Donald H. Harrison

UN blasts Israel over demolition of terrorist murderer’s home

Israel must halt the “punitive demolition” of terrorists” homes in Judea and Samaria, the United Nations said on Tuesday, and end its “illegal” policy of permitting Jews to build in eastern Jerusalem. Nikolay Mladenov, the UN”s Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, blasted what he called “legal acrobatics” on the part of the […]

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International, Middle East

Carl P. Leubsdorf: Trump and Clinton act as though they are hiding something

It’s no wonder Americans have a negative opinion of both major presidential nominees. Beyond their escalating rhetoric, both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump continue to act as if they have something to hide, raising the prospect that voters may not know everything they should before Election Day. Investigators keep finding more Clinton-related emails, underscoring the

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USA

Hillary Clinton to explain to court who ‘recommended’ secret email account

Hillary Clinton will get a chance to explain why she continued to use her secret home email account for government business in defiance of repeated security warnings from her underlings – just some of the 25 questions she’ll have to answer, in writing and under oath, to a federal court. Judicial Watch, a conservative public

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USA

Trump, Pena Nieto meet but don’t discuss who would pay for a border wall

MEXICO CITY — Donald Trump showcased his flair for the dramatic spectacle again Wednesday, flying his unpredictable campaign across the southern border for a hastily arranged summit with the president of a country he has repeatedly maligned. The move was stunning for a nominee whose presidential run began with harsh denunciations of Mexicans, whom he

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International, USA

Vicente Fox, former Mexican president: Mexico rejects ‘false prophet’ Donald Trump

Former Mexican President Vicente Fox said Wednesday that Mexico rejects Donald Trump, calling Mr. Trump’s trip to meet President Enrique Peña Nieto a “political stunt.” “He is not welcome to Mexico. By 130 million people, we don’t like him. We don’t want him. We reject his visit,” Mr. Fox said on CNN’s “New Day.” “I

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International, USA

Ethiopian-Israelis seek apology, resignation of police chief

Ethiopian-Israeli lawmaker Avraham Neguise on Wednesday called for Israel Police Commissioner Roni Alsheich to publicly apologize for saying it was “natural” for police to be more suspicious of Ethiopian Israelis than of other citizens, amid growing calls for the police chief to resign. Alsheich drew widespread condemnation for his comments, which were interpreted as racist.

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Middle East

Trump’s Mexico visit stirs outrage: ‘We don’t want him’

MEXICO CITY — Mexicans reacted with dismay and outrage Wednesday as Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump arrived in their capital and met with President Enrique Pena Nieto. Their message was clear: Trump wasn’t welcome, and Pena Nieto never should have invited him. “We don’t like him. We don’t want him,” former Mexican President Vicente Fox

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International, USA

Supreme Court denies North Carolina appeal to enforce its voter ID rules

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Wednesday turned away an emergency appeal from Republican leaders in North Carolina who were hoping to reinstate new voting rules that were struck down in July as racially biased. The justices said they were deadlocked 4-4 and would not intervene, leaving in place the state’s rules for casting ballots

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USA

How Gene Wilder’s Death Can Help Alzheimer’s Awareness

Legendary actor Gene Wilder died from Alzheimer’s at the age of 83 Sunday, but his fans didn’t know he was suffering from the illness. Wilder purposely kept the disease private because he didn’t want to upset fans who loved his role as Willy Wonka in the beloved ‘70s film “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.”

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Science, Medicine, & Education, USA

Kaepernick’s Birth Mother, Rodney Harrison Weigh In On Protest

More folks voiced criticisms Tuesday about San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s decision to sit during the national anthem to protest what he says is the oppression of black people in the U.S. Among people who voice their opinions: Kaepernick’s birth mother and retired NFL player Rodney Harrison. Kaepernick was adopted as a baby and

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Sports & Competitions, USA

French Government’s Fresh Start With Muslim Community

France is seeking to end the “repulsive saga” of its Burkini ban row with a new model for co-operation between the government and the French Muslim community. Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve met senior Muslim representatives Monday to hammer out a plan that includes the creation of a foundation to support Islam in France, funded solely

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International