2015-02-01 Israel More Top Stories

NDTV   

IS claims beheading of second Japanese captive   
Zee News
Tokyo: The Islamic State group claimed in a video that it had beheaded a second Japanese hostage, drawing international condemnation and outrage from a visibly upset Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who denounced it as a "heinous and despicable" act.
Japan outraged after ISIS claims it beheaded hostage Kenji Goto   CBS News
Islamic State beheads second Japan hostage Kenji Goto, release video of same   Firstpost
French President Francois Hollande 'Resolutely' Condemns Apparent Execution ...   NDTV
Business Standard   
Financial Express   
TVNZ   
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Arab News   

Egypt won't leave Sinai to terrorists: El Sissi   
Arab News
In this Oct. 25, 2014 file photo provided by Egypt's state news agency MENA, Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, center, speaks on state-run TV ahead of a military funeral in Cairo for troops killed in an assault in the Sinai Peninsula. (AP Photo/MENA ...

2015-02-01 Israel Health

Bloody Elbow   

UFC 183 Preview Show with Ariel Helwani and Marc Raimondi   
Bloody Elbow
Hours ahead of UFC 183, MMAFighting.com's Ariel Helwani and Marc Raimondi delve into the biggest storylines, including the return of former middleweight champion Anderson Silva, as he faces Nick Diaz in the main event. Small_bloodyelbow.com.minimal ...

2015-02-01 Israel Entertainment

The Times of Israel   

A kosher Super Bowl halftime show   
The Times of Israel
General view of downtown area festivities for Super Bowl XLIX on January 30, 2015 in Phoenix, Arizona. Super Bowl XLIX, between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots, will be held at the University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 (photo ...

2015-02-01 Israel Sci/Tech

i24news   

5 most incredible discoveries of the week   
USA TODAY
Some archaeological surprises highlight the list of the week's most intriguing discoveries: 1. Ancient Skull May Be Evolution Milestone: A 55,000-year-old skull found in a cave in Israel is the first solid evidence that our species migrated out of Africa to colonize ...

2015-02-01 Israel Business

Haaretz   

Israel's Hazera: From tomato seeds to international growth   
Haaretz
As a unit of France's Limagrain, the firm has held to its roots as a partnership while aiming to feed the world. By Hagai Amit | Feb. 1, 2015 | 1:32 AM. submit to reddit. Tomatoes at a Hazera factory. The company's varieties have a long shelf life. Tomatoes at a ...

2015-02-01 Israel World

NDTV   

IS claims beheading of second Japanese captive   
Zee News
Tokyo: The Islamic State group claimed in a video that it had beheaded a second Japanese hostage, drawing international condemnation and outrage from a visibly upset Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who denounced it as a "heinous and despicable" act.
Japan outraged after ISIS claims it beheaded hostage Kenji Goto   CBS News
French President Francois Hollande 'Resolutely' Condemns Apparent Execution ...   NDTV
IS executes second Japanese hostage, PM says 'despicable act'   Business Standard
Financial Express   
Hindustan Times   
IBNLive   
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NDTV   

Sisi: "Egypt faces long, tough battle against militants"   
Jerusalem Post Israel News
Sisi said Egypt was confronting the "strongest secret organisation in the world", a reference to the Islamist Muslim Brotherhood. Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi inspects the guard of honor upon arriving at Khartoum International ...

2015-02-01 Israel Middle East

NDTV   

IS claims beheading of second Japanese captive   
Zee News
Tokyo: The Islamic State group claimed in a video that it had beheaded a second Japanese hostage, drawing international condemnation and outrage from a visibly upset Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who denounced it as a "heinous and despicable" act.
Japan outraged after ISIS claims it beheaded hostage Kenji Goto   CBS News
Islamic State beheads second Japan hostage Kenji Goto, release video of same   Firstpost
French President Francois Hollande 'Resolutely' Condemns Apparent Execution ...   NDTV
Business Standard   
Financial Express   
TVNZ   
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USA TODAY   

IS Defeated In Kobani   
The Nation
After more than three months of continuous fighting, Kurdish forces have managed to force IS militants out and take control of Kobani – a Kurd majority town in Syria bordering Turkey. IS had stormed into the town with heavy artillery on September 16, and ...

