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November 24, 2014
Hagel, under pressure, resigns as U.S. defense secretary
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel resigned on Monday, leaving under pressure as President Barack Obama faces critical national security challenges, including fighting Islamic State in Iraq and Syria and revising plans to exit Afghanistan.
Letter to Japan: Why we mourn, what we lost
Many people I meet in Japan ask, why we Jews revere the memory of Chiune Sugihara.
Recharge your phone in 30 seconds? Israeli firm says it can
An Israeli company says it has developed technology that can charge a mobile phone in a few seconds and an electric car in minutes, advances that could transform two of the world\’s most dynamic consumer industries.
More concerts, an historic soccer moment, winter Gay Pride festival and more…This week from Israel
Kerry: Progress in Iran talks, tough road ahead
Secretary of State John Kerry said on Monday Iran and the six world powers had made substantial progress toward a final deal over its nuclear program, but the talks would remain difficult in coming months despite new ideas being presented.