American Jewish Congress honors Hillary Clinton for her support of US-Israeli ties JewishNewsOne 2014-03-26 | American Jewish Congress has, for 100 years, worked to protect the interests of American Jews. Tonight, they honor Hillary Clinton, a woman who herself has worked to maintain a strong relationship between America and Israel and to maintain peace in the Middle East.
Ukraines world heavyweight champ Vladimir Klitschko promises exciting fight against Leapai JewishNewsOne 2014-04-23 | World heavyweight champion Vladimir Klitschko and challenger Alex Leapai promise to "make history" with their fight on Saturday while Klitschko claims he plans to stretch his boxing career for another decade in his bid to break the record of Joe Louis as the longest reigning world heavyweight champion.
Russia Threatens Ukraine: Biden says US to stand with Ukraine against Kremlin aggression JewishNewsOne 2014-04-23 | During a visit to Ukraine, at a joint news conference in Kyiv with Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseny Yatseniuk, US Vice President Joe Biden said the US does not recognize Russia's annexation of Crimea and will stand with the Ukrainian people in a struggle for their future.
Joe Biden in Ukraine: US vice president visits Kiev monastery as Russia threatens to invade JewishNewsOne 2014-04-23 | US Vice President Joe Biden visited famous Mikhailovsky monastery in Kiev after holding meetings with Ukrainian leaders Biden told Russia on Tuesday that "time is short" for action on defusing the crisis in eastern Ukraine, but Moscow said it could handle any tougher economic sanctions the West might impose.
Iran slams US seizure of New York skyscraper to pay compensation to victims of Tehran-backed terror JewishNewsOne 2014-04-23 | Iran has labelled a US government decision to seize a Manhattan skyscraper housing an Iranian and Persian cultural centre as a violation of religious freedom. The building was confiscated after a US federal court judge ruled last year the not-for-profit Alavi Foundation, which chiefly owns the building, was deliberately "shielding and concealing" Iranian national assets. The proceedings from the sale of 36-storey, Fifth Avenue building will go to families affected by Iranian-aided attacks, including the 1983 bombing of a Beirut US marine barracks that killed over 300 people.
Kremlin bans Crimean Tatar leader from entering Russian-occupied Ukrainian peninsula JewishNewsOne 2014-04-23 | A veteran leader of Crimea's Tatar community has been banned from the Crimean peninsula until 2019.
Is Putin the new Hitler? Kazakhstan magazine becomes latest to compare Putin to Hitler JewishNewsOne 2014-04-23 | A local magazine in Kazakhstan has angered the Kremlin by publishing a cover showing Adolf Hitler alongside an article comparing the Nazi leader to Vladimir Putin.
Peace talks faltering: Abbas warns he could dissolve powers if talks fail JewishNewsOne 2014-04-23 | Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has told a group of Israeli journalists that if peace talks do not continue, Israel will have to take on the burden of governing Palestinian lands and providing services to the 2.5 million residents. An official in the Israeli prime minister's office condemned the statement by Abbas, nicknamed Abu Mazen, saying it shows a lack of Palestinian commitment to the peace process.
Russian Separatists Seize US Journalist: Simon Ostrovsky held hostage by East Ukraine insurgents JewishNewsOne 2014-04-23 | An American journalist has been detained in the eastern Ukrainian city of Slaviansk, where pro-Russian separatists have taken control of the area. Vice news says it is working with the US State Department to ensure the safety and release of its correspondent, Simon Ostrovsky, who has covered the situation in Crimea and eastern Ukraine extensively since the crisis erupted. Journalists working in the area say Ostrovsky was detained by gunmen late Tuesday.
Russia expels Canadian diplomat: ambassador says move a response to Canada expulsion of attache JewishNewsOne 2014-04-23 | Russia expelled a first secretary at the Canadian embassy in Moscow in what it said was a response to Canada's earlier expulsion of a Russian assistant military attaché, Russian news agencies quoted a foreign ministry source as saying.
