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Top Iranian space scientist among those killed in Mecca crane collapse

Top Iranian space scientist among those killed in Mecca crane collapse

According to reports, eight Iranians were killed and 32 more were injured after intense storm winds caused a crane above the Grand Mosque to collapse.… Read More ›

US calls for Israeli, Palestinian restraint in Jerusalem after clashes

US calls for Israeli, Palestinian restraint in Jerusalem after clashes

State Department expresses concern over escalating tensions around Temple Mount after clashes between Palestinian rioters, Israeli security forces.   WASHINGTON – The US State Department… Read More ›

IDF hints at first Gaza war crimes indictment against high-level officer

IDF hints at first Gaza war crimes indictment against high-level officer

The IDF on Sunday published a speech given by Magistrate Advocate General Maj. Gen. Danny Efroni in which he heavily implied that the IDF was… Read More ›

Putin touts Jewish values in Rosh Hashanah message

Putin touts Jewish values in Rosh Hashanah message

Russian leader’s annual New Year letter to Jews recalls traditional and historical efforts to make peace between people   Russian President Vladimir Putin dwelt on… Read More ›

A 20-year-old is planning a 62-mile floating wall that would make the ocean ‘self-cleaning’

A 20-year-old is planning a 62-mile floating wall that would make the ocean ‘self-cleaning’

  Three years ago, Boyan Slat was a precocious 18-year-old on a TEDx stage in the Netherlands, eloquently introducing people to his radical idea to… Read More ›

From small family business owner to $1.56 billion retailer — the impressive story of L.L. Bean’s departed leader

From small family business owner to $1.56 billion retailer — the impressive story of L.L. Bean’s departed leader

  More than 500 people gatheredon Sunday in Westbrook, Maine, to pay respects to Leon Gorman, former president and chairman of family-owned L.L. Bean Inc,… Read More ›

This is the chart that has Robert Shiller seriously worried about the stock market

This is the chart that has Robert Shiller seriously worried about the stock market

Robert Shiller is worried about the stock market. And the Nobel Laureate’s concern can be summed up in this chart, which shows a steady decline… Read More ›

Washington – Trump Says High CEO Pay Is A Joke, ‘Disgraceful’

Washington – Trump Says High CEO Pay Is A Joke, ‘Disgraceful’

  Washington –  Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump on Sunday blasted the high salaries of chief executives as a joke and a disgrace and said… Read More ›

Jerusalem – After Iran Deal, Obama Struggles To Regain Israel’s Trust

Jerusalem – After Iran Deal, Obama Struggles To Regain Israel’s Trust

  Jerusalem – Seeking to sell his nuclear deal with Iran to a skeptical Israeli public, President Barack Obama has repeatedly declared his deep affection… Read More ›

Phoenix, AZ – Police Arrest ‘copycats’ In Arizona Highway Shootings

Phoenix, AZ – Police Arrest ‘copycats’ In Arizona Highway Shootings

  Phoenix, AZ – Three teenagers were arrested in Arizona after police say they were launching rocks at cars and pedestrians with a slingshot in… Read More ›

10 dead in Pakistani blast

10 dead in Pakistani blast

  At least 10 people are dead and 59 injured after an explosion ripped through a busy road in the Pakistani city of Multan late… Read More ›

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 ›