Canada: Buyers back, housing market defies doomsayers
Canadian mortgage rates are rising again and that’s spurring buyers to jump back into the market, cutting short an already…
Egypt: Army topples president, announces transition
Egypt's armed forces overthrew Islamist President Mohamed Mursi on Wednesday, sparking wild rejoicing in the streets at the prospect of…
Canada: Pressure cooker bombs seized in B.C.
The pressure cooker bombs seized outside the British Columbia legislature have been used in a number of terrorist attacks since…
Israel: Pest-free veggies without chemicals
Nearly every farm in Israel’s prime Arava growing region uses integrated pest management, which relies mostly on predatory insects.
USA: Couple adopts rape baby two weeks after own daughter born
When a friend knew of a 13-year-old pregnant rape victim who needed help, Julia Schoch turned out to be the…
Egypt: Tense standoff, calls for president to resign
Egypt is locked in a tense standoff after huge rallies demanding the resignation of Islamist President Mohammed Morsi .
South Africa: Jewish community offers prayers for Mandela
South Africa’s chief rabbi, Warren Goldstein, conveyed the Jewish community’s prayers and support to the daughter of ailing former President…