Israel Under Attack: Seven Gaza rockets fired at southern Israel in Passover holiday attack JewishNewsOne 2014-04-22 | Militants have fired seven rockets from the Gaza strip, landing in southern Israel on Monday during the Jewish Passover holiday, setting off red alert sirens and sending Israeli citizens running for cover. Israel responded to the aggression by launching pinpoint air strikes on known militant targets.
Manchester United Sack David Moyes following failure to live up to Sir Alex Fergusons legacy JewishNewsOne 2014-04-22 | David Moyes has been sacked as Manchester United manager after a hugely disappointing season as since replacing Alex Ferguson last July.
Russian army in Ukraine: US releases photos linking Russian special forces to East Ukraine unrest JewishNewsOne 2014-04-22 | As US Vice President Joseph Biden arrived in Kyiv to meet top Ukrainian officials, the US released photos which it says show that many separatist fighters in eastern Ukraine are Russian special forces.
Kremlin-backed insurgents take journalists hostage: Pro-Russian gunmen kidnap Ukrainian reporter JewishNewsOne 2014-04-22 | A Ukrainian journalist being held by pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine was brought out by her captors in Slovyansk and has told reporters she was being questioned but not mistreated.
US court orders release of drone docs: Justice Department must reveal secret drone strike info JewishNewsOne 2014-04-22 | A federal appeals court has ordered the US Department of Justice to turn over key portions of a document that justifies the government's targeted killing of people linked to terrorism using drone strikes.
British jihadists provide video tour of living conditions for foreign jihadis fighting in Syria JewishNewsOne 2014-04-22 | If you've ever wondered what a typical Islamist militant's house is like in Syria, then look no further. A video supposedly showing the living conditions of British jihadists fighting in Syria's civil war has emerged online.
Lawless Libya: Video emerges of Tunisian diplomat kidnapped in Libyan capital Tripoli JewishNewsOne 2014-04-22 | A video has emerged of an employee of the Tunisian embassy based in the Libyan capital Tripoli, pleading for his life and begging his country's president to step up negotiations for his release after apparently being arrested by a jihadi Islamist group.
Kremlin Threat to Ukraine: US warship enters Bosphorus while NATO increases Baltic naval presence JewishNewsOne 2014-04-22 | The guided-missile frigate USS Taylor passed through the Bosphorus strait, returning to the Black Sea after repairs in Crete. Meanwhile, NATO sent ships to the Baltic Seat to increase its naval presence in the face of mounting tension with Russia.
California Stowaway Miracle: Teenager survives flight over Pacific in landing gear compartment JewishNewsOne 2014-04-22 | A teenage boy has survived a five-hour flight between California and Hawaii in the freezing wheel well of a jetliner, after running away from home. The 16-year-old from California quickly lost consciousness as temperatures in the compartment dropped to minus 62 as the plane reached 38,000 feet.
Caspian Sea region leaders meet in Moscow JewishNewsOne 2014-04-22 | Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says his country is giving "special attention to the problems in the Caspian region" at a meeting attended by his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif in Moscow.
Kremlin Blamed for Ukraine Unrest: US releases photos of Russian special forces troops in Ukraine JewishNewsOne 2014-04-22 | As US Vice President Joseph Biden arrived in Kyiv to meet top Ukrainian officials, the US released photos which it says show that many separatist fighters in eastern Ukraine are Russian special forces
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome cases rise JewishNewsOne 2014-04-22 | At least 20 new cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, or MERS, have been confirmed in Saudi Arabia, taking the total number of infections up to 49 in just six days, marking an alarming and sudden increase of the disease which kills about a third of the people infected and has no cure.
Israels Favorite Book Store: Owner of Haifa secondhand bookstore famed for devotion to literature JewishNewsOne 2014-04-22 | The owner of an Israeli bookstore, who has been widely praised across the country for his devotion to his readers and his career, has wrapped up his annual private secondhand book fair.
