International

FBI, 5 other agencies probe possible covert Kremlin aid to Trump

WASHINGTON — The FBI and five other law enforcement and intelligence agencies have collaborated for months in an investigation into Russian attempts to influence the November election, including whether money from the Kremlin covertly aided President-elect Donald Trump, two people familiar with the matter said. The agencies involved in the inquiry are the FBI, the

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International, USA

Netanyahu and the Israeli media

By Rabbi Dow Marmur JERUSALEM — By all accounts, power breeds insecurity, at times even paranoia. The longer a person holds on to power the more fearful does s/he become of suspected machinations by ostensibly loyal colleagues and, to an even greater extent, criticism in the media. Though we hear very little about attempts within

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Middle East

Gambia President-Elect Adama Barrow’s Son Dies After Dog Bite

A son of Gambia’s President-elect, Adama Barrow, has died after being bitten by a dog, the BBC has reported. Eight-year-old Habibou Barrow was reported to have died on the way to the hospital on Sunday in Manjai near the Gambian capital Banjul. Mr. Barrow missed his son’s funeral as he was advised to remain in

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International, Obituaries & memorials

Ashanti Region Gears Up for 4-Day Funeral Rite of Asantehema

The final funeral rites of the longest-serving queen mother of the Ashanti Kingdom, Nana Afia Serwaa Kobi Ampem, has commenced at the Manhyia Palace, Monday. The 4-day ceremony which started at midnight on Sunday includes the performance of a number of rituals at the Manhyia Palace, the seat of the Asantehene, before her interment on

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International, Obituaries & memorials

At Peres memorial, Netanyahu says peace won’t come ‘from above’

Opposition leader Herzog eulogizes ‘one of the greatest leaders of the Jewish people in recent generations,’ who died last year at 93 By Marissa Newman Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the plenary session in honor of the late former president Shimon Peres at the Knesset, on January 16, 2017. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90) At a memorial

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Middle East

President Rivlin meets with Ambassador Shapiro for last time

President Reuven Rivlin met Tuesday afternoon with US Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro two days before Shapiro is to step down. President Rivlin thanked Ambassador Shapiro for his work on behalf of the US-Israel relationship. “Mr. Ambassador, it is a farewell party. Nevertheless we know thatwe will meet you many times as one who will

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Middle East, USA

Prince William To Quit As Air Ambulance Pilot: Reports

England’s Prince William will be ending his career as a helicopter pilot with East Anglian Air Ambulance this summer to concentrate on more royal duties, local media reported. The move comes soon after Queen Elizabeth’s absence from her usual public appearances during the festival season gave rise to speculation over her succession. Prince William, 34,

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International

Queen Elizabeth II To Visit Fiji Exhibition In Norwich Next Week

Queen Elizabeth II, who had been battling heavy cold over the last few weeks, will visit Fiji Exhibition at the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts in Norwich on Jan. 27. The British monarch had skipped the annual royal holiday celebrations, including Christmas and New Year services, due to health issues. On Sunday, the queen and

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International

Homeless Man Given Six Job Interviews Thanks to His Powerful Sign

This formerly homeless man is being blessed by strangers left and right thanks to a woman sharing his plea for help on Facebook. Sherryn Jackson was walking through the city center in Melbourne, Australia when she saw Barry: an elderly homeless man holding a sign with a long message inscribed in marker. style=”display:inline-block;width:300px;height:250px” data-ad-client=”ca-pub-8420654331411867″ data-ad-slot=”1313712966″>

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Gambians flee amid election violence fears as Jammeh refuses to step down

Thousands of Gambians have been fleeing to neighbouring countries ahead of Thursday’s presidential inauguration amid fears of an outbreak of post-electoral violence over the incumbent leader’s refusal to step down. Over the past few days, ferries leaving Gambia for neighbouring Senegal have been packed as the post-electoral showdown gripping this tiny, impoverished West African nation

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International

UN ‘appalled’ at Bahrain’s execution of three prisoners

Cairo (dpa) – The United Nations said Tuesday it was appalled by the execution of three men convicted in a deadly attack on police in Bahrain. “We are appalled at the execution by firing squad of three men in Bahrain on Sunday,” UN human rights commissioner spokesman Rupert Colville said in a statement. The executions

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International, Middle East

Likud minister: Trump could edge Palestinians toward peace

Tzachi Hanegbi rejects annexation bids, says Israel should focus on retaining settlement blocs in final agreement By Raphael Ahren MK Tzachi Hanegbi during a Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee meeting at the Knesset in Jerusalem, on March 15, 2016 (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90) The new US administration and its pro-Israel positions could make the Palestinians more amenable

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Middle East, USA