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RJC releases ad highlighting anti-Israel Democrats

WASHINGTON, D.C. –The Republican Jewish Coalition released a video advertisement highlighting anti- Israel sentiments of some of the DNC delegates inside and protesters outside the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. “While strong support for Israel was once a bi-partisan issue, after this week it’s clear a vocal and growing number of Democrats no longer believe in […]

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Middle East Roundup: July 29, 2016

In accepting Democratic nomination, Hillary Clinton vows to uphold Iran deal and protect Israel (JNS.org) Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton formally accepted her nomination for president by the Democratic Party on Thursday evening in a speech at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. “It is with humility, determination and boundless confidence in America’s promise

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Donald Trump uses Twitter to bypass media, say whatever he wants

The self-described Ernest Hemingway of 140 characters, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has solidified himself as the King of Twitter during the Democratic convention. From trolling Democratic speakers to trying to clean up his own messes, Mr. Trump has been firing from the hip, running his own version of a reality check on his Democratic

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Chandra Levy murder mystery deepens as prosecutors drop case

WASHINGTON — In another stunning reversal, federal prosecutors on Thursday abruptly dropped murder charges against the Salvadoran immigrant previously convicted of killing former intern and Modesto, Calif., resident Chandra Levy. The unexpected decision casts back into mystery the question of what really happened to Levy more than 15 years ago when she disappeared while apparently

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Hillary Clinton’s Muted Moment

It was the love convention. That four letter word was emblazoned on official merchandise, mentioned nightly in speeches and sung by artists from Carole King to Katy Perry throughout the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. The love motif was supposed to present a contrast to last week’s dark, festival of rage in Cleveland, and

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Man shot by Miami officer gets ‘big hug’ from autistic client he tried to protect

MIAMI — The last time they were together, Charles Kinsey struck a pose that captured the nation’s attention: Supine in the middle of the road with his hands in the air while begging the man he cared for to do the same. Moments later, Kinsey was shot by North Miami police officer Jonathan Aledda. Arnaldo

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Trump says Democrats ignore terrorism, crime and illegal immigration

Donald Trump responded Thursday to scorching attacks by President Barack Obama and others at the Democratic convention by saying they were “not talking about the real world” of Islamic terrorism, unchecked illegal immigration, rampant crime, a depleted military and U.S. jobs “pouring into Mexico.” “Boy, am I getting hit,” the Republican presidential nominee complained to

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Turkish prosecutor alleges CIA, FBI helped Gulen with coup planning

Istanbul (dpa) – A Turkish prosecutor filed an indictment against Islamic cleric Fethullah Gulen on Thursday alleging that the CIA and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the US helped train members of his movement to plot this month’s failed coup attempt. Within days of the failed putsch in Turkey on July 15, rumours

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Wasserman Schultz’s troubles help produce fundraising bonanza for challenger

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Tim Canova’s campaign coffers got a big boost this week — thanks to the negative attention focused on U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz. The Florida Democrat resigned as chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee, effective with the end of the party’s national convention this week in Philadelphia. The move came in

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Clinton offers vision of nation ‘stronger together’

PHILADELPHIA — Hillary Clinton offered a confident vision Thursday night of a nation “stronger together” and capable of overcoming the forces of division to build a future with greater opportunity for all Americans despite pressing problems. “Bonds of trust and respect are fraying,” Clinton said as she formally accepted the Democratic nomination for president. “It

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Youngest Bush brother says he’s voting Libertarian in November

DALLAS — The youngest brother of former President George W. Bush and one-time presidential hopeful Jeb Bush says he won’t be voting Republican come November. Rather, he says he is going to vote for Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson, former governor of New Mexico. On Wednesday in an interview with a Washington, D.C., radio program,

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