Queen Elizabeth II celebrates 88th birthday: British monarch honoured with artillery salute JewishNewsOne 2014-04-22 | The UK on Monday (April 21) celebrated Queen Elizabeth II's 88 birthday with a 41-Royal Gun Salute at Green Park. The Honourable Artillery Company (City of London Army Reserve) fired a 62 Gun Royal Salute by the Tower of London. Queen Elizabeth was born on 21 April 1926. Her birthday is also celebrated officially each year with the Trooping the Colour parade which this year will take place on June 14.
Japan announces first military expansion in 40 years as world reacts to Russian military aggression JewishNewsOne 2014-04-22 | For the first time in more than 40 years Japan has announced an expansion of its military.
David Beckham starts China charity fund JewishNewsOne 2014-04-22 | Retired British football superstar David Beckham has announced a charity fund for youth football in Beijing, China, based on a donation he and his wife Victoria Beckham made last year. Last June the Beckham's donated a Jaguar sports car and six signed football jerseys to a charity auction during a visit to China, raising over USD 400,000 for the China Soong Ching Ling Foundation, a large government-affiliated charity.
East Ukraine Gun Battle Threatens Geneva Deal: Pro-Russian separatists staging armed insurgency JewishNewsOne 2014-04-22 | This is the eastern Ukrainian city of Sloviansk. The atmosphere appears to be more relaxed following last weekend's gunfight near a pro-Russian separatist checkpoint. At least three people died in the ambush. The incident happened days after a key international agreement was signed in Geneva in a bid to de-escalate the tension in Ukraine's eastern regions. The fragile pact is coming under more strain, as Moscow and the new pro-EU government in Kyiv accuse each other of breaking their part of the brokered deal.
Syrian Christians return to ancient Maaloula: town is symbol of Middle Eastern Christianity JewishNewsOne 2014-04-22 | Syrian Christians and other residents from the town of Maaloula are returning to their homes, around a week after it was recaptured by the Syrian army from Islamist fighters.
Boston Marathon: 36,000 runners compete on first anniversary of Islamist terror attack JewishNewsOne 2014-04-22 | At least 36,000 runners have taken part in the 118th Boston Marathon, a year after two homemade bombs were detonated just prior to the finishing line, killing three people and injuring 264. Thousands of spectators lined the 26.2 mile course in the good weather to cheer on participants, over five thousand of whom were forced to abandon last year.
America backs Ukraine over Russian invasion threat: Biden in Kiev for a two-day visit JewishNewsOne 2014-04-22 | U.S. Vice President Joe Biden has arrived in Ukraine for a two-day visit to Kyiv where he will meet with the country's president and prime minister as tension between Moscow and Kyiv continues to rise. Biden is expected to announce a package of technical assistance focused on energy and economic aid distribution.
Ukraine Crisis: American Vice President Joe Biden arrives in Kiev to meet Ukrainian officials JewishNewsOne 2014-04-21 | US Vice President Joe Biden is in Ukraine on Monday and Tuesday where he will meet with acting President Oleksander Turchynov and Prime Minister Arseny Yatsenyuk. The two day visit comes amid growing anxiety in Washington that Russia President Vladimir Putin will attempt further land grabs in eastern Ukraine following Russia admitting to a massive troop buildup along the border with Ukraine.
Israel Under Attack: Palestinian Gaza Strip militants fire rockets at southern Israeli town JewishNewsOne 2014-04-21 | Militants in the Gaza Strip have fired five rockets at southern Israel on Monday morning, setting off red alert sirens and sending Israeli citizens running for cover. The Gaza militants' rockets landed in open fields in the Sha'ar Hanegev region and caused no injuries or damage.
US Vice President Joe Biden arrives in Kiev: America backing Ukraine against Russian threat JewishNewsOne 2014-04-21 | U.S. Vice President Joe Biden arrived in Ukraine on Monday (April 21) for a two-day visit to Kiev where he will meet with government leaders.Biden is expected to announce a package of technical assistance focused on energy and economic aid distribution, a senior administration official said.
