Israeli friends Isaac Yosef, Avi Edri and head chef Yanni – who goes by one name – held a soft opening for their bakery Taboon in the city’s SoMa neighborhood last week, the San Francisco Gate reported. As Oakland’s Grand Bakery gets set to close this week after 55 years of operation, Taboon will become the city’s only true kosher bakery.
Category: Middle East
Senior Hamas member threatens Israel with ‘new conflict’
Hamas political bureau member Saleh al-Arouri on Sunday threated that his group would start a new round of fighting with Israel over its alleged “violation” of Muslim rights in Jerusalem. Speaking to Hamas’s Al-Aqsa television channel, Arouri referred to the proposed “Muezzin Law” in Israel, which would prohibit mosques from using loudspeakers for the call to prayer, saying that preventing the sound of the muezzin is a provocation which will result in a new conflict.
Jesinta Campbell reveals extraordinary price offered for wedding photos
Crushed and covered in blood: Scenes of devastation amid the crumpled stalls of the Berlin Christmas market immediately after ‘terror attack’ Trump says terrorists ‘must be eradicated from the face of the earth’ after 12 die and 48 are hurt when lorry ploughs into Berlin market ‘People were tearing off wooden panels to get out’: Witness describes the moment a truck plowed into a Berlin Christmas market How Zsa Zsa seduced the world with sex, one-liners and VERY tall tales to become the world’s first celebrity to be famous just for being famous Obama pardons 78 felons and commutes 153 more as White House boasts of ‘greatest number of individual clemencies in a single day’ Ohio’s next three executions are postponed as the state struggles to get hold of the controversial drug Midazolam to carry out the killings Horror as Russian ambassador to Turkey is shot dead in art exhibition in Ankara … (more)
TRUMP: Assassination of Russian ambassador a ‘violation of all…
President-elect Donald Trump on Monday condemned the assassination of Russia’s ambassador to Turkey, calling it a “violation of all rules of civilized order” and saying it was carried out by a “radical Islamic terrorist.” “Today we offer our condolences to the family and loved ones of Russian Ambassador to Turkey Andrei Karlov, who was assassinated by a radical Islamic terrorist,” Trump said in a short statement.
Donald Trump blames terrorists for killings in Turkey, Berlin
President-elect Trump is holding meetings Monday, Dec. 19,2 016 at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Fla., Monday. PALM BEACH, Fla.
Trump blames terrorists for killings in Turkey, Berlin
On the day that his election victory became official, Donald Trump on Monday experienced what life will be like as president as he condemned separate deadly incidents against a Russian diplomat and shoppers at a German Christmas market, blaming Islamic terrorism in both instances. Authorities in Turkey and Germany were still investigating when Trump issued back-to-back statements condemning the incidents, although the White House earlier had said that what happened in central Berlin when a trucked rammed a holiday crowd “appears to be a terrorist attack.”
Nation-Now 15 mins ago 2:27 p.m.Gunman kills Russian ambassador to…
EDITORS NOTE: Graphic content / This picture taken on December 19, 2016 shows Andrey Karlov , the Russian ambassador to Ankara, lying on the floor after being shot by a gunman during an attack during a public event in Ankara. A gunman crying “Aleppo” and “revenge” shot Karlov while he was visiting an art exhibition in Ankara on December 19, witnesses and media reports said.
Nation-Now 15 mins ago 2:27 p.m.Gunman kills Russian ambassador to…
EDITORS NOTE: Graphic content / This picture taken on December 19, 2016 shows Andrey Karlov , the Russian ambassador to Ankara, lying on the floor after being shot by a gunman during an attack during a public event in Ankara. A gunman crying “Aleppo” and “revenge” shot Karlov while he was visiting an art exhibition in Ankara on December 19, witnesses and media reports said.
Witness to an assassination: AP photographer captures attack
The event was routine enough – the opening of an exhibit of photographs of Russia – and when a man on stage pulled out a gun I thought it was a theatrical flourish. It was anything but.
Witness to an assassination: AP photographer captures attack
The event was routine enough – the opening of an exhibit of photographs of Russia – and when a man on stage pulled out a gun I thought it was a theatrical flourish. It was anything but.
Sir Michael Fallon welcomed Saudi Arabia’s confirmation it will not use more BL-755 cluster bombs
Sir Michael Fallon told MPs a “limited number” of BL-755 cluster munitions exported from the UK in the 1980s were dropped by the Arab coalition in January. But he said the coalition claimed the bombs were used against a “legitimate military target” meaning international humanitarian law had not been breached.