2015-02-01 Israel Israel

Newsweek   

CIA, Israel plotted Hezbollah commander's killing   
The Nation
WASHINGTON - The spy agencies of the United States and Israel worked together in February 2008 to kill a senior Hezbollah commander in Damascus, a Leading American newspaper reported Saturday. Citing unidentified former intelligence officials, The ...

2015-01-31 Israel More Top Stories

Jerusalem Post Israel News   

Israel Takes New Step to Expand West Bank Housing   
New York Times
JERUSALEM — Israel on Friday published bids for the building of 450 new housing units in West Bank settlements, deepening Palestinian anger and eliciting blunt criticism from the United States, which called the move illegitimate, counterproductive and ...

2015-01-31 Israel Health

LI's Al Iaquinta spurred by challenge of Joe Lauzon at UFC 183   
Newsday
On being an underdog in a mixed martial arts fight -- whether on a betting line or in the minds of those connected to the sport -- Al Iaquinta wavers. "I don't know if I prefer it," the Wantagh-based lightweight UFC fighter said.
UFC 183 Pre-Fight Staredowns   LowKick MMA

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Scifighting   

UFC Confirms Pay-Per-View Price Rise Is Permanent   
Fight Of The Night
The UFC have officially confirmed that the price of their pay-per-view view events has risen permanentely by $5. The price rise was first seen for January 3rd's UFC 182: Jones Vs Cormier event and takes the standard definition broacast to $49.99 while the HD ...

2015-01-31 Israel Entertainment

Telegraph.co.uk   

Conductor dies after concert collapse   
Sky News Australia
The musician was conducting an orchestra at a musical festival in Lucerne, Switzerland when he passed out on Thursday night. An audience member attempted to revive him but Yinon died before reaching hospital.
Internationally renowned Israel Yinon. Photo / Priska Ketterer / AP   New Zealand Herald
Conductor Dies After Collapsing on Stage   New York Times (blog)
Israeli conductor collapses at Swiss concert, dies   Chron.com
Telegraph.co.uk   
The Independent   
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FanSided   

Patriots' DeflateGate, Bill Belichick mocked in hilarious Scarface spoof (Video)   
FanSided
One classic scene from the movie Scarface perfectly sums up the feelings New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick must be having in regard to Deflategate in this incredibly hilarious spoof.
(Video) Grantland spoofs Deflate-Gate in hilarious Scarface rendition   fanatix Sport News

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Atlanta Business Chronicle   

HBO greenlights “Brothers in Atlanta” pilot   
Atlanta Business Chronicle
HBO is moving forward with "Brothers in Atlanta," a new comedy pilot about struggling entertainers trying to navigate relationships and life in Atlanta, according to deadline.com. Ellie Hensley: Staff Writer- Atlanta Business Chronicle: Email | Twitter.
Jaden Smith and Maya Rudolph Will Guest Star in HBO's 'Brothers in Atlanta' Pilot   Best Movies Ever Entertainment News
Lorne Micahels Launches New HBO Show With Maya Rudolph   Jewish Business News

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The Times of Israel   

A kosher Super Bowl halftime show   
The Times of Israel
General view of downtown area festivities for Super Bowl XLIX on January 30, 2015 in Phoenix, Arizona. Super Bowl XLIX, between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots, will be held at the University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 (photo ...

2015-01-31 Israel Sci/Tech

Jewish Business News   

LightCyber Unveils Enhanced Breach-Detection Platform   
eWeek
LightCyber is improving its breach-detection technology with its new Magna 2.8 platform release that provides users with more integration with firewall technologies and network visibility options. LightCyber, which was founded in 2011 and is a privately held ...

2015-01-31 Israel Business

Irish Times   

The Syriza shock   
The News International
The European project is in shock. Syriza's victory in Greece on January 25, 2015 has been termed by many European leaders as the most devastating blow to the European Union. The newly established left-wing party was able to gain 149 out of 300 ...

2015-01-31 Israel World

The News International   

Another bloodied day   
The News International
On the day when Nawaz Sharif was in Karachi to discuss the implementation of the National Action Plan with provincial leaders we were served a brutal reminder of how the fight against militancy will take more than just plans. A suicide blast created mayhem ...

