Cheshvan 2, 5778, 10/22/2017
 Watch A Chinese Jew's Heartfelt Passover SongRam, the cantor of China's renewed ancient Jewish community of Kaifeng, sings of redemption. Iran Behind 2013 Global Death Penalty IncreaseReport finds execution up 15% last year due to Iran's heavy-handed killing, despite general trend against execution. Ukrainian Defense Minister Fired Over Crimea CrisisAs concerns over other annexations snowball, Kiev chooses to oust military official. Authorities Baffled at Malaysian Airplane DisappearanceNo debris, fake passports, anxious relatives. Crisis deepens as investigation into disappeared flight leads nowhere. Netanyahu Advances China Alliance in DavosIn meeting with Chinese FM at World Economic Forum, Netanyahu urges cooperation. China has held 5 joint committees in last month on Israel. 'Nuclear Bomb Necessary to Put Down Israel'Iranian cleric and lawmaker reveals that Iran 'needs' a nuclear weapon to 'wipe Israel off the map'; also reveals US 'need' for Iran deal. Chinese Helicopters to the Rescue of Iced-In Antarctic ShipPassengers on a ship that has been stuck in Antarctic ice are being evacuated by Chinese helicopters, officials said Thursday. Israel Seeks to Challenge US Limits on Defense Exports to ChinaSources reveal PM's office, Foreign Ministry and defense industry exporters trying to loosen restrictions on defense exports to China. 'Operation Haifa' Set to Bring Mass Chinese InvasionChinese tourists set to flood Israeli port city, as some 200,000 workers and their families take advantage of low-cost vacation packages. Report: US Furious at Israel Equipment Transfer to ChinaTop Israeli defense official allegedly resigns over transfer approval for military equipment move to China; US fears Chinese sale to Iran. Liberman with 'New Ally', China's Foreign MinisterStrengthening bilateral ties, including increased airline service and business growth, discussed in Chinese minister's visit. In Jerusalem, Israel and China Seek to Strengthen TiesAt meeting with PM Netanyahu, Foreign Minister Wang Yi expresses hopes for economic collaboration, political understanding. US Family Accuses Israeli Gov't of 'Sabotaging' Terror LawsuitLawyers push US court to reject Israeli gov't pulling of key witness in Bank of China suit, seek justice for Daniel Wultz, killed 2006. S. Korea to Expand Its Own 'Zone' During Biden's VisitResponding to China's 'air zone,' S. Korea to expand its own 'zone' escalating standoff. US expert: 'chance of conflict highest ever.' Biden Flies to Japan as China 'Zone' Standoff Heats UpJapanese Defense Minister and British Naval Chief of Staff vow unity on escalating standoff with China. US-Japan Wargames Amid China 'Zone' StandoffMassive naval exercise in region of China's new 'air defense' zone, as Japanese, Chinese, US and S. Korean planes face off in airspace. US Bombers Challenge China's 'Air-Defense Zone'Two B-52 bombers fly through China's new 'air-defense zone'; area includes sensitive disputed island chain controlled by Japan. Ariel: Chinese Workers Could Help Solve Housing CrisisHousing Minister Uri Ariel said that Israel would once again admit large numbers of Chinese building workers - if China were willing. China: 11 Killed in Police-Islamist ClashesIn another example of Islamist clashes with foreign police forces across the globe, Xinjiang assailants attempt to attack police station. Israel Blocks Victim From Testifying in Bank of China SuitIn another blow to bereaved families, PM prevents key witness testimony in case claiming China assisted in suicide bombings. Saudi Arabia, Russia and China Elected to UNHRCIrony: Countries with questionable human rights records win seats on none other than the UN Human Rights Council. Typhoon Reaches Vietnam; 13 Killed, 600K DisplacedFatal typhoon Heiyan reaches Vietnam Monday, after killing up to 10K in Philippines; 13 dead, 600K displaced or missing. Chinese Family Seeks Owner of Books Hidden During HolocaustFormer Jewish refugee in Shanghai left the books with Lin Daozhi 70 years ago. Now he wants to fulfil his vow to return them. China: 'UN Report on Syria Not Impartial'Despite a UN report indicating the Syrian regime was behind a deadly sarin gas attack China says it is not ready to accept the findings. French and Chinese Foreign Ministers Hail Syria DealBoth countries hail Syrian agreement to hand over chemical weapons stockpile as a "significant development." China Ammonia Leak Kills 15 in ShanghaiA deadly chemical leak at a cold storage facility in Shanghai has killed 15 and injured 26, say Chinese official reports. Serial Abusers Stand for UN 'Human Rights' Elections"It is an insult to their victims - and a defeat for the global cause of human rights." Bennett: The Chinese Don't Care About the 'Occupation'Economy Minister says there are great business opportunities in China and the Chinese do not care