The Trump administration hit Iran with new sanctions Friday, one day after President Trump said he had put Tehran “on notice” for testing a missile. The Treasury Department announced sanctions against 13 individuals and 12 entities. Speaker Paul D. Ryan said the “swift and decisive response proves that our new administration is serious about holding […]
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Middle East, USABy Mimi Pollack LA MESA, California — Imagine you have had a good life with a stable job and family. Then, imagine that your life turns upside down, be it from war, religious persecution, or social unrest, and you have to start from scratch in a new country with a different language, culture, even alphabet!
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International, Middle East, Mimi Pollack, Science, Medicine, & Education, USAThe Trump administration asserted that the construction and expansion of Israeli settlements beyond their current borders may not be helpful in achieving peace between the Israelis and Palestinians, but stopped short of taking an official position on settlement activity. “The American desire for peace between the Israelis and the Palestinians has remained unchanged for 50
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By Donald H. Harrison LA JOLLA, California – Four rabbis, three heads of Jewish organizations, and two elected officials urged opposition to President Trump’s seven-nation travel ban at a standing room only rally of more than 500 Jewish community members and friends at Congregation Beth El on Thursday night. Speakers included State Assemblyman Todd
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International, Jewish Religion, Middle East, San Diego County, USAWASHINGTON — The White House on Thursday stood by its characterization of a covert counterterrorism operation in Yemen as a success, a day after the Pentagon concluded that civilians were likely killed and President Donald Trump honored the Navy SEAL gunned down in the assault. “It’s hard to ever call something a complete success, when
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Middle East, USABy JT – Feb 02,2017 – Last updated at Feb 02,2017 AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on Wednesday continued his meetings with US Congress leaders in Washington, DC, holding talks with the leadership of the House of Representatives and the Senate’s Foreign Relations Committee. Talks at the two meetings, attended by Her Majesty Queen
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Middle East, USAUN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has underscored the need for nondiscriminatory border controls, a statement seen as a rejoinder to U.S. Donald Trump’s decision to temporarily halt immigration from seven predominantly Muslim countries. ‘Countries have the right, even the obligation, to responsibly manage their borders to avoid infiltration by members of terrorist organizations,’ Guterres said in
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International, Middle East, USALondon (dpa) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet his British counterpart Theresa May in London on Monday, officials from both sides said. May and Netanyahu are expected to discuss topics including Iran and Israel’s recent announcement of a plan to build 3,000 settlement units in the West Bank. Tobias Ellwood, Britain’s minister for
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International, Middle East, USATexas Governor Greg Abbott called in his budget for the passing of laws cutting off businesses that adhere to Israel boycotts from Texas pension plans and for broadening laws banning state investments in Iran, JTA reported on Wednesday. “While Texas pension plans have the goal of maximizing returns to protect the financial future of our
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Middle East, USADonald Trump tweeted that Iran has been formally warned by the US for firing a ballistic missile over the weekend. Trump repeatedly criticized the Iranian nuclear agreement during the course of his campaign, saying that he would “tear up” the deal if he became president. Trump wrote that “Iran was on its last legs and
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Middle East, USAWASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) – Following a request from U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Dick Durbin (D-IL), the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) independent Office of Inspector General (OIG) launched an investigation into the Federal Government’s chaotic and potentially illegal implementation of President Trump’s “travel ban” executive order. The independent federal watchdog is investigating
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International, Middle East, USAA federal judge ordered the Trump administration this week to stop blocking travelers trying to reach the U.S. from seven Muslim-majority countries, delivering the latest and largest blow yet to the president’s extreme vetting policy. Judge Andre Birotte Jr.’s ruling added yet another level of confusion to an already chaotic situation, as all sides debated
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International, Middle East, USANikki Haley, recently confirmed as the new US Ambassador to the United Nations, in a telephone conversation with her Israeli counterpart, Ambassador Danny Danon, pledged to block anti-Israel actions undertaken by the UN, the Washington Free Beacon reported. Ambassador Haley phoned Danon on Monday to state that America’s “ironclad support” for Israel remains strong under
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Middle East, USAPalestinian Authority (PA) chairman Mahmoud Abbas”s spokesman, Nabil Abu Rudeineh, on Wednesday condemned Israel”s announcement of 3,000 new homes in Judea and Samaria. In a statement posted on the WAFA news agency”s website, Abu Rudeineh said the construction plans defy United Nations resolutions and international law. “We have started urgent consultations in order to take
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