West Bank Passover: Samaritans gather for special sunrise prayer to mark Jewish Passover holiday JewishNewsOne 2014-04-21 | Several hundred members of the ancient religious group, Samaritans, have gathered before sunrise in the West Bank for a special prayer service, celebrating the second holiday of Passover. The Samaritans, who trace their ancestry to the northern Israelite kingdom which was destroyed by the Assyrians in 720 BC, share many similarities in their faith with Judaism.
Syria President Bashar al-Assad visits recaptured Christian town Maaloula to mark Easter holiday JewishNewsOne 2014-04-21 | Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has made an Easter appearance in the ancient Christian town of Maaloula, about a week after it was recaptured from rebels.
US intelligence fears Israeli visa waiver could lead to rise in Israeli espionage activities JewishNewsOne 2014-04-21 | Members of the US intelligence community are against allowing Israel to join a Visa Waiver program because it could expose the country to Israeli espionage, according to a new report.
Easter Services in Jerusalem: Christians attend Easter masses in the Holy Land JewishNewsOne 2014-04-21 | Pilgrims and local Christians attended Easter Sunday masses across the Holy Land on Sunday. In Jerusalem, hundreds of pilgrims arrived at the Old City's Church of the Holy Sepulchre where they attended a festive mass to celebrate Jesus' resurrection. Local Christians were joined by pilgrims from all over the world in a procession towards the church which was led by Roman Catholic Patriarch Fouad Twal.
Ukrainian PM warns West over Putin: Russian leader seeks to resurrect the former Soviet Union JewishNewsOne 2014-04-21 | Ukraine's Prime Minister Arseny Yatseniuk has voiced his concern over the Kremlin's intentions to resurrect the former Soviet Union, at the expense of Ukraine.
Ukraine Prays For Peace: Ukrainian PM attends Easter mass as Donetsk residents rally for Ukraine JewishNewsOne 2014-04-21 | Acting Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseny Yatseniuk has celebrated Easter Sunday with his family in Kiev, where he made short statement calling for Ukrainians across the country to unite.
Is there life on Kepler-186f? Scientists discover earth-sized planet which could support life JewishNewsOne 2014-04-21 | For the first time, scientists have found an Earth-sized world orbiting in a life-friendly zone around a distant star.
Brazilian Jewish community looks to Israel: record numbers of Brazilian Jews make Aliyah JewishNewsOne 2014-04-21 | The number of new immigrants to Israel rose to just over 3,600 in the first three months of this year, a 14% rise on the same period in 2013. Recently published Israeli government statistics suggested the largest wave of people came from Russia, France and the US, with about third of those applying for permanent citizenship after entering on tourist visas. Major factors behind French Jews' decision to pack their bags are thought to include rising anti-Semitism, bleak economic conditions and the success of Jewish Agency programs in attracting young people to the Jewish state. The data though also showed a growing trend of Aliyah by smaller, less well known community of Jews.
Turkey considers leaving World Wide Web following series of spats with social media giants JewishNewsOne 2014-04-21 | A top Turkish minister has said his country could leave the World Wide Web, just weeks after a top court lifted the short-lived government ban on social network Twitter. Communications Minister Lutfi Elvan reportedly told journalists of the possibly the government could replace the standard infrastructure with a national locked protocol, one which supresses user's ability to express opinions and views to a global audience. He's also quoted as saying other European Union countries were considering similar moves. Turkish authorities have denied any the allegations of the further internet crackdown.
Boston Marathon Preparations: Race will be first since Islamist terror attack JewishNewsOne 2014-04-21 | As runners and authorities prepare for the 118th Boston Marathon, many hope that this year's race will be a celebration of Boston and running and will bring a sense of closure to the tragedy that killed three people and wounded 264.