about any political issues. Bennett: Free Trade Deal With China on the WayChina is Israel's largest Asian trading partner. A free trade agreement between the two countries could increase that, officials said US Employer Held 'Hostage' By Chinese Workers Freed After 6 DaysAn American businessman who said he was held hostage by dozens of his Chinese employees was released Thursday after six days. China Urges Peace Talks to Settle 'Palestinian Question'China calls for a resumption of peace talks, saying global community needs to be aware of "urgency of settling the Palestinian question".Netanyahu Concludes 'Very Successful' China VisitPM attended festive dinner with senior Chinese economic leaders, government representatives. Netanyahu Meets China Premier, Touts 'Glorious Past'Israel PM Netanyahu met Chinese Premier Li Keqiang in Beijing, where two leaders signed of a series of trade and cultural deals. China Discusses Four-Point Peace Plan with AbbasChinese president Xi Jinping discussed a four-point proposal for peace talks with PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas. PM: We'll Do What We Can to Increase Trade With ChinaOn his state trip to China, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu pledged to find ways to increase bilateral trade with the countryPA Chairman Abbas Travels to China for State VisitPA Chairman Mahmud Abbas arrived in Beijing on Sunday, with PM Netanyahu also set to meet Chinese leaders later this week. China Willing to Set Up Meeting Between Netanyahu and AbbasChina says it is willing to set up a meeting between PM Binyamin Netanyahu and PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas during their visits to the country. US Offers Direct Talks to North KoreaThe US has dangled the option of direct talks before North Korea in exchange for Pyongyang dropping its nuclear ambitions.John Kerry in Japan on North Korean CrisisUS Secretary of State John Kerry arrived Sunday in Japan for talks to head off a nuclear crisis with North Korea, after meetings in China. US Secy John Kerry in China Over North Korean Nuke CrisisUS Secretary of State John Kerry flew to China on Saturday to discuss how to prevent Pyongyang from launching a nuclear war. Iranian Claims Machine Invented to Predict the FutureAn Iranian scientist claims to have invented a machine that can see 5 to 8 years into the future N. Korea Preparing Fourth Nuclear Test: SouthNorth Korea appears to be preparing a fourth nuclear test as well as a provocative missile launch, South Korea said on Monday. US Justice Department Investigating Wall Street JournalUS Justice Department is investigating allegations that employees at The Wall Street Journal bribed Chinese officials for information.Syria, China, Iran: 'Enemies of the Internet'Syria, China, Iran are flagrantly spying online, media watchdog RSF said Tuesday.Israelis Protest Chinese ‘Sister City’ for Organ HarvestIsraelis in Rishon Letzion are planning to protest their ‘sister city’ Tianjin over reports of large-scale organ harvesting. 700 Homes Destroyed in China EarthquakeAt least 700 families lost their homes in an earthquake that rocked Yunnan province in southwest China. Urgent Calls for US Action Against Chinese HackersCalls mounted for stiffer action against China for cyber spying and massive theft of US industrial secrets, by their military. Microsoft Hit In Latest Hacker AttackMicrosoft joined Facebook and Apple on the list of American technology companies targeted in recent cyber attacks. Report: Iran Tried to Upgrade Nuke Program With Chinese MagnetsIran had tried to purchase centrifuge parts that would significantly boost its nuclear production capabilities, a report said US Target of Massive Cyber Espionage CampaignThe report identifies China as most aggressively seeking to penetrate the computer systems of US businesses and institutions. Report: Massive Cyber-Espionage Campaign Targeting USA new intelligence assessment has concluded that the US is the target of a massive, sustained cyber-espionage campaign.Washington Post Among Those Hit by Twitter HackersThe Washington Post disclosed that it had suffered a cyberattack and suspects Chinese hackers were behind it Report: New York Times Targeted by Chinese HackersThe New York Times says Chinese hackers have breached its computer systems, stealing passwords of high-profile reporters and staff members. PA Envoy: China Can Play 'Special Role' in MideastChina can play a "special role" in the Middle East, a Palestinian Authority envoy said Friday. New Chinese Leaders Older and Better Educated Than PredecessorsThe new Chinese leaders,. older, better educated than the previous leadership, have taken the stage. Where is China going? Chinese Party Seeks To Harmonize Antithetical IdeologiesAs the leadership changes in China the outgoing ideology is incorporated into the ideological pantheon |