Sir Michael Fallon welcomed Saudi Arabia’s confirmation it will not use more BL-755 cluster bombs
Sir Michael Fallon told MPs a “limited number” of BL-755 cluster munitions exported from the UK in the 1980s were dropped by the Arab coalition in January. But he said the coalition claimed the bombs were used against a “legitimate military target” meaning international humanitarian law had not been breached.
Turkey’s Erdogan says Putin agrees shooting of ambassador was provocation
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivers a speech to mukhtars during the “32nd Mukhtars (local administrators) meeting” on Dec. 14, 2016 at the Presidential Complex in Ankara. / AFP / ADEM ALTAN
Gunman kills Russian ambassador to Turkey at photo exhibit
An Ankara police officer dressed in a suit and tie shouted slogans about Syria’s civil war after he killed Russia’s ambassador to Turkey in front of stunned onlookers at a photo exhibition in the Turkish capital on Monday, according to officials and an Associated Press photographer who witnessed the shooting. Police later killed the assailant.
Gunman kills Russian ambassador to Turkey at photo exhibit
An Ankara police officer dressed in a suit and tie shouted slogans about Syria’s civil war after he killed Russia’s ambassador to Turkey in front of stunned onlookers at a photo exhibition in the Turkish capital on Monday, according to officials and an Associated Press photographer who witnessed the shooting. Police later killed the assailant.
Russian Ambassador Gunned Down, Killed in Ankara
Russia’s ambassador was shot dead in the Turkish capital on Monday in an assassination apparently linked to Syria’s civil war, heightening tensions over a conflict that’s drawn in almost all the region’s main powers. Andrey Karlov was shot in the back at an art exhibit in Ankara on Monday and died from his injuries according to the Russian Foreign Ministry.
The Latest: Putin, Erdogan: Killing aimed at derailing ties
The leaders of Turkey and Russia say the killing of the Russian ambassador in Turkey has been intended to ruin Russia-Turkey ties. Russian President Vladimir Putin, speaking in televised remarks during a meeting with senior officials, said that the killing of Ambassador Andrei Karlov was a “provocation aimed at derailing Russia-Turkey ties and the peace process in Syria.”
Gunmen kill 10, including Canadian, in attacks on police in Jordan
Gunmen assaulted Jordanian police in a series of attacks Sunday, including at a Crusader castle popular with tourists, killing seven officers, two local civilians and a woman visiting from Canada, officials said.
Large complex of amusement parks in Dubai celebrates opening
The park includes a Legoland, a Bollywood-themed park, a movie-themed Motiongate park, a hotel and a shopping district. The park hopes to have a Six Flags by late 2019.
Alleged BDS activist writer may be forced to leave Israel
A journalist who has allegedly engaged in activity supportive of the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions movement may not be able to remain in Israel, the Government Press Office told The Jerusalem Post exclusively on Sunday. GPO director Nitzan Chen said he was leaning against renewing the press card of Antony Loewenstein, a Jerusalem- based freelance reporter who writes for The Guardian and other publications.
Suicide bomber kills more than 50 in Yemen, ISIS claims responsibility
The attack in the southern Yemeni city of Aden killed at least 52 soldiers and injured 34 others, two Yemeni senior security officials told CNN. ISIS made its claim in a statement published on Twitter and tweeted by several ISIS supporters.
Suicide bomber kills more than 50 in Yemen, ISIS claims responsibility
The attack in the southern Yemeni city of Aden killed at least 52 soldiers and injured 34 others, two Yemeni senior security officials told CNN. ISIS made its claim in a statement published on Twitter and tweeted by several ISIS supporters.
Police in the mountainous city of Karak freed 10 people, including foreign tourists.
Jordanian policemen stand guard in the vicinity of Kerak Castle where armed gunmen carried out an attack, in the city of Karak, Jordan, on December 18, 2016. Photo – Reuters Jordanian policemen stand guard in the vicinity of Kerak Castle where armed gunmen carried out an attack, in the city of Karak, Jordan, on December 18, 2016.
Police in the mountainous city of Karak freed 10 people, including foreign tourists.
Jordanian policemen stand guard in the vicinity of Kerak Castle where armed gunmen carried out an attack, in the city of Karak, Jordan, on December 18, 2016. Photo – Reuters Jordanian policemen stand guard in the vicinity of Kerak Castle where armed gunmen carried out an attack, in the city of Karak, Jordan, on December 18, 2016.
HH the Emir and President of Turkey discuss regional developments
Trabzon: HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed today the latest developments in the region and particularly in Syria, in light of the tragic events in Aleppo as all international efforts to stop the genocide by the Syrian regime and its allies continue to stumble.