2015-01-31 Israel Middle East

Gulf Daily News   

Kurds repel IS raids on Kirkuk   
Gulf Daily News
BAGHDAD: Iraqi Kurdish forces repelled a major attack by the Islamic State (IS) group in Kirkuk province that killed a top officer yesterday, while violence elsewhere left 30 dead. The IS assault on areas south and west of the northern city of Kirkuk began at ...

2015-01-31 Israel Israel

Los Angeles Times   

Israeli plans for new settlement construction irk US, Palestinians   
Los Angeles Times
Israeli plans to advance settlement construction in the West Bank drew sharp rebukes Friday from the United States and Palestinian Authority, adding to already strained relations. lRelated Hezbollah leader says war against Israel is not wanted, but not feared.
Israel to build another 450 settler homes: NGO   DAWN.com
US says Israel settlement projects 'inflame tensions'   Press TV
The great peacemaker   Arab News
The Daily Star   
Deutsche Welle   
NDTV   
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Haaretz   

Hezbollah leader threatens Israel with crushing response   
Press TV
In an unprecedented statement, Hezbollah's secretary general declared that Israel can no longer threaten the region and strike anywhere it wishes without being deterred. Nasrallah warned the Israelis that they should not test the readiness of the resistance in ...

2015-01-30 Israel More Top Stories

Daily News & Analysis   

Twenty-seven killed in attacks in Egypt's North Sinai, Suez   
Daily News & Analysis
Sinai-based militants have killed hundreds of security officers since president Mohamed Mursi of the Muslim Brotherhood was removed from power following mass protests against his rule. Twenty-seven people were killed in four attacks in Egypt's North Sinai ...

2015-01-30 Israel Health

UFC 183: Silva vs. Diaz - Idiot's Guide Preview to Thales Leites vs. Tim Boetsch   
Bloody Elbow
Just so we're clear about physics, this punch probably did not land. - Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports. David Castillo on the 3 things you need to know for a UFC 183 Mddleweight matchup that feels like it deserves its own landline, and accompanying ...

2015-01-30 Israel Entertainment

Pranksters performed live WWE stunt on street   
LidTime.com (blog)
A group of pranksters thought of pranking people with their live WWE stunt on the streets before everyone. Advertisement. The prank included the trio, Joe Weller, Kristopher London and Dan Stannard, in which two pretended to be fighter and other one ...

2015-01-30 Israel Sci/Tech

TODAYonline   

Ancient skull sheds new light on story of human evolution   
TODAYonline
The 55,000-year-old skull fossil found in an inner chamber of Manot Cave in Israel. Photo: The New York Times. 55,000-year-old specimen may be missing connection between African and European populations. mail · print. View all 0 comments ...

2015-01-30 Israel Business

Globes   

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. Goes for Growth   
Motley Fool
In a nutshell, Network security company Check Point Software (NASDAQ: CHKP ) pleased the market delivering results at the top end of expectations. In doing so, it also announced its intent to increase investment in order to accelerate future revenue growth.
FBR Capital Markets Raises Check Point Software Technologies Price Target to ...   Intercooler
CHKP +3% after Q4 beat, mixed guidance, buyback expansion (CHKP)   Seeking Alpha (registration)
Check Point Software Technologies's "Buy" Rating Reiterated at Citigroup Inc ...   sleekmoney
Reuters   
Globes   
Rock Hill Daily   
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Globes   

Delek, Noble oppose emerging gas compromise   
Globes
Noble Energy does not accept separate marketing, and Delek is unwilling to sell its rights in Karish and Tanin as well as Tamar. Noble Energy is expected to oppose the separate marketing model for the Tamar and Leviathan natural gas reservoirs, and Delek ...

2015-01-30 Israel World

Daily News & Analysis   

Twenty-seven killed in attacks in Egypt's North Sinai, Suez   
Daily News & Analysis
Sinai-based militants have killed hundreds of security officers since president Mohamed Mursi of the Muslim Brotherhood was removed from power following mass protests against his rule. Twenty-seven people were killed in four attacks in Egypt's North Sinai ...

2015-01-30 Israel Middle East

Reuters   

US-led air strikes hit Islamic State targets in Syria, Iraq   
Zee News
Washington: The United States and coalition partners launched six air strikes against Islamic State targets in Syria, and 12 more in Iraq as they kept up pressure on the insurgent group, the US military said on Thursday. Among the strikes, which occurred ...

