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First of Additional US Troops Arrive for Baghdad’s Security Crackdown
US commander in Iraq General George Casey said Monday that the initial elements of the 20,000 promised reinforcements have arrived in Baghdad, but gave no details of figures or when operations would start. Asked about difficulties with Iraq counterparts over the operation’s planning, Casey said: “Transitions generate friction,” but US and Iraqi officials are working hard to ensure a workable command structure that will allow Iraqi control with US military help.
Somali government launches media crackdown
Somalia's government, with new emergency powers in hand to tame the chaotic country, ordered four major media outlets to shut down on Monday as the president named four officials to take charge of the capital.
Jerusalem Imam Suspected of Sexually Harassing 3 Students
A 57-year-old imam who is a resident of a village in northern Jerusalem was arrested on Monday under suspicion of performing indecent assault and attempted rape of three 15-year-old boys who are residents of eastern Jerusalem.
First Russian Rough Diamonds Arrive in Israel
The first delivery of rough diamonds from Alrosa, the Russian government diamond company, has arrived in Israel, one of the world's centers for diamond cutting and polishing. The shipment was valued at $3-4 million.
Sales of Israeli Plastic Products Up in Arab Countries
Exports of Israeli plastic and rubber products to Arab countries in 2006 were up 10 percent over the previous year, totalling US $48 million.
Germany Pushes for EU Holocaust Denial Ban
Germany hopes to make Holocaust denial a crime across the 27-nation EU as part of a package of laws it wants to introduce during its presidency of the bloc.
Hindus Want to ´Reclaim´ Swastika
While Germany is pressing ahead with plans to ban Holocaust denial across the European Union, Buddhists and Hindus in Britain are starting a campaign to reclaim the swastika from its Nazi associations.
Non-Kosher Food on IDF Bases Could Lead to Gov't Crisis
A report in the IDF magazine "B'Machane" (In The Camp) about treif food on IDF bases may trigger a coalition crisis.
Shas chairman Eliyahu Yishai was shocked to discover that the army has officially admitted that eating non-kosher food inside IDF bases is permitted.
Jewish Agency Launches Spoken Arabic Program
More than 7,000 Jewish students from the Galilee will begin studying spoken Arabic in February as part of a new project run by the Language as a Cultural Bridge project of the Abraham Fund Initiatives, with assistance from the Jewish Agency for Israel.
Journalists Fined for Insulting Islam
The editor and a journalist at a Moroccan news weekly that published jokes relating to Islam were convicted Monday of insulting the religion, court officials said.
EU ministers agree to share DNA and fingerprint data
European interior ministers have informally agreed to share personal data such as DNA as part of the fight against crime and terrorism, representing an important move in the sensitive policy area.
US commander in Iraq General George Casey said Monday that the initial elements of the 20,000 promised reinforcements have arrived in Baghdad, but gave no details of figures or when operations would start. Asked about difficulties with Iraq counterparts over the operation’s planning, Casey said: “Transitions generate friction,” but US and Iraqi officials are working hard to ensure a workable command structure that will allow Iraqi control with US military help.
Somali government launches media crackdown
Somalia's government, with new emergency powers in hand to tame the chaotic country, ordered four major media outlets to shut down on Monday as the president named four officials to take charge of the capital.
Jerusalem Imam Suspected of Sexually Harassing 3 Students
A 57-year-old imam who is a resident of a village in northern Jerusalem was arrested on Monday under suspicion of performing indecent assault and attempted rape of three 15-year-old boys who are residents of eastern Jerusalem.
First Russian Rough Diamonds Arrive in Israel
The first delivery of rough diamonds from Alrosa, the Russian government diamond company, has arrived in Israel, one of the world's centers for diamond cutting and polishing. The shipment was valued at $3-4 million.
Sales of Israeli Plastic Products Up in Arab Countries
Exports of Israeli plastic and rubber products to Arab countries in 2006 were up 10 percent over the previous year, totalling US $48 million.
Germany Pushes for EU Holocaust Denial Ban
Germany hopes to make Holocaust denial a crime across the 27-nation EU as part of a package of laws it wants to introduce during its presidency of the bloc.
Hindus Want to ´Reclaim´ Swastika
While Germany is pressing ahead with plans to ban Holocaust denial across the European Union, Buddhists and Hindus in Britain are starting a campaign to reclaim the swastika from its Nazi associations.
Non-Kosher Food on IDF Bases Could Lead to Gov't Crisis
A report in the IDF magazine "B'Machane" (In The Camp) about treif food on IDF bases may trigger a coalition crisis.
Shas chairman Eliyahu Yishai was shocked to discover that the army has officially admitted that eating non-kosher food inside IDF bases is permitted.
Jewish Agency Launches Spoken Arabic Program
More than 7,000 Jewish students from the Galilee will begin studying spoken Arabic in February as part of a new project run by the Language as a Cultural Bridge project of the Abraham Fund Initiatives, with assistance from the Jewish Agency for Israel.
Journalists Fined for Insulting Islam
The editor and a journalist at a Moroccan news weekly that published jokes relating to Islam were convicted Monday of insulting the religion, court officials said.
EU ministers agree to share DNA and fingerprint data
European interior ministers have informally agreed to share personal data such as DNA as part of the fight against crime and terrorism, representing an important move in the sensitive policy area.
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