German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday issued a call for sanctions against Iran, explaining the move is required to halt that nation�s nuclear weapons program. Following a meeting with Lebanese Prime Minister Hariri, the chancellor pointed out that all offers placed on the table were rejected by Tehran, and the nuclear enrichment program continues at […]
It appears that Kfar Saba is joining other cities as a venue for anti-chilul shabbos protests, with one scheduled for today, Monday night. The organizers have targeted the chilul shabbos
According to a report by the AP, the proposed “soda tax” does not look like it has enough fizz to pass the NYS Senate. Mayor Bloomberg, Governor Paterson and the
In his usual diplomatic fashion, President Shimon Peres on Monday released a statement confirming the legitimate claims to Har Habayis by the three religions, Jews, Christians and Muslims. The president, the major architect behind the failure known as the Oslo process told reporters as he hosted Brazilian President Lula da Siva that �there is simply […]
The former chief executive of The Park Avenue Bank in New York, which was closed by regulators on Friday, was arrested Monday, according to media reports. Charles Antonucci Sr., who
The NYPD brought in additional 911 operators Saturday to handle the surge in emergency calls, YWN has learned. City officials reported 65,000 911 calls over the weekend, which was the
[by Bentzion Elisha] Crown Heights, Brooklyn – Random items appeared to be missing from our apartment. Could it be our sweet hardworking cleaning lady who came highly recommended by neighbors
Excerpts from an article in the Sacramento Bee: It was every businessperson’s nightmare. Arriving at Harv’s Metro Car Wash in midtown Wednesday afternoon were two dark-suited IRS agents demanding payment
Minister of Housing (Shas) Ariel Atias spoke with Israel Radio�s Reshet Bet on Monday afternoon, confirming that� following shachris in Maran R� Ovadia Yosef�s home, the Rav reminded [party leader Minister of the Interior] R� Eli Yishai that the ban on visiting Har HaBayis remains in effect, apparently commenting due to the increased media coverage […]
While the White House and the State Department are busying themselves will assaulting Israel, seeking to pin Israel diplomatically for last week�s incident involving Vice President Joe Biden during his visit to Israel, the House and Senate may not see eye-to-eye with the senior officials. Congresswoman Shelly Berkley (DEM-NV) already questioned the situation, expressing concern, […]
Local lawmakers say the city’s $575 million settlement offer for ill September 11th first responders is not enough � and they’re pushing for a bill that would give the workers health care coverage for life. The $11 billion James Zadroga Health and Compensation Act is set for a crucial vote by the House of Representatives […]
In recent weeks, the Obama Administration has endorsed “healthy relations” between Iran and Syria, mildly rebuked Syrian President Bashar Assad for accusing the U.S. of “colonialism,” and publicly apologized to
There are simply no words to describe the realities surrounding the Monday evening re-dedication of the Churva Shul in the Rova, Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem�s Old City. After about four years of work, the shul will be dedicated for a third time, signaling the ongoing Jewish sovereignty over the Old City. An event was already […]
Israel plans to implement a new program aimed at increasing organ donors. The program calls on residents to sign organ donor cards which will place loved ones ahead of those
The NY post reports: A New York CEO with Israeli military ties fears he has a target on his back after his company was thrust into the probe of a
Technicians who tested a Toyota Prius after its owner claimed its gas pedal stuck were unable to recreate the same condition, according to a draft congressional memo obtained Sunday by
Albany, NY – Col. John Melville of Orange County, a 29-year veteran of the State Police, has officially taken over as acting State Police superintendent. Prior to being promoted to
Acting on intelligence warnings, Defense Minister Ehud Barak has decided to extend the weekend closure of PA areas throughout Yehuda and Shomron through Tuesday. Israel Police Chief Dudu Cohen is
The Jerusalem District Court on Sunday ordered American citizen Yaakov Teital, dubbed �The Jewish terrorist� to undergo psychiatric evaluation. Teital stands accused of two murders as well as counts of attempted murder. The court set a date of May 17th to hear the results of the evaluation to determine if he is fit to stand […]
Speaking with Kol Chai Radio, Deputy Minister of Health R� Yaakov Litzman made his position quite clear, and the matter of building the new fortified wing of Ashkelon Hospital on the originally planned site, the location of ancient graves, is a non-starter. He drove the point home by explaining that if left with no other […]
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