During a joint press conference with Greece’s Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras Tuesday, President Barack Obama presented in stark terms the challenge ahead of Americans following a divisive election. Obama said President-elect Donald Trump was able to tap into a “troubling” set of fears and style of rhetoric to win the White House. “You’ve seen some […]
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International, USAWorking together ‘only correct choice’, Chinese leader tells president-elect President Xi Jinping said on Monday that “there are a lot of things” China and the United States need to, and can, cooperate on, in a phone call congratulating Donald Trump on his US presidential election victory. “Facts have shown that cooperation is the only correct
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International, USANov 15, 2016: Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President-elect Donald Trump concluded their first telephone conversation with an agreement to instruct their respective staffs to begin planning for a personal meeting, the Kremlin said. “It was agreed to maintain contact by phone and arrange a meeting in person in the future, with preparations to
Amid anticipation that America’s newest commander-in-chief will introduce a sharp and significant foreign policy shift, a prominent North Korean expert predicts that a meeting between Donald Trump and Pyongyang’s despot Kim Jong-un may happen soon. “Such a meeting could take place relatively soon,”‘ Dr. Han Park, director and professor emeritus of public and international affairs
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International, USAPresident-elect Donald Trump hasn’t yet formally announced who will be in his cabinet, but several major outlets are reporting that Rudy Giuliani is a favorite for secretary of state. That would put Giuliani in a position to approve arms transfers to countries that helped make him rich after he termed-out as mayor of New York
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USATrove of 3,600-year-old Canaanite period artifacts found near Judean foothills (Israel Hayom/Exclusive to JNS.org) A treasure trove of ancient gold and silver artifacts dating back some 3,600 years was recently discovered in Tel Gezer, an archaeological site on the Judean foothills, the Israel Antiquities Authority and the Israel Nature and Parks Authority announced Monday. The
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Middle EastBy Joe Spier JERUSALEM –It is April 9, 2013 after a long night in the air, my plane has landed at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion International Airport. I have arrived in Israel a couple of days in advance of 27 Calgarians who will begin “Israel @ 65”, the Calgary Jewish Federation tour that my wife
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International, Middle EastDuring the presidential campaign, Donald Trump spoke often about his love for Israel. Many there cheered his victory last week. Now, some Israelis are questioning that support after Trump selected Stephen Bannon as his White House chief strategist. Bannon has been called a white nationalist by House minority leader Nancy Pelosi, among others. He’s the
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Middle East, USACEDAR HILL, Texas — Dallas-based Chili’s restaurant chain has apologized after video showed a manager taking away a man’s free meal on Veterans Day. Ernest Walker, 47, went to Chili’s Grill and bar on Friday for the chain’s promotion of a free meal for veterans. Walker said he brought his military ID, discharge papers and
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USAThe director of a West Virginia development group and a mayor are facing backlash after a Facebook post described first lady Michelle Obama as an “ape in heels.” The original post came from Clay County Development Corporation director Pamela Taylor in response to Donald Trump’s presidential win last week. “It will be refreshing to have
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USAStepping up to the clamoring from progressive Bernie Sanders, Democrat Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid and more, Minnesota Congressman Keith Ellison has officially launched his run for the Democratic National Committee chair. Though it was rumored that Ellison planned to add his name to the growing list of interested Democrats to head the
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USAPresident Obama said Monday that protesters upset about the election of Donald Trump need to accept the results, and he also advised the president-elect to reach out to his opponents to help to bring the nation together after a contentious election and resulting street protests against the Republican. “The people have spoken. Donald Trump will
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USAPresident Barack Obama predicted Monday that his successor might keep some of his major legacy items such as the Iran nuclear deal, the Paris climate agreement, and potentially even Obamacare, stating that President-elect Donald Trump isn’t ideological. President-elect Donald Trump will find that “reality will assert itself,” Obama said during his first post-election press conference.
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International, Middle East, USAWith Mexico worried about the deportation and border security plans of President-elect Donald Trump, President Obama spoke by phone Monday with the Mexican president to “take steps to solidify the relationship” between the two countries. The White House said Mr. Obama told Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto “how much the United States values and depends
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