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Misperceptions persist about Obama’s faith, but aren’t so widespread

Misperceptions persist about Obama’s faith, but aren’t so widespread

Washington – A new CNN/ORC poll finds that although misperceptions about Barack Obama’s religious beliefs and background persist, they are not as widespread as some recent… Read More ›

Mark Zuckerberg to host Q&A with Indian leader Narendra Modi

Mark Zuckerberg to host Q&A with Indian leader Narendra Modi

  On September 27, he will travel to Facebook’s (FB, Tech30) headquarters in California for a townhall style Q&A about “how communities can work together… Read More ›

Italy puts Israel out of EuroBasket tournament

Italy puts Israel out of EuroBasket tournament

Israel fails to reach quarterfinals despite Mekel’s best efforts, while Israeli coach Ginzburg hails his winning Czech team   LILLE, France (AP) — Italy rolled… Read More ›

Swamped by refugees, Germany reinstates border controls

Swamped by refugees, Germany reinstates border controls

As it buckles under vast numbers of fleeing Syrians, Germany effectively opts out of borderless Schengen system   Munich, Germany (AFP) — Germany said it… Read More ›

Israeli seriously wounded in Jerusalem rock-throwing attack

Israeli seriously wounded in Jerusalem rock-throwing attack

Car carrying 3 individuals returning from Rosh Hashanah dinner comes under attack by Palestinian assailants hurling stones   An Israeli man was seriously wounded and… Read More ›

The Goldin rule: Rabbinate approves new prayer for Shabbat, holidays

The Goldin rule: Rabbinate approves new prayer for Shabbat, holidays

New prayer initiaited by New York Jewish community calls for the bodies of IDF soldiers killed in Gaza to be returned for burial in Israel.… Read More ›

Obama disliked in Israeli polls

Obama disliked in Israeli polls

Despite attempts at reconciliation after conclusion of Iran deal, US president still struggles to find favor with Israelis more than any other country. Seeking to… Read More ›

Israel considers natural gas pipeline to Gaza Strip

Israel considers natural gas pipeline to Gaza Strip

Proposed by Qatar, the pipeline would connect Israel to Gaza’s power plant and relieve electricity shortage there; Qatar and Palestinian Authority to finance project. Jerusalem… Read More ›

Police: Stone-throwing causes accident in Jerusalem, one seriously wounded

Police: Stone-throwing causes accident in Jerusalem, one seriously wounded

Police were searching the area for suspects.   Three people were injured in Jerusalem on Sunday night when their car was pelted with stones, causing… Read More ›

Egyptian security forces accidentally shoot at Mexican tourist convoy, killing 12

Egyptian security forces accidentally shoot at Mexican tourist convoy, killing 12

Forces intended to target terrorists, Egyptian Ministry of Interior says.   CAIRO – Egypt’s police and military killed 12 Egyptians and Mexicans and injured 10 when… Read More ›

Israel is entering a sensitive, problematic situation diplomacy-wise.

Israel is entering a sensitive, problematic situation diplomacy-wise.

  In a white tent set up not far from the border with Jordan – very similar to the tent that hosted the ceremony for the… Read More ›

Antoine Lahad, Israel’s comrade in arms in south Lebanon, dies at 88

Antoine Lahad, Israel’s comrade in arms in south Lebanon, dies at 88

Lahad headed the pro-Israel militia, the South Lebanon Army, from 1984 until the Israeli withdrawal from its security zone in south Lebanon in May 2000.… Read More ›

Argentina’s president hails new UK Labour party leader

Argentina’s president hails new UK Labour party leader

Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner says Jeremy Corbyn is a great friend of Latin America, supports dialogue over the disputed Falkland Islands   Argentina’s president is… Read More ›

EX-NYSE CEO: The stock market is not fair

EX-NYSE CEO: The stock market is not fair

  The former chairman and chief executive of the New York Stock Exchange, Dick Grasso, has said the stock market is now unfair and should be… Read More ›

INVESTOR: Wall Street banks will never be as profitable as they once were

INVESTOR: Wall Street banks will never be as profitable as they once were

  Investing in banks used to be a wild ride. They would make billions of dollars when times were good, and then lose just as… Read More ›

How one of the hottest teen brands from a decade ago imploded

How one of the hottest teen brands from a decade ago imploded

  If you had any Quiksilver gear in the 90s, you were instantly cool. The brand represented trendy California surfer culture. Customers were willing to… Read More ›

Paris – French Ex-minister: Germany ‘Took Our Jews And Gave Us Arabs

Paris – French Ex-minister: Germany ‘Took Our Jews And Gave Us Arabs

  Paris – A former French minister stirred up controversy Friday after saying Germany “took our Jews and gave us Arabs” as France began taking… Read More ›

New York – Ex-Tennis Star James Blake: Fire NYC Officer Who Tackled Me

New York – Ex-Tennis Star James Blake: Fire NYC Officer Who Tackled Me

  New York, NY – Former tennis star James Blake, whose caught-on-camera takedown by a plainclothes New York City police officer prompted apologies from the… Read More ›

Washington – Biden Invites NYPD Officer Injured In His Motorcade For DC Visit

Washington – Biden Invites NYPD Officer Injured In His Motorcade For DC Visit

  Washington –  Vice President Joe Biden has invited the police officer injured in his motorcade to visit with him in Washington. The New York… Read More ›

Colorado DJ fired over Taylor Swift accusation sues singer

Colorado DJ fired over Taylor Swift accusation sues singer

  A former Colorado radio DJ sued Taylor Swift this week, after accusations that he “grabbed her bottom” got him fired from his job, according… Read More ›