The US Department of Justice has released mug shots of a Moroccan man who was arrested last week for wearing a vest full of al-Qaeda explosives. Read More »
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Vice President Hadi casts his vote as sole candidate
Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi, the one and only candidate running in Yemen’s controversial presidential election has cast his ballot. Hadi, Yemen’s current vice president, was one of more than 10 million Yemenis eligible to vote. The contest comes after a string of attacks against election committees in the country’s southern regions. Read More »
New Israeli boycott to be waged against chocolate
The leaders of Israel’s cottage cheese boycott have their sights set on a new target: chocolate bars. Elite-Strauss, makers of the popular Israeli chocolate wafer Pesek Zman, have been spotted in the United States selling the bar at less than half of what it costs in Israel. Read More »
Anne Frank recently baptised into Mormon Church
Anne Frank, a Jewish girl whose diary and death made her a symbol of the Holocaust, is reported to have been baptized by proxy last week into the Mormon Church which has prompted some analysts to believe that the on-going practice may jeopardize US Republican candidate Mitt Romney’s Jewish vote. Read More »
Tel Aviv decision provokes backlash in Israel
In Israel, Tel Aviv city council’s recent proposal to allow public transportation to operate in the city on Shabbat has provoked a strong reaction. The council’s declarative move suggests a bus service from suburbs to the city centre, and the beaches. Read More »
Jewish settlers wary of Palestinian housing project
This road leads to the West Bank Ateret settlement, a place where Jewish families live and Jewish children play. Whilst there are some ‘For Sale’ signs, most Jewish settlers have no intention of moving. It may have been, and it still may be different. Across the way, there’s a lot of building work. It’s not another settlement. It’s a new town. Read More »
Festivities in Myanmar mark Buddha’s enlightenment
Legend: pagoda built using 8 strands of Buddha’s hair. Authorities allow festival in sign of new freedoms. Former junta feared large groups and banned celebrations. Read More »
Workers snub government to join Carnival festivities
Citizens reject austerity and celebrate in the streets. Floats were themed around national economic crisis. Read More »
Iran blocks IAEA officials from entry to nuclear site
A two-day visit to Iran by the United Nation’s nuclear watchdog has ended in failure. Officials from the International Atomic Energy Agency say they were denied entry by Iranian officials to a site that is suspected of making nuclear weapons. Read More »
Israeli scientists invent visor that resurrects vision
Science fiction is becoming reality, thanks to an Israeli team of scientists and their device that allows the blind to see. Dr Amir Amedi of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has demonstrated a visor that can use sound to hack into the visual cortex of blind people which allows them to see. Read More »
Suspects linked to Iran and Hezbollah held in Baku
Police in Azerbaijan have arrested a number of people with links to Iran and Hezbollah , Azeri state TV has reported. The individuals in question amassed an arsenal of arms and explosives and had carried out surveillance of targets in Baku. One of those arrested is said to be a member of the elite Iranian Quds Force. Read More »
Israeli Energy Minister warns of nuclear-armed Iran
Visiting India, a senior Israeli official has been speaking about the recent bomb attacks on diplomatic staff at the Israeli embassy, saying he expected the perpetrators to be ‘chased and found’. Israeli Energy Minister, Uzi Landau: “It is disturbing but it’s not new. Read More »
President Obama and wife host celebrations for
Obamas treated to music by B.B. King and Mick Jagger. Obama belts out several bars of ‘Sweet Home Chicago’. Obama: perk of being President is ‘in home’ concert. Read More »
Catholic worshippers in Manila mark start of Lent
Filipino Catholics begin start of 40-day Lent season. Ash crosses symbolise penitence and mortality. Catholicism brought by Spanish in 16th century. Read More »
Senator McCain says US, Israel at odds over Iran
U.S. Senator John McCain says there is “tension” between Jerusalem and Washington over the issue of Iran. His comments came just hours after a meeting with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem. Let’s hear what he had to say. U.S. Read More »
US Presidential Candidate for Israel: Israelis discuss Barack Obama and the Republican Nomination
