"The collective self-defense airstrike was conducted in the early morning hours of Aug. 26, in support of Somali National Army forces who were engaged by" al Shabaab, AFRICOM said in a statement.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: US airstrike said to kill 13 al Shabaab militants in Somalia
Ancient clawed 'Edward Scissorhands' reptile discovered in Brazil
Researchers described the newly discovered creature as similar to Edward Scissorhands because of its long claws.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Ancient clawed 'Edward Scissorhands' reptile discovered in Brazil
80-year-old decapitated by son in Hadera, mother saved at last moment
The suspect's parents were reportedly visiting him from France when he attacked them.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: 80-year-old decapitated by son in Hadera, mother saved at last moment
Qatar: We don’t have a war with Israel, the issue is the 'occupation'
Qatar's prime minister said the country backed the Arab Peace Initiative in respect to Israel and pushed for the establishment of a Palestinian state.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Qatar: We don’t have a war with Israel, the issue is the 'occupation'
How will the fight over Israel Police phone hacking scandal play out? – analysis
The government’s decision to create a new commission of inquiry to check into the police’s alleged illegal hacking of citizens’ cellphones set up one of the most staggering battles to date.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: How will the fight over Israel Police phone hacking scandal play out? - analysis
Meteor flies over Colorado, sparking bright flash of light – report
The meteor in question reportedly shone in a bright streak of light as it soared through the sky at around 3.33 a.m. It was likely part of the Perseids meteor shower.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Meteor flies over Colorado, sparking bright flash of light - report
No territorial concessions to Palestinians for Saudi deal, Smotrich says
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich vowed to not make any West Bank territorial concessions in exchange for ties with Saudi Arabia, instead vowing to strengthen settlements in the region.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: No territorial concessions to Palestinians for Saudi deal, Smotrich says
Urban expansion vs. wildlife: Negev jird fate hangs in balance
Environmental activists and scientists have raised the alarm, warning that the very survival of a unique species, the Buxton's or Negev Jird, teeters on the brink of extinction.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Urban expansion vs. wildlife: Negev jird fate hangs in balance
Israeli NGO aids in cleanup of ransacked Holocaust survivor home
When a Holocaust survivor's home was thoroughly ransacked, the police and other NGOs did nothing – except for Adopt-a-Safta.
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Full Article: Israeli NGO aids in cleanup of ransacked Holocaust survivor home
'Dedicated grandparents': Jewish couple dies in Liverpool flood
Philip and Elaine Marco got stuck under a bridge in Liverpool after it got flooded, an issue that is common in this area.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: 'Dedicated grandparents': Jewish couple dies in Liverpool flood