A New York judge has rejected a $62.5 million settlement that calls for HSBC Holdings PLC to pay to resolve a lawsuit brought by a hedge fund that lost money
The High Court of Justice on Tuesday issued an order halting planned construction to widen and improve the Jerusalem-Tel Aviv Highway (Route1) in the area of Motza. The court heard a petition from residents of Jerusalem corridor communities, who maintain such a project will deliver a “fatal blow to the Jerusalem corridor landscape” as well […]
The dramatic close to this chapter – with the return of Yoel Zev to his home in Eretz Yisroel – doesn’t bring an end to the Japan saga, as Yaakov
As the campaign to replace Anthony Weiner for NY-9 heats up, both candidates rolled out their endorsements. After receiving a key endorsement from former Gov. George Pataki this week, Bob Turner, the Republican candidate, announced the support from Assemblyman Dov Hikind. Hikind’s support is noteworthy as he crossed party lines and endorsed Turner over his […]
While Tel Aviv city inspectors on Wednesday morning began removing protest tents that have become a familiar sight during the summer months, protestors affiliated with the ‘social injustice’ movement, the city student union announced protests are moving to the next level, this time targeting Tnuva, the nation’s largest dairy. The Tel Aviv University student union […]
After the New York State Legislature voted in June to allow gay couples to wed, opposition groups vowed that they would make trouble for lawmakers who supported the marriage bill
If you have the unfortunate luck of living in Flatbush and having children in yeshiva you may have spent up to an hour today trying to get your kids to
Valerie Hoffenberg, who serves as a special Mideast envoy for France’s Foreign Ministry has been dismissed from her post for opposing the planned unilateral PA (Palestinian Authority) declaration of statehood planned for later this month. It appears the move came following a recent meeting in Israel between Hoffenberg and Minister of Regional Development Silvan Shalom, […]
The following is from Politico: While some folks hem and haw over their 2012 intentions, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg definitely does not want to be your next president. As a guest on Tuesday’s installment of “The View,” Barbara Walters said, “There are people who seem to be dissatisfied with candidates on both sides […]
According to a TGI report addressing today’s chareidi media, the veteran Hamodia newspaper has fallen in its position in the community. The survey set out to evaluate the ranking of chareidi daily and weekend newspapers as well as radio stations during the first half of 2011. The daily Hamodia, which recently marked its 60th anniversary […]
Today, 8 Elul, marks six years since the churban in Gush Katif, the Arab destruction of the shuls of that once illustrious Jewish community. A special event was organized in the Churva Shul in Jerusalem’s Old City by Gush Katif Museum officials. The day was also marked by Posek HaDor Maran Rav Yosef Sholom Elyashiv […]
Two years ago, Rabbi Moshe Zigelman went to prison rather than testify against fellow Jews in a federal tax-evasion case and receive a lesser punishment. Now, federal prosecutors are threatening him with a return to jail unless the 64-year-old devout Hasid agrees to testify before a grand jury regarding the federal government’s ongoing probe of […]
[VIDEO IN EXTENDED ARTICLE] Assemblyman Dov Hikind (D-Brooklyn) crossed party lines today to endorse Republican candidate Bob Turner for New York’s 9th Congressional District seat. “I am endorsing Bob Turner
In a letter dated August 31, 2011, the US Department of Justice demanded that Switzerland provide the US with all information relating to US taxpayers who deposited at least $50,000 in Swiss accounts between January 1, 2002 and July 31, 2010. To back up this demand, the Justice Department threatened to bring charges against many […]
The announcement of new military and economic agreements between Turkey and Egypt on the tails of Ankara cutting ties with Israel is a coincidence insists Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip
Officials on Wednesday lifted a gag order on a major operation involving Israel Police, the IDF and ISA (Israel Security Agency – Shin Bet). A Hamas terror cell was apprehended, thereby preventing a suicide bombing attack in the capital and the planned kidnapping of soldiers. Chassdei Hashem, dozens of terrorists were taken into custody in […]
As tensions flare between Turkey and Israel the Muslim Brotherhood is seeking to capitalize on the situation, calling to expel Israel’s ambassador from Jordan and Egypt. The Israeli Embassy in Cairo was recently the scene of violent anti-Israel protests, resulting in the removal of the Israeli flag, which was replaced by the Egyptian flag. Work […]
Brooklyn – With school back in session this week, many parents with special need children are facing new efforts from the Department of Education (DOE) to limit resources for their children. To confront the harmful effects of these cuts, Councilman David Greenfield convened a meeting with several dozen community and special education leaders in his […]
Military investigators believe “settlers” are responsible for a vandalism attack that occurred on Tuesday night in the Yosh Battalion Command adjacent to Beit El. According to an IDF report, tires were slashed on a number of vehicles and graffiti was spray painted, including “Regards from Migron” and “Price Tag”. There was also other damage caused […]
The inconvenience of taking off your shoes while going through airport security may soon be over. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano predicted yesterday that passengers will eventually be able to
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