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Chinese companies to build largest bridge in Brazil
By REUTERS \
11/13/2020 12:16:48 AM
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France confirms death of soldier in Egypt peace-keeping mission
By REUTERS \
11/13/2020 12:19:50 AM
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France ready to help build lasting solution to Nagorno-Karabakh conflict
By REUTERS \
11/13/2020 12:44:34 AM
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Israeli Islam course popular among students in many Muslim countries
"Thanks to this course I went back to my roots. I am a Muslim Syrian and wanted to learn more about our history, which made us who we are today," said one student from Syria.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/13/2020 5:33:22 AM
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US, Israeli officials agree to expand bilateral economic relations
This annual economic policy dialogue between the two nations has been held since 1985.
By TOBIAS SIEGAL \
11/13/2020 1:38:01 AM
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Pfizer in talks with Brazil to supply COVID-19 vaccine by early 2021
By REUTERS \
11/13/2020 1:32:09 AM
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State of emergency over COVID-19 not necessary in Japan, PM Suga says
By REUTERS \
11/13/2020 1:51:23 AM
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Saudi-led coalition says destroyed five drones fired by Houthis
By REUTERS \
11/13/2020 2:11:40 AM
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Trump bans US investments in firms linked to Chinese military
Starting Jan. 11, the order will prohibit purchases by US investors of the securities of those companies.
By REUTERS \
11/13/2020 2:53:55 AM
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Republicans urge Trump to allow Biden briefings
Most Republican officials and lawmakers have publicly supported President Donald Trump's effort to overturn the election results.
By REUTERS \
11/13/2020 3:23:51 AM
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Graduates of IDF's Unit 8200 are helping promote Arab startups, women
Called Hybrid, the program promotes various Arab-led startups from an early stage all the way to becoming independent and international hi-tech companies.
By TOBIAS SIEGAL \
11/13/2020 4:16:59 AM
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HBO adapts Tony Award-winning play about peace accords, into new film
The film, which will air next year, stars Andrew Scott (of “Fleabag” and “Black Mirror”) and Ruth Wilson (“The Affair,” “Mrs. Wilson”)
By CURT SCHLEIER/JTA \
11/13/2020 4:25:40 AM
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Hryhoriy Arshynov, restorer of Jewish cemeteries across Ukraine
Damaged during the Holocaust, the magnificent 17th-century Maharsha synagogue was used as a warehouse under Soviet rule and endured decades of neglect.
By PENNY SCHWARTZ/ JTA \
11/13/2020 4:33:58 AM
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Health Ministry: Quality of healthcare in Israel continues to improve
"Compared to parallel programs in the United States and OECD countries, the quality of medicine in Israel is gaining considerable achievements and praise."
By TZVI JOFFRE \
11/13/2020 4:57:13 AM
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Israeli MKs propose giving Diaspora Jews a formal role in Israeli affairs
Proposed Knesset legislation that would give Diaspora Jewish leaders a formal role in Israeli affairs may herald a new era in Israel-Diaspora relations.
By LARRY LUXNER/JTA \
11/13/2020 4:42:47 AM
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Replacing Erekat will be no easy task - analysis
Palestinian experts say finding new top negotiator can wait until the Biden Administration’s policies become clear
By DIMA ABUMARIA/ THE MEDIA LINE \
11/13/2020 7:14:02 AM
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US-China frictions may not ease when Biden president - Chinese official
By REUTERS \
11/13/2020 4:53:51 AM
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Dov Hikind releases a book that trolls Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s book
Hikind’s book debuted just a month after Cuomo’s and is meant to mock the governor’s volume.
By SHIRA HANAU/JTA \
11/13/2020 5:01:18 AM
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Greek newspaper likens Pfizer’s Jewish CEO with the Nazi doctor Mengele
The front-page article, with graphics including a picture of Albert Bourla and the Nazi war criminal Dr. Josef Mengele, appeared Tuesday in the daily Makeleio.
