Month: September 2023
News Wrap: Russia attacks Ukrainian port a day before new grain deal talks
In our news wrap Sunday, Russia attacked a Ukrainian port city on the eve of a diplomatic effort to revive the Black Sea grain deal, a Florida judge who threw out Gov. DeSantis’ redistricting plan said it violates the state
Read MoreCoalition said pushing bill that would limit powers of next Supreme Court president
With Esther Hayut set to retire, Isaac Amit up next for the role and Yosef Elron jockeying for the job, law that would make bench assignments automated said being weighed anew
Read MoreNew method of aid delivery aims to send assistance before disasters strike
Africa’s first climate summit begins Monday in Kenya with the goal of better preparing the continent for climate disasters. When these disasters strike, aid often pours in from around the world. A new method of delivering aid uses technology to
Read MoreJimmy Buffett died of a rare skin cancer
Merkel cell carcinoma has a high risk of recurring and metastasizing, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. About 3,000 new cases are diagnosed in the U.S. each year. (Image credit: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for CMT)
Read MoreNetanyahu again vows to build long-touted fence along border with Jordan
PM has promised such a security barrier repeatedly over the past decade, an effort expected to cost billions
Read MoreShorter medical resident shifts go into effect in hospitals in country’s peripheries
Critics say agreement between Finance Ministry and Israeli Medical Center Association on trainees’ salary and hours should not be implemented without sufficient manpower in place
Read MoreShorter medical resident shifts go into effect in hospitals in country’s peripheries
Critics say agreement between Finance Ministry and Israeli Medical Center Association on trainees’ salary and hours should not be implemented without sufficient manpower in place
Read MoreMachete-wielding attackers violently rob two Israeli tourists in Kenya
One woman has finger sliced off; both taken to hospital for treatment, as Israeli consulate works to speed up visa process for relatives to visit
Read MoreSouth Africa Says It Didn’t Deliver Arms to Russia
The inquiry came after U.S. ambassador alleged that weapons and ammunition were loaded onto the Russian ship Lady R.
Read MoreSouth African Inquiry Rebuts U.S. Charge on Russian Arms
A government investigation about a Russian ship contradicts U.S. accusations that South Africa provided arms to fight Ukraine, President Cyril Ramaphosa said. But a government report won’t be released, he added.
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