Presidential candidate Mitt Romney appears to be taking the lead in the US Republican primaries, but they have all promised to rebuild the economy and blamed President Barack Obama for the nation’s problems. Another thing they agree on is support for Israel. Read More »
Thai Police escort Iranian Suspect Mohammad Harzei to sites used in the Bangkok Bomb Attacks
One of three Iranian suspects arrested for a planned bomb attack on Israeli diplomats in Thailand, Mohammad Harzei was escorted by Bangkok police to sites linked with the plot. Thai police chief General Priewpan Damapong confirmed that Israeli diplomats were targeted exclusively, but Harzei and other suspects have denied their involvement. Read More »
Myanmar destroys large Opium Fields: Police chop down Poppies in Government Bid for Financial Aid
The government of Myanmar allowed international press to observe the destruction of opium crops in the remote region of Shan State. Myanmar had been estimated to be the second largest exporter of opium after Afghanistan, but the government is making a sincere effort to embrace economic reform. Read More »
Cindy Sherman retrospective to open at NYC’s MOMA
The Museum of Modern Art In New York is preparing to open its retrospective of Cindy Sherman’s photography career, which has spanned 35 years. Sherman’s work includes some of the most expensive photographs ever sold. Read More »
Nuclear inspectors to hold talks with Iranian officials
Iran has announced that United Nations (UN) nuclear inspectors are holding a series of talks with the country’s officials, but that it is still restricting access to sites that the inspectors wish to visit. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast: “This is not a delegation of inspectors who have come to Iran. Read More »
Egypt announces presidential elections timeline
At long last, the focus of Egyptian protestors’ demands may be within reach. Egypt’s Supreme Constitutional court has begun to lay out the framework for presidential elections by announcing that nominations will begin on March 10 th . The head of the court committee also hinted that the winner announced by the end of June. Read More »
Scientist presents laboratory-made ‘meat’
Burgers from Petri dishes rather than from slaughtered livestock could be well on the way. Scientists hope to unveil a lab-grown hamburger soon, after a vascular biologist in the Netherlands used stem cells harvested from leftover slaughterhouse material to produce meat-like strips of around 2.5 cm in length. Dr. Read More »
Hamas refuses Egyptian offer amid fuel crisis
Hamas leaders have rejected an offer by Egypt to deliver gas to the Gaza Strip as a major energy crisis continues to take hold of the territory. The crisis has emerged over the past week after Egypt blocked gas smuggling routes through underground tunnels to Gaza. Read More »
Mother of assassin Islambouli says she is proud
In an interview with Iranian state news agency Fars, the mother of Khaled al-Islambouli, the Egyptian army officer who was responsible for the assassination in 1981 of Egyptian President Anwar al-Sadat, has said that she is proud of her son. Read More »
Envoy prompts peace as others see hopes fade
China’s special envoy to the Middle East has met Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in the West Bank. During the meeting China’s envoy reiterated his call for dialogue between Israel and the Palestinians, saying that China was making efforts to create the right climate for the resumption of peace talks. Read More »
Last samba schools parade of the Rio carnival
Samba girls & spinning flag bearers wowed crowds. Musicals was the theme for floats and costumes. Read More »
Ultra-orthodox rabbis warn against smartphones
Rabbis of the ultra-Orthodox Eda Haredit fhave reportedly taken aim at what they see as a new social evil — the smartphone. Read More »
Thousands celebrate Carnival at Ipanema Beach
Neighbourhood bands create party atmosphere. Carnival comes to an end on Ash Wednesday. Read More »
Burberry shows collection at London Fashion Week
The collection had a town meets countryside theme. The catwalk show even featured simulated rain. Read More »
Successful piracy attacks at lowest levels in 3 years
At last, some good news in the Indian Ocean. According to the EU’s Naval Force for Somalia, the number of successful pirate attacks in the region is at its lowest level in three years, having dropped from 28 between January and March 2011 to just 3 for the rest of that year. Read More »
Indigenous groups converge in Peruvian capital city
Celebrations pay tribute to Mother Earth for harvest. Some traditions date back to pre-Columbian days. Read More »
