News for American American Teacher Shot Dead Jogging in BenghaziRonnie Smith, chemistry teacher at International School, shot while jogging near US consulate in the Libyan city. US Citizen Among Victims of Pakistan ShootingAn American citizen was among one of ten foreign tourists to be shot and killed when gunmen burst into a hotel in northern Pakistan. Video: Father of Slain US Soldier Speaks OutFather of slain American soldier: "You can't have world peace if you have people out there who hate us." Literary World Says 'Goodbye, Philip'Roth, considered by many to be one of the leading Jewish American literary voices of the 20th century, said he will no longer be writing. Jewish American Wins Nobel Prize in EconomicsJewish-American economist Alvin Roth and his American colleague Lloyd Shapley were awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics on Monday. Arab Fury Forces Israeli Filmmaker into HidingA filmmaker went into hiding after his movie, which provides a negative view of Islam, sparked protests against U.S. diplomatic missions. Jerusalem Within Range of New Iranian MissileIran is set to unveil a “domestically produced” cruise missile capable of reaching major Israeli cities, including Jerusalem. Jewish American Gymnast Aly Raisman Takes GoldJewish-American gymnast Aly Raisman captured the gold medal in her ultimate triumph in the women’s individual floor exercise on Tuesday Jewish Gymnast Makes it to Olympic FinalsAmerican Jewish gymnast Aly Raisman reached the Olympics women's artistic gymnastics finals, beating world champion Jordyn Wieber. Egyptian Kidnappers Release American HostagesKidnappers in Egypt have released two Americans and their Egyptian tour guide after holding them hostage for three days. Jewish-American Author Wins Short Story AwardJewish-American author Nathan Englander’s short story collection,“What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank,” wins Short Story Award. |
