Israeli Citizen Killed In Nigeria
A 42 year-old Israeli man who worked on behalf of a construction company in Nigeria was killed Wednesday during a kidnapping attempt near the nation’s capital Abuja.
Oregon Judge Accused Of Blocking Gay Marriage Applicants, Hanging Hitler Picture
The Oregon Commission on Judicial Fitness and Disability announced that a state judge faces alleged conduct violations, including one over his refusal to perform gay weddings.
United Airlines Chief Executive Steps Down Amid Corruption Investigation
United Airlines chief executive officer Jeff Smisek stepped down “effective immediately” on Tuesday with the airline citing an ongoing federal corruption investigation into the company.
Moscow Admits Russian Military Experts on The Ground In Syria
Russia’s Foreign Ministry disclosed early Wednesday that Russian military experts are assisting forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in that country’s long-running civil war.
Annexation Request Approved For Hasidic Village Of Kiryas Joel
KIRYAS JOEL, N.Y. — The Monroe Town Board on Tuesday voted in favor of an expansion of Kiryas Joel, the largely Hasidic village in Orange County.
Shelly Dadon Murderer Convicted, Sentenced To Life In Prison
The Nazareth District Court on Wednesday convicted Hussein Yussuf Hasin Halifa of murdering Shelly Dadon and sentenced him to life in prison.
Iran’s Supreme Leader: Israel Will Not Exist In 25 Years
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday that Israel will not exist in 25 years.
Las Vegas – British Airways Flight Catches Fire At McCarran Airport
An engine failure on a Las Vegas-to-London British Airways jet Tuesday sparked a fire that forced the evacuation of the plane and resulted in 14 minor injuries.
U.S. Warns Of Possible Attack In South Africa Targeting Americans
Johannesburg – The United States warned its citizens on Tuesday of a possible attack by “extremists” against U.S. facilities or interests in South Africa, a rare security alert in a stable democracy seldom associated with Islamist militancy.