2015-01-30 Israel Israel

Los Angeles Times   

Hezbollah ready to close the door on clash with Israel, UN says   
Los Angeles Times
Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon said Thursday that the United Nations had informed Israel that the Lebanese group Hezbollah was unlikely to escalate violence after deadly encounters a day earlier left three people dead, raising concern about more fighting ...

2015-01-29 Israel More Top Stories

Washington Times   

Israel, Hezbollah on brink of war after barrage of missile strikes, counterstrikes   
Washington Times
Israeli soldiers secure the Israel-Lebanon border, Wednesday. Hezbollah claims the attack destroyed a number of Israeli vehicles and caused casualties among “enemy ranks.” Israel later fired at least 35 artillery shells into Lebanon. (Associated Press) more ...

2015-01-29 Israel Health

m.indiatvnews.com (press release) (blog)   

H7N9 bird flu cases in China province rise to 25   
m.indiatvnews.com (press release) (blog)
Guangzhou: Two more cases of humans being infected by the H7N9 bird flu strain was reported from China's Guangdong province Wednesday, bringing the number of people infected by the virus in the province to 25. According to a Xinhua report, ...

2015-01-29 Israel Entertainment

Shalom Life   

Delving into the 'Night'   
Jerusalem Post Israel News
A documentary of long-lost footage (some of it shot by renowned director Alfred Hitchcock) chronicles the Allied forces' efforts to document the atrocities of the concentration camps. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter. The art of using film footage to terrify an ...

2015-01-29 Israel Sci/Tech

Telegraph.co.uk   

Mideast skull find sheds light on humans' trek   
DAWN.com
PARIS: A 55,000-year-old partial skull found in the Middle East gives clues to when our ancestors left their African homeland, and strengthens theories that they co-habited with Neanderthals, scientists said on Wednesday. Found in Manot Cave in western ...

2015-01-29 Israel Business

Singulariteam Raises $102M For Second Fund   
NoCamels - Israeli Innovation News (press release) (blog)
singulariteam January 28, 2015 | The managing partner at Singulariteam, Moshe Hogeg announced that the investment group will initiate its second fund worth $102 million. The fund will focus on early-stage investments in startups in the sectors of mobile, ...

2015-01-29 Israel World

Deutsche Welle   

Fears mount over all-out Israel-Hezbollah war   
Deutsche Welle
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that Lebanon's Hezbollah will pay the "full price" after missiles killed two Israeli soldiers. The exchanged artillery fire has raised fears of another all-out war. Fire exchanged between Lebanon and Israel.
Israel, Hezbollah on brink of war after barrage of missile strikes, counterstrikes   Washington Times
Israel must hold off the (inevitable) third Lebanon war   Haaretz
Israel threatens revenge for rocket attack   Sky News Australia
Kansas City Star   
Irish Times   
The Daily Star   
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Stuff.co.nz   

ISIS sets deadline for hostage exchange   
Stuff.co.nz
LONG WAIT: Safi Yousef (L), father of Islamic State captive Jordanian pilot Muath al-Kasaesbeh, has been assured that his son will be released. The Islamic State group set a new deadline for Jordan to release a convicted terrorist, saying it would kill a ...

2015-01-29 Israel Middle East

CNN International   

Islamic State releases new audio message by Japanese   
Jakarta Post
The Islamic State group released a message late Wednesday purportedly by Japanese hostage Kenji Goto, extending the deadline for Jordan's release of an Iraqi would-be hotel bomber linked to al-Qaida. The audio was released as Jordan had offered a ...

2015-01-29 Israel Israel

Deutsche Welle   

Fears mount over all-out Israel-Hezbollah war   
Deutsche Welle
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that Lebanon's Hezbollah will pay the "full price" after missiles killed two Israeli soldiers. The exchanged artillery fire has raised fears of another all-out war. Fire exchanged between Lebanon and Israel.
Israel, Hezbollah on brink of war after barrage of missile strikes, counterstrikes   Washington Times
Israel must hold off the (inevitable) third Lebanon war   Haaretz
Israel threatens revenge for rocket attack   Sky News Australia
Kansas City Star   
The Daily Star   
Washington Post (blog)   
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Haaretz   

Gazans storm UN compound over suspension of aid   
Haaretz
UN envoy Serry 'outraged' at Hamas laxness, while Hamas officials infuriated by cash-strapped UNRWA's halt of payments to repair houses destroyed in summer war. By Haaretz | Jan. 28, 2015 | 10:24 PM ...

