Writer: Viva Sarah Press

Israel, Russia expand space cooperation

Israel and Russia have signed an agreement to increase co-operation on space research and exploration. Anatoly Perminov, head of the Russian space agency Roscosmos, made a

Runners set for J’lem, TLV marathons

Athletes from around the world are in Israel, ready to compete in the first-ever Jerusalem International Marathon on March 25. It’s a race that offers unique

HU professors win Gairdner Int’l Award

Hebrew University of Jerusalem professors Howard Cedar and Aharon Razin have been named as winners of the Canada Gairdner International Awards, which are presented annually

Big buyouts of Israeli companies

Just days after Facebook acquired the Israeli start-up Snaptu, two other multi-million dollar deals have been closed between Israeli companies and foreign corporations. American chipmaker Broadcom

US Rep. Sarah Palin in Israel

Expressing her solidarity with Israel, potential White House contender Sarah Palin toured Jerusalem’s holy sites as part of a swift visit to the Holy Land.

Israeli surveillance at Fukushima plant

As Japan prays for the success of the Fukushima 50, security cameras installed by the Israeli Magna BSP company are recording events from inside the nuclear plant.

Barclays launches R&D center in Israel

Ness Technologies has been awarded a five-year contract worth more than $75 million from Barclays Capital, the investment banking division of Barclays Bank, to establish

Israel among first to aid Japan

Israel’s first humanitarian aid organization will touch down in Japan today to help rescue and relief efforts in the island nation. An hour after the