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
11/13/2020 5:10:50 AM
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Jason Greenblatt’s daughter got engaged in Dubai
Mazel tovs rung out over the dunes of Dubai.
By SHIRA HANAU/JTA \
11/13/2020 5:18:16 AM
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Israel Horovitz, playwright who was accused of sexual assault, dies at 81
Horovitz wrote more than 70 plays and was the founding artistic director of Gloucester Stage in Massachusetts.
By SHIRA HANAU/JTA \
11/13/2020 5:25:25 AM
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Biden plans to reshape Mideast alliances
President-elect has a very different agenda for region, experts say
By URI COHEN/THE MEDIA LINE \
11/14/2020 10:53:09 PM
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What a Biden gov't might mean for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Many in region look forward to change in White House but most don’t expect wholesale reversal of Trump policies.
By MOHAMMAD AL-KASSIM/THE MEDIA LINE \
11/13/2020 5:50:40 AM
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Biden wins Arizona, cementing presidential win
Biden's win in Arizona gives the Democrat 290 electoral votes in the state-by-state Electoral College that determines the winner, more than the 270 needed to claim victory.
By REUTERS \
11/13/2020 6:34:13 AM
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New course aims to integrate religious Jews into hi-tech industry
“In light of rising unemployment, we need to respond to the COVID-19 crisis by helping young people get ready for a dynamic and innovative employment market.”
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/13/2020 6:53:07 AM
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Ashkenazi calls on Bulgarian FM to sway PA to hold peace talks with Israel
"These are historic times and it’s important that the international community helps strengthen the new peace agreement."
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
11/13/2020 6:46:47 AM
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Netanyahu, Elkin: Step back from joining in Holocaust denial
Anyone with any responsibility, whether direct or indirect, for beating a civilian to death is not fit to lead an institution of Holocaust memory.
By YITZ GREENBERG \
11/13/2020 6:50:42 AM
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At least seven dead, 140 rescued in North Carolina flooding
Roads are closed and flash flood warnings are in effect across the state as what WCNC's chief meteorologist Brad Panovich calls "record-shattering" rains pound the area.
By EVE YOUNG \
11/13/2020 8:05:01 AM
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Coronavirus in Israel: 815 new cases on Thursday
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/13/2020 7:59:09 AM
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What's behind Trump's refusal to concede?
Concessions that used to be a part of the political process have been replaced by baseless allegations of voter fraud and election stealing.
By REUTERS \
11/13/2020 8:03:09 AM
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CNN's Christiane Amanpour compares Trump-era to Kristallnacht
“After four years of a modern-day assault on those same values by Donald Trump, the Biden/Harris team pledges a return to norms, including the truth,” she said.
By SARAH CHEMLA \
11/13/2020 9:24:00 AM
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Firefighters rescue pets trapped in Haifa pet store blaze
"Alongside the success we feel at saving a life, we are left with the sour taste from those we couldn't rescue," said a firefighter.
By EVE YOUNG \
11/13/2020 9:05:26 AM
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France says it has killed senior al-Qaeda North Africa operative in Mali
"A historic figure of the jihadist movement in the Sahel, Bah ag Moussa is considered responsible for several attacks against Malian and international forces," Parly said in a statement.
By REUTERS \
11/13/2020 9:41:29 AM
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Israel: Bulgaria must recognize Hezbollah in entirety as terror group
The European Union has Hezbollah’s military wing, but not its political wing on its terror list.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
11/14/2020 5:26:00 PM
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Elon Musk doubts corona tests: They gave opposite results on same day
"Was tested for covid four times today. Two tests came back negative, two came back positive. Same machine, same test, same nurse," tweeted Musk.
By REUTERS \
11/13/2020 9:54:16 AM
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Tigray conflict risks spiraling out of control: UN's Bachelet
"There is a risk this situation will spiral totally out of control, leading to heavy casualties and destruction, as well as mass displacement within Ethiopia itself and across borders," she said.