2015-01-28 Israel More Top Stories

Haaretz   

Netanyahu's planned Congress speech roils Jewish lawmakers   
Haaretz
Pro-Israel community upset at not being notified of Israeli PM's intention to visit Washington D.C., bypassing of White House. By JTA | Jan. 28, 2015 | 4:00 AM. submit to reddit. Meeting of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with House Speaker John Boehner ...

2015-01-28 Israel Health

Castanet.net   

Photo: Contributed - Century21   
Castanet.net
The entire city of Winnipeg was under a boil-water advisory Tuesday night after routine sampling turned up some potentially harmful bacteria in the municipal water supply. The city, which has a population of about 700,000, says the move is precautionary after ...

2015-01-28 Israel Entertainment

Ynetnews   

Chelsea Handler explores Jewish roots in Israel   
Ynetnews
Comedian known for posing topless on Instagram shows serious side during interview with Peres for upcoming documentary. Keren Nathanson Weiss. Published: 01.28.15, 00:21 / Israel News. Chelsea Handler, the Jewish-American TV Personality best ...

2015-01-28 Israel Sci/Tech

CNN   

Facebook denies outage was caused by hackers   
The Australian Financial Review
Facebook has denied that it was taken down by hackers after it went offline on Tuesday along with Instagram. Photo: Reuters. Sophie Nicholson. Facebook and its Instagram photo-sharing site were interrupted temporarily on Tuesday, provoking panic, ...

2015-01-28 Israel Business

VentureBeat   

Colu Aims To Bring Blockchain Technology Everywhere   
TechCrunch
Since its inception, investors have looked at the blockchain technology that powers Bitcoin's cryptocurrency as a new platform to bring a new level of trust to real world transactions. Now, Colu, a Tel Aviv-based startup has launched to develop a platform to ...

2015-01-28 Israel World

Business Recorder   

Iran Warns of 'Consequences' for Israeli Attack   
NDTV
Tehran: Iran has told the United States that Israel should expect consequences for an attack on the Syrian-controlled Golan Heights that killed an Iranian general, a senior official said on Tuesday. Revolutionary Guards General Mohammad Ali Allahdadi died ...

2015-01-28 Israel Middle East

Washington Times   

Obama pushes gender equality in India, but not in Saudi Arabia   
Washington Times
President Obama meets new Saudi Arabian King Salman bin Abdul Aziz in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, where he and the and first lady have come to expresses their condolences on the death of the late Saudi Arabian King Abdullah bin ... more >.
Battery Heated Clothing Gets Put to the Test2:21   NEWS.com.au
New Saudi king greets Obama, but ignores First Lady   New York Post
US First Lady Michelle Obama opts not to wear headscarf for Saudi King   The Australian (blog)
Gulf Daily News   
New Zealand Herald   
Salt Lake Tribune   
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The Hindu   

10 killed in Tripoli hotel attack   
The Hindu
In the latest sign of Libya's descent into chaos, gunmen stormed a luxury hotel used by diplomats and businessmen in the capital on Tuesday, killing 10 persons. Two attackers were killed following an hour-long standoff that included a car bomb that exploded ...

2015-01-28 Israel Israel

Business Recorder   

Iran Warns of 'Consequences' for Israeli Attack   
NDTV
Tehran: Iran has told the United States that Israel should expect consequences for an attack on the Syrian-controlled Golan Heights that killed an Iranian general, a senior official said on Tuesday. Revolutionary Guards General Mohammad Ali Allahdadi died ...

2015-01-27 Israel More Top Stories

New York Post   

Netanyahu's mistake   
Dallas Morning News (blog)
The new Congress is starting with confrontational business as usual, only this time House Speaker John Boehner is asking a prejudiced outsider to add his partisan opinion. When the White House and other nations are negotiating for a nuclear understanding ...

2015-01-27 Israel Health

Jerusalem Post Israel News   

More chickens with bird flu culled at north-central kibbutz   
Jerusalem Post Israel News
Additional cases of avian flu have been identified at a chicken coop in Kibbutz Magal – a Menashe Regional Council community just west of the Green Line. At Kibbutz Magal, where coops house about 40,000 birds, Agriculture Ministry teams said that they ...