Two Killed In Knife Attack At IKEA Store In Sweden
HELSINKI — An attacker stabbed two people to death and wounded another at an Ikea store in the central Swedish city of Vasteras on Monday afternoon, police and store officials said.
Defying Rabbinate, Rabbis Set Up Alternative Jewish Conversion Court
A Group of religious-nationalist rabbis have established an institution offering an alternative for conversion to Judaism to Israel’s Chief Rabbinate.
Israel – Cyber Attack on Defense Ministry Computers Thwarted
The Defense Ministry was able to thwart cyber attacks in recent weeks on its computers, Channel 2 reports Monday night.
Ferguson, MO – Police Shoot Black Man Following One-Year Anniversary of Michael Brown’s Death
St. Louis County police said a gun battle in Ferguson, Mo. late Sunday climaxed when one of the suspects involved opened fire on plainclothes detectives before being pursued and shot by the officers after a day of peaceful demonstrations in Ferguson marking the anniversary of Michael Brown’s death.
President Barack Obama Defends Nuclear Deal To Youth In Iran, Israel
Chilmark, MA – President Barack Obama says there was no way to secure a nuclear deal with Iran without first inflicting severe sanctions that made life harder for people in Iran.
Lawsuit Could Reveal Secret Saudi Connection To 9/11
A federal lawsuit moving forward in Manhattan could open the floodgates to tightly held government secrets about foreign connections to the 9/11 attacks.
Drone Scare At Newark Airport
NEW YORK – At Newark Airport, a drone was spotted on Sunday afternoon by the pilots of four commercial flights on their final approach.
Vatican Calls On A-G To Indict Extremist Jewish Leader Following Endorsement Of Burning Churches
Rome – The Vatican called on the Attorney-General on Sunday to indict Lehava head Benzi Gopstein on suspicion of incitement to violence and terrorism.
Israeli Hamburger Chain Raked Over The Coals For Sexist Advertising
The upmarket Israeli hamburger chain Agadir is feeling the heat from Facebook users over what many regard as a sexist advertising campaign launched on social media last weekend.
Gunmen Fire on US Consulate In Istanbul
Two gunmen opened fire on the US Consulate in Istanbul in Turkey on Monday, according to initial reports. The attackers fled when police shot back, broadcaster CNN Turk said, adding that there were no casualties.