that radical group wants to harm officers

Man who shot cop said he was ‘following Allah,’ is believed to have traveled to Saudi Arabia in 2011   PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Police in… Read More ›

Cologne police: New Year mob violence cases rise to 516

Cologne police: New Year mob violence cases rise to 516

Apparently coordinated robberies, sexual assaults on women by ‘foreign’ assailants put new pressure on Germany’s migrant policy   BERLIN (AP) — German authorities need to… Read More ›

How social media helped free a ‘chained’ woman after 8 years

How social media helped free a ‘chained’ woman after 8 years

Following intense public pressure — and a little help from YouTube — an Ohio man provides a Jewish bill of divorce to the wife he… Read More ›