Month June 2019
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Tehran – Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency is reporting that a local fisherman has found parts of the U.S. spy drone that Iran shot down in the Gulf of Oman last week. The report says the parts will be delivered… Continue Reading →
Despite protests by ministers, the government voted Monday to cut some one billion shekels from the current state budget. The cuts will reduce funding for nearly all ministries. The NIS… Read more » The post Gov’t Approves Billion Shekel Cut… Continue Reading →
The IDF is building a “natural defense structure” along Road 34, near the Gaza border fence, to prevent Gaza Arab terrorists from targeting it and the vehicles that use it.… Read more » The post IDF Building ‘Defense Structure’ Along… Continue Reading →
Cairo – Egypt will take part in a Bahrain conference this week on Palestinian economic development in order to evaluate the proposed $50 billion “Peace to Prosperity” plan, Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry said on Monday. The June 25-26 conference in… Continue Reading →
Authorities reinforced efforts over the weekend to deter Central Americans and others from crossing Mexico to reach the United States, detaining migrants in the south and stationing National Guardsmen along the Rio Grande in the north. Read more on Yeshiva… Continue Reading →
Washington – Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., declined the invitation of a Poland-born Holocaust survivor from New Jersey to tour Auschwitz together following her remarks about concentration camps. Edward Mosberg, 93, on Friday extended the invitation to the Democratic lawmaker. A… Continue Reading →
One nominee was flagged for his relationship with Russia, another for his alleged ties to white supremacist groups, and several others for criticizing Donald Trump before he became US president. Read more on Yeshiva World News
The avowed white supremacist who plowed his car into counterdemonstrators opposing a white nationalist rally in Virginia two years ago, killing one person and injuring dozens, has asked a judge for mercy and a sentence shorter than life in prison…. Continue Reading →
A long-planned Blessing of the Bikes ceremony for motorcycle enthusiasts became a scene of mourning and reflection Sunday as about 400 people paid tribute to seven bikers killed in a devastating collision with a pickup truck . Read more on… Continue Reading →
The man accused of trying to seize control of Ethiopia’s northern Amhara region was on the run with some of his supporters on Monday but a number of other plotters… Read more » The post Ethiopia Coup Mastermind on the… Continue Reading →
Former Pennsylvania congressman Joe Sestak has become the latest Democrat to enter the presidential race. The retired Navy admiral who calls himself “Admiral Joe” on his campaign website joins a crowded Democratic field seeking the nomination to challenge President Donald… Continue Reading →
Tehran – Iran said on Monday U.S. cyber attacks on its military had been a failure, while also hinting that it could be willing to discuss new concessions with Washington if the United States were to lift sanctions and offer… Continue Reading →
President Donald Trump is ready to talk to Iran about a deal that would lift American sanctions but Tehran would need to curtain its nuclear and missile program, as well… Read more » The post Trump Is Willing to Talk… Continue Reading →
Dear Neighbor, Just a few weeks ago, our community gathered together in the strongest way to help elect a new City Council member. With your help, Councilwoman Farah Louis won that election – and we’re proud to report to you… Continue Reading →
By Monet Binder, Esq. As you’re sitting down and examining your finances, you might be thinking about not only providing for your children, but also helping your grandchildren. With the right planning, you could ease the financial burden for your… Continue Reading →
At a Cabinet meeting Monday, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu welcomed new ministers Rafi Peretz and Betzalel Smotrich – and at the same time, the Blue and White party ran its… Read more » The post Lapid: Netanyahu ‘No Longer Stable’… Continue Reading →
Turkey’s opposition has dealt President Tayyip Erdogan a stinging blow by winning control of Istanbul in a rerun mayoral election, breaking his aura of invincibility and delivering a message from… Read more » The post Turkey’s Opposition Strikes Blow to… Continue Reading →
Ethiopia’s military chief was shot to death by his bodyguard amid a failed coup attempt against a regional government north of the capital, Addis Ababa, the prime minister said Sunday. Read more on Yeshiva World News
The High Court has rejected a petition by central groups, including environmental groups, against a project to construct wind turbines on the Golan Heights. According to the Society for the… Read more » The post Court Decision Pushes Golan Turbine… Continue Reading →