By REUTERS \
11/13/2020 12:51:25 PM
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White supremacist, antisemitic leader Tom Metzger dies
"Tom Metzger spent decades working against core American values as one of the most visible hard-core white supremacists in the country,” said Jonathan Greenblatt.
By EVE YOUNG \
11/13/2020 11:14:41 AM
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Islamic State claims responsibility for Saudi Arabia attack
The attack on a non-Muslim cemetery in the Saudi Red Sea city of Jeddah wounded several people commemorating World War I.
By REUTERS \
11/13/2020 11:36:32 AM
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Klain: Trump's refusal to acknowledge Biden's victory endangers Americans
"Trump Administration's denial could interfere into the President-elect team's transition preparation on crucial matters, such as the distribution of a coronavirus vaccine."
By SARAH CHEMLA \
11/13/2020 12:38:27 PM
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Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and US
See Shabbat times for your area.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/15/2020 1:43:21 PM
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Biden reaffirms campaign promise to increase US admissions of refugees
“We’re safer, stronger, a better country because of their contributions,” said Biden on the impacts of accepting more refugees.
By EVE YOUNG \
11/13/2020 12:49:51 PM
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Vaccine alliance expects to hold talks with Biden team on COVAX
By REUTERS \
11/13/2020 1:07:54 PM
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Biden's transition team considers Clinton for UN ambassador - report
Clinton is reportedly being considered because she could potentially raise the standing of the US in the world following President Donald Trump's term.
By EVE YOUNG \
11/13/2020 2:08:02 PM
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Israel signs official contract with Pfizer worth NIS 800 million
Hadassah reports 23 people vaccinated with Brilife, feeling fine.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
11/14/2020 9:10:02 PM
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Are Israel and the US planning to attack Iran?
An Israeli strike against Iran is extremely complicated and has always been viewed by the IDF as a last resort.
By YAAKOV KATZ \
11/14/2020 6:29:10 PM
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Staten Island man arrested over killing threats targeting FBI, politicians
“Mr. Maiorana’s online posts called for violence against our entire community—protestors, politicians and law-enforcement officers alike," FBI said.
By SARAH CHEMLA \
11/13/2020 2:39:17 PM
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Five years after Paris attacks, France still scarred and back on alert
The Nov. 13, 2015 rampage by jihadist suicide bombers and gunmen killed 130 people, wounded hundreds and left deep scars on the nation's psyche.
By REUTERS \
11/13/2020 2:55:36 PM
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US election turmoil heightens Afghan uncertainty
By REUTERS \
11/13/2020 3:40:34 PM
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North Korean, Russian hackers target COVID-19 researchers -Microsoft
The allegations of cyber espionage come as world powers are jockeying behind the scenes in the race to produce a vaccine for the virus.
By REUTERS \
11/13/2020 4:04:41 PM
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Israeli rabbi detained for committing sexual offenses against students
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/13/2020 4:26:58 PM
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Hadassah reports 23 Israelis vaccinated against COVID-19 in Phase I study
Ten more people are expected to be vaccinated at Hadassah next week and another seven the week after • Another 40 volunteers are taking part in the trial through Sheba Medical Center
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
11/14/2020 4:58:24 PM
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Israeli tech company puts music in your ears without headphones or chips
Nevertheless, this is not a surefire solution to cancelling out all external noises, but rather a highly focused music listening experience.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/13/2020 5:24:38 PM
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Twelve charged in Germany with plotting mosque attacks, murders
Germany has experienced a spate of right-wing attacks in recent years directed at minorities and those perceived to support them.
By REUTERS \
11/13/2020 4:48:12 PM
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Asia wins the Ophir Award and will represent Israel at the Oscars
Shira Haas wins Best Supporting Actress Ophir Award
By HANNAH BROWN \
11/14/2020 5:30:57 PM
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Steve Cohen, Jewish philanthropist, purchases New York Mets
The Steve and Alexandra Foundation has donated $625 to many various philanthropic causes.