Global equity giant set to invest millions in Israel
One of the world’s largest privet equity funds, The Blackstone group is reportedly set to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in Israel in a joint venture with Markstone Capital Partners. Markstone is set to become Blackstones exclusive representative in Israel and will search for Israeli companies to invest in. Read More »
Monks’ religious ritual exorcises ghosts and evil spirits
Traditional Buddhist ceremony to drive away evil spirits. China has stepped up security ahead of celebrations. Read More »
Iranian team refuses Avram Grant meeting
An Iranian football team has cancelled an upcoming match against Partizan Belgrade as the Serbian club’s manager is Jewish. Israeli Avram Grant has coached leading clubs such as the the Israeli national team and Chelsea, with whom he reached the 2008 Champions League final. Read More »
Dominique Strauss-Kahn to be questioned in France
It seems the Dominique Strauss Kahn cannot shake off the shadow of sex scandals. The former International Monetary Fund chief is now to be questioned by French police investigating a suspected hotel prostitution ring. It follows allegations made by prostitutes who claim they had sex with him at a luxury hotel in Lille. Read More »
New newspaper offers engaging reportage
“The Times of Israel represents a determined effort, by a team of skilled, committed journalists, to report Israel, the region and the Jewish world accurately and engagingly.” These were the opening words on David Horowitz as he introduced the newest member of Israel’s media family — The Times of Israel . Read More »
London festival celebrates its 60th year
In its diamond jubilee this year, the London Jewish Book week , kicked-off this weekend celebrating the best of Jewish literature, film and culture. Essayist Eva Hoffman and historian Simon Schama launched the 60 th anniversary event with a discussion to remember, debate and reason over the future of the festival. Read More »
Eat sweets for breakfast and lose weight, Israeli research says
Paris Hilton may not be known for her intellectual prowess, but a new Israeli study seems to indicate the millionairess might have been right about something. Read More »
Tsunami washed away much-loved photos
When Japan’s massive tsunami washed away property, lives and livelihoods last year, it swept away people’s most treasured belongings, and with them their memories. A poignant symbol of these memories are the hundreds of thousands of photographs that were lost in the churning water. Read More »
Thousands rally against US military action
Political and religious leaders hit out at US policies. Rally organised by Pakistan Defence Council. Read More »
Members of the European Jewish Parliament discuss Jewish Issues during Inauguration in Brussels
JN1′s Sivan Raviv spoke with members of the European Jewish Parliament in Brussels during its inauguration on February 16th. The EJP includes 120 elected Jewish leaders from across Europe — the same number of members as the Israeli Knesset — and provides European Jewry with a platform for dialogue with the European Union and world leaders. Read More »
Iran trains thousands of Female Ninja at a “Ninjutsu” Martial Arts School in Tehran
Iranian women are learning “Ninjutsu” at a martial arts school in Tehran. Many were surprised to learn that such a conservative Islamic state would allow women to receive martial arts training, and the Iranian media reported that over 3500 women are training to become kunoichi, or female ninja. Read More »
500k at Pakistani Women’s Rights Rally: Liberal MQM party hosts “Empowered Women, Strong Pakistan”
Over 500000 thousand Pakistani women attended a women’s rights rally organised by the Muttahida Qaumi Movement, a liberal political party whose name means “United National Movement.” The title of the event was “Empowered Women, Strong Pakistan,” and it was held at Bagh-e-Jinnah in Karachi, Pakistan. Read More »
Palestinians attack Christian Tourists in Jerusalem’s Old City at al-Aqsa mosque and Temple Mount
In Jerusalem’s Old City district, masked Palestinians attacked Christian tourists near the al-Aqsa mosque. The area around the mosque is known as the Temple Mount in Judaism and the Noble Sanctuary in Islam, and it’s a sacred site in both religions. Police arrested 13 Muslims after they threw rocks and leveled a firehose at the Christians. Read More »
Iran Ready for Nuclear Talks: FM Ali Akbar Salehi also said Iran didn’t attack Israeli diplomats
