Can a person be convicted of a felony for ordinary negligence? Surprisingly, yes. Today there are a number of statutes and regulations that make ordinary negligence not only a crime but a felony. Negligence is a concept most often used in civil law. Ordinary negligence occurs when a person owes a duty to another, the […]
A vandalized Chick-fil-A store in Torrance, California (credit: Reuters) Yesterday’s shooting at the Washington, D.C., headquarters of the Family Research Council (FRC) stunned the nation. FRC’s long-time security guard, Leo Johnson, was shot in the arm by a gunman carrying a box of ammunition in his backpack trying to gain access to the building. Law […]
China (GDP: $5.9 trillion) overtook Japan ($5.5 trillion) as Asia’s largest economy in 2010. Despite its rapid growth and much larger population, however, China’s economy still remains less than half the size of the U.S. ($14.6 trillion). Recent reports indicate that China’s economy has been showing signs of slowing, further extending the U.S.’s position as […]
Newt Gingrich Nukes CNN Host Newt Gingrich tells Piers Morgan: “You guys almost sound like you’re an extension of the Obama campaign!” [youtube v5uOyo4WGS8 nolink]
Iran dismissed on Tuesday the possibility that Israel would launch an attack on its nuclear facilities. Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast told reporters that the likelihood of an Israeli attack is slim, and added Iran is not taking seriously the threat of attack. “Even if the Israeli government decides to make such a stupid move, […]
Former Syrian Prime Minister Riyad Hijab, who crossed into Jordan after defecting last week, said on Tuesday that President Bashar al-Assad’s regime now controls only 30 percent of the country. “Oh devoted revolutionaries, your revolution has become a model of effort and sacrifice for the sake of freedom and dignity,” Hijab was quoted by Al-Arabiya […]
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, once again expressed hope on Wednesday that Israel would be wiped off the map. The Iranian Mehr news agency quoted Khamenei as having expressed confidence that the “Palestinians” will eventually retake control of their motherland. “The light of hope will shine on the Palestinian issue, and this Islamic land […]
The leadership of the leftist Physicians for Human Rights organization sent on Wednesday a letter to Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Ehud Barak, calling them not to attack Iran’s nuclear facilities. The letter, signed by many senior doctors, states, “You are preparing the ground to attack or launch an offensive, words which cover […]
Journalists are scratching their heads to figure out why Israeli and American leaders are leading a daily chatter of a military attack on Iran, but the flow of words may be a ruse to give Iran a double jolt as its deep fear that a cyber war can knock out its nuclear program prompts Tehran […]
Did Hamas have advance info about the Kerem Shalom attack? August 14, 2012 12:49 by Pesach Benson Everything you need to know about today’s coverage of Israel and the Mideast. Join the Israel Daily News Stream on Facebook. Today’s Top Stories 1. Egypt believes Hamas knew about the Kerem Shalom attack ahead of time. Cairo also […]