HH the Emir and President of Turkey discuss regional developments
Trabzon: HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed today the latest developments in the region and particularly in Syria, in light of the tragic events in Aleppo as all international efforts to stop the genocide by the Syrian regime and its allies continue to stumble.
Jordan shootings kill 4 policemen, Canadian tourist
Gunmen ambushed Jordanian police in a series of attacks Sunday, including at a Crusader castle popular with tourists, killing four members of the security forces and a woman visiting from Canada, officials said. A standoff between Jordanian special forces and armed men holed up inside the castle continued after nightfall Sunday, several hours after the first shooting.
A suicide bomber killed at least 30 soldiers in the southern Yemeni port city of Aden on Sunday.-AFP
Aden: A suicide bomber killed at least 49 soldiers gathered to receive their monthly pay in the southern Yemeni port city of Aden on Sunday, officials said, as IS claimed responsibility for the attack. Officials said at least 60 other troops were wounded in the attack, which occurred near Al Sawlaban military base in Aden’s Khor Maksar district, where another IS suicide bomber blew himself up a week ago killing 50 soldiers.
Hamas mourns killing of group’s drone expert
Gaza’s Hamas rulers are mourning the killing of a Tunisian aviation expert who supervised the militant group’s drone program. Hamas has accused Israel of assassinating him.
Hamas mourns killing of group’s drone expert
Gaza’s Hamas rulers are mourning the killing of a Tunisian aviation expert who supervised the militant group’s drone program. Hamas has accused Israel of assassinating him.
Poll: Israelis worry about intermarriage
A new study done in honor of the Week of Connection to Diaspora Jewry shows how deep the connection between Israel’s Jews and Diaspora Jews really is. One of the statistics the new study reveals is that the vast majority of Israel’s Jews are concerned over intermarriage rates abroad.
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On November 8th, 2016 the world changed in a major way. America was falling into the proverbial abyss and the rest of humanity was going down with it.
Bombing kills at least 30 outside Yemen military camp
A suspected suicide bomber blew himself up outside a military camp in the southern Yemeni city of Aden on Sunday morning, killing at least 30 soldiers, Yemeni officials said. The officials told The Associated Press that preliminary investigations showed the blast was the work of a bomber wearing an explosive vest.
Syrian band brings music of Aleppo to Berlin
Instead of bombs there were beats. Guitars took over for guns. And there were cheers, not screams.
Car bomb in Turkey kills 13 soldiers and wounds dozens of people
An explosion in central Turkey tore through a bus carrying off-duty soldiers early Saturday, killing at least 13 people and wounding dozens in the second major attack targeting Turkey’s security forces in a week, the authorities said. A military statement said the explosion, in the town of Kayseri, was caused by a car bomb.
The last dance at Amona
Activists sing and play music at a home in the illegal outpost of Amona in the West Bank, on December 17, 2016. Full of people, full of cars, full of tension and singing and dancing and hope that the planned evacuation of the illegally-built settlement won’t take place.
Car bomb kills 13 Turkish soldiers on bus; 7 suspects held
A suicide car bomber set off an explosion Saturday that demolished a public bus transporting off-duty soldiers in Turkey’s central province of Kayseri, killing 13 troops and wounding 56 other people, authorities said. Saturday’s blast comes a week after a car bomb attack claimed by Kurdish militants killed 44 people, mainly riot police, and wounded over 150 others near a soccer stadium in Istanbul.
Troubles drive tourists away from Turkey, home of St. Nick
The jagged Taurus Mountains rise on one side of the church, while the Mediterranean Sea gleams in the distance on the other. The bougainvillea is in bloom, the orange trees bursting with ripe fruit.
Deal reached that could restart Aleppo evacuation
This image released by Aleppo 24, shows residents of eastern Aleppo arriving in western rural Aleppo, Syria, Friday, Dec. 16, 2016, as part of an evacuation deal. The evacuation of eastern Aleppo stalled Friday after an eruption of gunfire, as the Syrian government and rebels threw accusations at each other, raising fears that a peaceful surrender of the opposition enclave could fall apart with thousands of people believed to be still inside.
Dr Al Kawari meets Albania PM; discusses ties
Prime Minister of Albania Edi Rama met yesterday with Cultural Adviser at the Emiri Diwan and the State of Qatar’s candidate to the Post of the Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation Dr Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al Kawari. During the meeting, they talked in detail about the Qatari candidate’s vision for the advancement of Unesco and the most important challenges facing the organisation.