Category Archives: World

UN Human Rights Council Derided as ‘Dangerous Joke’ After Issuing Anti-Israel Report on Gaza Border Violence

Palestinians riot on the Israel-Gaza Strip border, August 3, 2018. Photo: Reuters / Ibraheem Abu Mustafa. A number of prominent Jewish groups disputed on Thursday a UN panel’s finding that Israel may have committed war crimes in its handling of Hamas-orchestrated riots on its southern border with the Gaza Strip last year. Read more » »

DOJ: Kentucky detention center violating Constitution, using excessive force

The U.S. Justice Department says the Boyd County Detention Center is violating the Constitution and is using excessive force on inmates. (WCHS/WVAH) BOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WCHS/WVAH) – The U.S. Read more » »

Amazon, wrestling with counterfeits, seeks to crack down

by JOSEPH PISANI, AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Carhartt hoodie that Laura Serghe bought two years ago looked phony. And then, what was supposed to be an Eastpak backpack, arrived recently with messy stitching and a label inside that peeled off easily. Read more » »

New Hampshire Magazine – The Gold Standard: Discovering a NH Connection to a Rock Classic

In this article for New Hampshire Magazine, B’nai B’rith International CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin recalls his memorable introduction to rock ‘n roll via the classic song „Rock Around the Clock. Read more » »

Atlantic County Women’s Hall of Fame to add 6 members

Atlantic County Women’s Hall of Fame to add 6 members  Press of Atlantic CityThe Atlantic County Women’s Hall of Fame will induct six new members next month. Read more » »

B’nai B’rith Rejects Biased U.N. Human Rights Council Report on 2018 Gaza Violence

​(Washington, D.C., Feb. 28, 2019)—B’nai B’rith International President Charles O. Kaufman and CEO Daniel S. Read more » »

Military spent about $8M on transgender care since 2016

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Lindsey Muller served in the Army as a man for nearly a decade before telling her commanders in 2014 that she identified as a woman and would resign because military policy barred transgender personnel. Her superiors, citing her outstanding performance, persuaded the decorated attack helicopter pilot to stay. Read more » »

New Hampshire gives initial approval to recreational pot

by MICHAEL CASEY, Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The New Hampshire House has given preliminary approval to a bill that would legalize the sale and possession of recreational marijuana. Read more » »

AROUND TOWN: This week’s top real estate events

TOM KROLPinnacle AwardsFe. 28: Building Owners & Managers Association of Greater New York holds its annual Pinnacle Awards at Pier Sixty from 5.30 to 10 p.m. Winners move onto the national TOBY (The Outstanding Building of the Year) competition. Donnelly Mechanical’s Thomas Krol is the 2019 Dinner Chair. Read more » »

Marshalls to launch online shopping

BALTIMORE (WBFF) – Marshalls is venturing into online shopping. The retail store is known for its brick-and-mortar shopping experience, offering unexpected finds and deep discounts. But its parent company, TJX Cos. Inc. (which also runs T.J. Maxx), is planning to start an ecommerce website, according to Bloomberg and Business Insider. Read more » »