In a landmark ruling on a deeply contentious issue, the High Court of Justice ruled on Thursday that grocery stores can remain open on Shabbat in Tel Aviv. The decision follows a decade-long struggle against the practice between small business…

KTF News – Populist Politicians Springing up EverywhereWatch this video on YouTube Transcript of this video Source References THE TRUMP BUMP All the president’s men and women: Trump-like leaders proliferate

KTF News – Merkel Wins Fourth Term as German ChancellorWatch this video on YouTube Transcript of this video Source References Merkel Re-Elected as Right Wing Enters Parliament

A bill to legalize same-sex marriage passed the Senate in a historic moment in Australian politics, setting up a final vote in the House of Representatives. The bill breezed through 43 votes to 12, and the moment was met with…

Nepal has enacted a law to curb evangelism by criminalizing religious conversion, joining neighboring countries like India and Pakistan, where the region’s small-but-growing Christian minority faces government threats to their faith. The “Nepali government [has] taken a regressive step as…

Populism that has pushed back against the global elite is on the rise. It has claimed Greece, Hungary and also Turkey. Italy, too, seems headed that way perhaps. Populism is even lapping at the steps of the European Parliament: In…

“Two men filed a complaint with the state of Colorado after they asked cake artist Jack Phillips to design a wedding cake to celebrate their same-sex ceremony. In an exchange lasting about 30 seconds, Phillips politely declined, explaining that he…

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has won a fourth term in office. She now ties with Conrad Adenaur who also was chancellor for four terms. Merkel’s conservatives easily outpaced the center-left Social Democrats. Nevertheless, the recent vote marks a significant shift…

KTF News – UK to Permit LGBT People to Self identify LegallyWatch this video on YouTube Transcript of this video Source References People to be allowed to pick their own gender without doctor’s diagnosis, under Government plans

KTF News – Visa Pushing Cashless with RewardsWatch this video on YouTube Transcript of this video Source References Visa offers $500K for eateries to stop accepting cash Visa Just Made Restaurants an Offer They Can’t Refuse

The government of the United Kingdom is planning to reform gender identity rules to make it easier for people to choose their own gender in law. Under plans being considered by ministers, adults will be able to change their birth…

Visa is challenging small restaurants, cafés and food trucks to stop accepting cash. The credit card company announced in a news release this week it is offering $500,000 to 50 eligible U.S.-based eateries to go 100 percent cashless. Restaurants signing up can…