Belgian Court Protects Kosher Slaughter
Belgium’s Wallonia District Constitutional Court ruled that slaughter of animals in accordance with Jewish law is permitted in Belgium and will continue to be permitted.
IAF Strikes Syrian Army Outposts In Damascus Suburbs
The Israel Air Force allegedly attacked Syrian army outposts in al-Katif in the suburbs of Damascus early Wednesday, according to reports in Lebanon.
Threat Of Cyber Attack Is Biggest Fear For Businesses
The threat of cyber attacks and political instability resulting from rising populism are among the biggest worries for businesses around the world, according to a study of companies in 79 countries.
Wells Fargo Fires 4 Executives As part of Investigation Into Sales Scandal
Wells Fargo’s board of directors fired four senior managers as part of its investigation into the bank’s sales practices scandal.
Drew Peterson Transferred To Federal Custody
Drew Peterson, a convicted murderer formerly in state custody, has been moved to a holding facility in Joliet.
Yakuza Boss Ordered Assassination of Nurse Over Botched Genital Surgery
A 70-year-old Japanese crime boss ordered an attack on a nurse in retaliation for botched plastic surgery on his genitals, prosecutors say.
Feds Detail Crackdown On Undocumented Immigrants
Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly moved Tuesday to implement a host of immigration enforcement changes ordered by President Trump, directing agency heads to hire thousands more officers, end so-called “catch-and-release” policies and begin work on the president’s promised U.S.-Mexico border wall.
Tennessee Police Officer Caught On Tape Demanding Nude Pictures of Store Clerk
A Tennessee police officer was publicly exposed as a pervert Monday after audio recordings surfaced showing him making repeated lewd comments to a local store worker.
Trump Denounces Anti-Semitism As “Horrible”
President Donald Trump on Tuesday denounced recent threats against Jewish community centers as “horrible” and “painful.” He said they are a “very sad reminder of the work that still must be done to root out hate and prejudice and evil.”