Iran’s Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi announced the next round of talks on nuclear development between Iran and six world powers will take place in Istanbul, Turkey. Salehi did not give a date but said the Islamic republic wants the talks to start soon and is waiting for a response from the European Union. Read More »
Argentinians protest in Buenos Aires at GlaxoSmithKline HQ over Britain’s rule of Falkland Islands
Argentinians staged a protest outside the GlaxoSmithKline headquarters in Buenos Aires over the British government’s control of the Falkland Islands. Recent oil discoveries have given Argentina more reason to press for sovereignty, but the islands’ residents are overwhelmingly in favour of British rule. Read More »
Boko Haram attacks Christian church: Bomb injures 5 at Christ Embassy’s Church in Suleja, Nigeria
Five people were injured in a bomb blast outside the Christ Embassy’s Church in Suleja, Nigeria, a city located in the Nigerian state of Niger. Officials say Suleja and Niger have been infiltrated by the Boko Haram Islamic terrorist group. Read More »
Authorities swiftly eradicating nation’s poppy fields
Finding alternative crops for farmers a difficult task. 256,000 households involved in poppy cultivation. Read More »
China calls on continued negotiation
Following a visit to Jerusalem, China’s envoy to the Middle East has urged Israel and the Palestinian Authority to continue negotiating for a peace deal. Read More »
2,000 children perform opening celebrations
Children are the stars of the parades and dances. Three day carnival is largest cultural event in Angola. Read More »
United Nations votes against Assad: General Assembly approves Arab League plan for crisis in Syria
The 193-nation United Nations General Assembly increased the pressure on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad by approving a resolution that endorses an Arab League plan calling for him to step down. Read More »
US Senatorial delegation aiming to heal rift with Egypt
American and Israeli relations with Egypt are under the spotlight as a poker-game of brinkmanship is played out, possibly resulting in yet another transformation of politics in the Middle East . Read More »
Archaeological work reveals new Egyptian treasure
Painstaking archeological surveys and preservation of a solar boat belonging to King Khufu of the fourth Egyptian dynasty is unraveling a fascinating insight into how ancient Egyptians envisaged journeying to the afterlife. Read More »
Republican Jewish group accused of misrepresenting facts
The National Jewish Democratic Council has accused the Republican Jewish Coalition challenging President Obama , of making the issue of Israel a political football by paying for a biased and inaccurate advert attacking President Obama’s record on Israel, so undermining the importance of U.S.-Israeli relations. Read More »
Bloomberg ranks Tel Aviv stock exchange number one
Despite a worldwide recession after the boom of the noughties and the constant threat of attack from neighbors since its inception in 1948, Israel has, according to Bloomberg, produced better risk-adjusted returns than all other developed stock market s in the past decade. The technology -driven economy is continually attracting global investors. Read More »
Stella McCartney stuns guests with fashion surprise
Models danced on tables and raised chairs. Rare appearance for McCartney in London. Read More »
Pro-democracy NGO trial date set for Feb 26
Judges in Egypt have set a trial date for the NGO pro-democracy workers that have been barred from leaving the country and charged with “infringing Egyptian sovereignty .” On the 26th of February, 43 foreign NGO workers will take the stand in a case that has already badly damaged Egypt’s relationship with the United States. Read More »
TV host rumoured dead pictured in online video
After fears that a pro-Gaddafi Libyan TV host had been killed , Hala Misrati has appeared in a video that shows her alive. Misrati was kidnapped by rebels after the fall of Tripoli in August of 2011. Whilst still alive, there are rumours that she has been tortured whilst in prison . Read More »
Israel births new form of martial art techniques
From Japan , we have the martial art form of karate. From Korea : taekwondo. The Brazilians have created capoeira. And now, from Israel comes a new form of martial arts called Jewish Young Forest. Read More »
New fund to manage gains from gas discoveries
Anticipating a windfall, Israel is to set up a sovereign wealth fund to manage the money expected to come in from major gas-fields discovered off its coast. The fund is projected to total at least $ 80bn by 2040, and money will be allocated to finance projects in education and national security . Read More »
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