Pope Francis conducts Vatican Easter Vigil at St. Peters Basilica JewishNewsOne 2014-04-20 | Pope Francis has led Easter rites before some 10,000 people at St Peter's Basicila, marking his second Easter season of his pontificate. During the service, he presided over the vigil tradition by baptizing 10 people. In his homily, the leader of the world's 1.2 billion Roman Catholic Francis recounted the Biblical story of how the faith of the apostles had been shaken after Jesus' death but confirmed by the women who found Jesus' tomb empty after his resurrection.
Courageous twins fight off carjacker thief: San Antonio seven year olds beat up criminal JewishNewsOne 2014-04-20 | Two seven year olds in San Antonio have managed to fight off a carjacker who stole the family's Nissan from their house when they were still inside it. The incident occurred after their mother momentarily left them to collect a forgotten baby bottle prior to going to church. The man eventually released Luis and Lucius Lozada and their year-old brother about a mile from their home. No-one has been detained for the crime.
New York Yankees honor historic Nelson Mandela visit with plaque at Monument Park JewishNewsOne 2014-04-20 | The New York Yankees have commemorated the late Nelson Mandela, the first black president of South Africa, with a plaque in legendary Monument Park as part of their Jackie Robinson Day festivities.
Assad visits iconic Christian town: Syrian leader portrays himself as protector of Syrian Christians JewishNewsOne 2014-04-20 | Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has visited the recent recaptured Christian town of Maaloula, highlighting his government's growing confidence in its three year civil war against Islamist insurgents. Photos uploaded to the presidency's social media pages show Assad inspecting damaged paintings and bibles inside a Greek Orthodox monastery and touring the nearby area. His rare appearance outside of the capital Damascus comes a week after the pro-government forces drove rebels out of the Maaloula. Islamist fighters had taken over part of the town in December and held several nuns captive until releasing them last month in a prisoner-exchange deal. The president's government has consistently tried to portray itself as the protector of the country's Christians, who account for about 10% of the population. Some of its inhabitants still speak Aramaic, the language of Jesus.
Ukrainian leaders appeal for unity: separatist threat from Kremlin-backed militants in East Ukraine JewishNewsOne 2014-04-20 | Acting Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseny Yatseniuk has celebrated Easter in Kiev with his family and called on Ukrainians across the country to unite. A similar message was delivered earlier by Patriarch Filaret, head of Ukraine's Orthodox Church, who condemned what he described as Russia's aggression against his country. Residents of the eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk also celebrated Easter amid the crisis, with many saying they hoped a peaceful resolution of the Ukrainian crisis will come soon. Many people in eastern Ukraine, which has a large Russian-speaking population, feel deep suspicion towards the new authorities in Kiev. Kremlin separatists in Slovyansk, a city north of Donetsk, meanwhile, announced the imposition of a curfew following a deadly shooting incident early on Easter Day. The city's pro-Russian acting mayor blamed the killing members of the Right Sector, a nationalist group that helped topple former President Viktor Yanukovych in February.
Ukrainian Unity Appeal: PM Yatseniuk urges country to stand together during Easter holiday JewishNewsOne 2014-04-20 | Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseny Yatseniuk has urged to unite during a statement following a traditional Easter blessing at St Nicholas church in Kiev.
Trouble in East Ukraine: Mysterious shootings blamed on nationalist group JewishNewsOne 2014-04-20 | Ukrainian police said at least one man was killed and several injured during a shoot-out between groups of men on the outskirts of Sloviansk in northern Donetsk province. The Kremlin-backed acting mayor blamed the killings on Ukrainian nationalists, who denied the charge. Monitors from the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe are due in the region to quell tensions and check whether the arrangment negotiated on April 17 by the US, Russia, EU and Ukraine (under which separatists would give up their wepons and leave public buildings) is being upheld.
Passover Celebration: West Bank Samaritans mark Jewish holiday JewishNewsOne 2014-04-20 | The weeklong holiday commemorates the liberation of the ancient Israelites from centuries of slavery in Egypt, as described in the Old Testament. In Judaism, it is dubbed the festival of freedom.
