Ahead of Rosh Hashana, British PM Cameron Wishes Jews A ‘Very Sweet New Year’
British Prime Minister David Cameron on Friday wished a “very sweet new year” to the Jewish community in Britain and around the world ahead of the Jewish High Holy Days.
Aharon Shlomo Lisson Gets 7 Years For Sexual Assault
A teacher at a religious school—who was convicted of indecent assault on his students—was sentenced Wednesday to seven years in prison and two years of probation.
Agunah of 28 Years Granted Divorce Two Days Before Passover
Raya Dinenberg’s husband disappeared in 1987 and could not be found; She was defined as an ‘agunah’ by the rabbinical court and could not remarry.
Again: Uproar After Netanyahu Spotted In Non-Kosher Restaurant
Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu faced criticism on Tuesday from haredi politicians for having eaten in a non-kosher restaurant serving rabbit, escargot and lobster during a recent trip to Italy.
AG To Probe NYPD Chase, Shooting of Unarmed Suspect
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and the Westchester district attorney have opened investigations into the deadly shooting of an unarmed suspect following a police chase that started in the Bronx Tuesday and ended with a crash in Yonkers, the officials’ offices said.
AG Orders Review of Millions Allegedly Transferred From French Billionaire To PM
The Justice Ministry confirmed on Sunday night that Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit has ordered a review of possibly non-reported millions in funds transferred from French billionaire Arno Mimran to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as part of the 2009 elections.
AG Orders Police To Open Probe Against Former Bank Leumi Executives
Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit has ordered police to open an investigation against three former Bank Leumi executives alleged to have aided US customers in tax evasion, media reports said.
AG Opens Police Investigation Into IDF Submarine Purchase
Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit conducted meetings Wednesday with the State Prosecutor and other Justice Ministry officials regarding the issue of the submarine purchases by the IDF after new information was received from the police and there were further developments.
After Trump Wins, The Fortune Of Carlos Slim, Mexico’s Richest Man, Plunges By $5B
MEXICO CITY – The richest people in the world lost a collective $41 billion when global markets spasmed after Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential election.
After Praise and Death Threats, Ukraine’s Central Bank Governor Resigns
Ukraine central bank governor Valeria Gontareva confirmed Monday she would resign on May 10, adding she had already proposed “several names of possible successors.” Gontareva told reporters in Kyiv her resignation was not a sign of fundamental changes to central bank policy in the country.