Lawsuit challenges holding of Canadian national election on Jewish holiday

Jun 15, 2019

Jerusalem (Israel) June 15: A Jewish candidate in Canada's federal election and a Jewish voter have filed a lawsuit asking to change the voting day because it falls on a Jewish holiday.

Iranian forces fired missile at US drone before tanker sabotage - report

Jun 15, 2019

Jerusalem (Israel) June 15: Iranian forces in the Gulf of Oman on Thursday fired a missile at a US drone, hours before an alleged attack by Iran against two tankers in the area.

Hamas chief tells UN he doesn't know who fired past week's rockets at Israel

Jun 15, 2019

Jerusalem (Israel) June 15:The leader of the Hamas terror group reportedly told the United Nations envoy for the Middle East on Friday that he did not know who in Gaza was responsible for this week's...

Israeli families struggle as their kids move back to Germany and Austria

Jun 15, 2019

Jerusalem (Israel) June 15: On the surface, Gil Levanon and Kat Rohrer seem unlikely friends.

Arab League chief calls on Iran to 'reverse course' after tanker attacks

Jun 15, 2019

Jerusalem (Israel) June 15: The head of the Arab League on Friday warned Iran against escalation with the United States, and noted the conflicting reports on Thursday's alleged attacks against a pair of tankers off...

Ban on free plastic bags to start next April

Jun 15, 2019

Tokyo (Japan) June 15: Japanese Industry minister Hiroshige Seko says the government plans to ban retailers from giving away plastic bags for free from next April.