Aron Heller, Associated Press Updated 6:15 am PST, Tuesday, November 13, 2018 Mayoral candidate Ofer Berkovitch, right, and his wife Dina pose for the media as they cast their votes at a polling station in Jerusalem, Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018. Israelis were choosing their next mayors in dozens of locations across the country Tuesday, with the main focus on the largest city of Jerusalem. less Mayoral candidate Ofer Berkovitch, right, and his wife Dina pose for the media as they cast their votes at a polling station in Jerusalem, Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018. Israelis were choosing their next mayors in ... more Photo: Mahmoud Illean, AP Mayoral candidate Moshe Lion, left, and his wife pose for the media as they cast their votes at a polling station in Jerusalem, Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018. Israelis were choosing their next mayors in dozens of locations across the country Tuesday, with the main focus on the largest city of … [Read more...] about Jerusalem picks new mayor in round 2 of municipal elections
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Australia’s ex-PM warns Jerusalem move would worry Indonesia
Rod Mcguirk, Associated Press Updated 6:07 am PDT, Tuesday, October 30, 2018 FILE - In this Oct. 29, 2018, file photo, Australia's former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull delivers his speech during the Our Ocean Conference in Bali, Indonesia. Turnbull has warned the government to expect a negative reaction from Indonesia if Australia follows the United States by shifting its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. less FILE - In this Oct. 29, 2018, file photo, Australia's former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull delivers his speech during the Our Ocean Conference in Bali, Indonesia. Turnbull has warned the government to expect ... more Photo: Firdia Lisnawati, AP Photo: Firdia Lisnawati, AP Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 FILE - In this Oct. 29, 2018, file photo, Australia's former Prime Minister … [Read more...] about Australia’s ex-PM warns Jerusalem move would worry Indonesia
Modern Women’s Institute meets on Skype and doesn’t have to sing Jerusalem, reveals national chair
The modern day Women’s Institute meets on Skype and does not sing Jerusalem at every meeting - but is increasingly concerned that social media is making people more lonely, the new head of the organisation says. Lynne Stubbings, 68, who first joined the WI in 1979 and held various positions before being elected chairman last year, has seen the 103 year-old WI come to terms with the 21st century. Nowadays members meet on Skype – and contrary to popular belief – Hubert Parry’s patriotic anthem “Jerusalem” is not sung at every monthly meeting of the country’s 6,300 branches. In her first interview since she was elected chair of the National Federation of Women’s Institutes, Mrs Stubbings says: “Not every WI sings Jerusalem at the start of the meeting. Some WIs do, interestingly a lot of the younger WIs do and think it is great to sing Jerusalem at the start of the meeting. “Probably back in 1920-something - when it was … [Read more...] about Modern Women’s Institute meets on Skype and doesn’t have to sing Jerusalem, reveals national chair
US downgrades Jerusalem diplomatic mission to Palestinians
Matthew Lee, Ap Diplomatic Writer Updated 11:06 am CDT, Thursday, October 18, 2018 FILE - In this May 14, 2018 file photo, visitors have a photo taken at the entrance to the new U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem. The U.S. said Thursday Oct. 18, 2018 that it is placing its main diplomatic mission to the Palestinians under the authority of its embassy to Israel. The State Department said Thursday that merging the Jerusalem Consulate with the newly opened Jerusalem Embassy will achieve "significant efficiencies." But the move also has symbolic significance, by in effect downgrading the standing of the consulate. less FILE - In this May 14, 2018 file photo, visitors have a photo taken at the entrance to the new U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem. The U.S. said Thursday Oct. 18, 2018 that it is placing its main diplomatic mission to ... more Photo: Sebastian Scheiner, AP … [Read more...] about US downgrades Jerusalem diplomatic mission to Palestinians
Australia considers moving embassy to Jerusalem
Rod Mcguirk, Associated Press Updated 11:54 pm PDT, Monday, October 15, 2018 Prime Minister Scott Morrison, left, speaks to the media alongside Minister for Foreign Affairs Marise Payne during a press conference at the Parliament House in Canberra, Tuesday, October 16, 2018. Morrison said Tuesday that he was open to shifting the Australian Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem in line with President Donald Trump's decision to recognize the contested holy city as Israel's capital. (Mick Tsikas/AAP Image via AP) less Prime Minister Scott Morrison, left, speaks to the media alongside Minister for Foreign Affairs Marise Payne during a press conference at the Parliament House in Canberra, Tuesday, October 16, 2018. Morrison ... more Photo: Mick Tsikas, AP Photo: Mick Tsikas, AP Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 … [Read more...] about Australia considers moving embassy to Jerusalem