By CELIA JEAN \
11/13/2020 5:36:48 PM
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Indian and Pakistani troops exchange fire leaving at least 14 dead
By REUTERS \
11/13/2020 5:08:05 PM
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Anti-Israel bias at UN has become institutionalized, Erdan tells Guterres
Erdan said he was proud to represent his country at the UN, before criticizing the UN’s treatment of Israel.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
11/14/2020 5:24:56 PM
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Police find 2,700 Palestinians living illegally in Jerusalem's Old City
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/13/2020 6:03:33 PM
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COVID mortality lower in women-led states with high uncertainty tolerance
On the other hand, countries with a higher number of women in senior political positions also had higher mortality rates.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/13/2020 9:48:03 PM
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Parents permitted to visit child after arrest for alleged child abuse
In an unusual turn of events, parents accused of committing child abuse were furloughed and given permission to visit their injured child.
By CELIA JEAN \
11/13/2020 7:06:40 PM
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Switzerland starts 'rolling review' of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
Rolling reviews allow drug companies to submit applications for COVID-19 medicinal products before development work is concluded.
By REUTERS \
11/13/2020 6:55:18 PM
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EU antitrust regulators investigating Teva over its Copaxone drug
By REUTERS \
11/13/2020 7:24:47 PM
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Over 130 Secret Service officers test positive for COVID-19
In addition to White House officials, eight staffers at the Republican National Committee, such as Chief of Staff Richard Walters, have contracted the virus.
By CODY LEVINE \
11/13/2020 11:05:16 PM
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Trump Pennsylvania campaign hits snag as law firm drops case
The case was filed on Monday, three days before the law firm dropped it.
By TAMAR URIEL-BEERI \
11/14/2020 5:53:37 PM
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Fatah vows to rebuild home of terrorist accused of Rabbi's death
Khalil Doikat's house was demolished in November by the IDF, after he was accused of committing the murder of Rabbi Shai Ohayon.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/13/2020 11:01:36 PM
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Trump says he'll 'do the right thing' after all votes are counted, confidant says
By REUTERS \
11/13/2020 8:33:34 PM
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WHO: Measles surging as COVID-19 curbs disrupt vaccinations
Disruptions to vaccination due to the COVID-19 pandemic have crippled efforts to curb measles outbreaks.
By REUTERS \
11/13/2020 8:53:35 PM
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Senior Hamas official infected with coronavirus
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/13/2020 9:17:29 PM
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US Elections: Biden projected to win 306 Electoral College votes
Georgia and South Carolina results called by Edison Research
By REUTERS \
11/14/2020 9:44:27 AM
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200 Thai workers head to Israel under cooperation pact
The program was originally launched in 2012.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/13/2020 9:55:24 PM
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Biden to bring in national security experts after briefings denied
Biden's team is pressing ahead with a transition despite President Donald Trump's refusal to concede.
By REUTERS \
11/13/2020 9:56:58 PM
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What are Jews watching in Trump’s chaotic lame-duck period?
Here’s a glance at what’s at stake in the next 10 weeks.
By RON KAMPEAS/JTA \
11/13/2020 10:15:55 PM
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Police evacuate Ubisoft's Montreal office building after hoax hostage call
Aerial footage taken by the Quebec French-news chain LCN showed people gathered on the rooftop terrace of the building, along with heavy objects left at the door to block it.
By REUTERS \
11/14/2020 4:51:00 AM
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Food Network star Alton Brown makes antisemitic tweet, then apologizes
"Do you think the camp uniforms will be striped, like the ones at Auschwitz or will plaid be in vogue?”
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/14/2020 11:41:45 AM
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Donald Trump: Coronavirus mass vaccination to be available by April
This was the first press conference held since the election results were published.
By REUTERS \
11/14/2020 7:39:34 PM
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Biden legal team confident Georgia recount won't change results
The Biden team said they were confident the process would be completed in time, citing a timeline from the secretary of state that expects the hand recount to be finished on Wednesday.
By REUTERS \
11/14/2020 12:48:17 AM