International

Daniel Greenfield: ADL allies with anti-Israel activists against Trump

Jonathan Greenblatt is an American social entrepreneur, corporate executive and the sixth National Director and CEO of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). Prior to heading ADL, Greenblatt served in the White House as Special Assistant to Barack Obama and Director of the Office of Social Innovation and Civic Participation. By Daniel Greenfield / Israpundit The media’s […]

Daniel Greenfield: ADL allies with anti-Israel activists against Trump Read More »

Middle East, USA

Nearly 10,000 civilians flee east Aleppo amid government offensive

Assad forces recaptured 6 rebel-held areas in embatteled city over the weekend; over 200 killed since assault began 13 days ago By Karam al-Masri and Layal Abou Rahal Syrian displaced families gather at a makeshit camp on November 27, 2016 in the government-held district of Jibreen in Aleppo, as civilians have fled the eastern part

Nearly 10,000 civilians flee east Aleppo amid government offensive Read More »

Middle East

WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange announces release of more than 500K U.S. diplomatic cables from 1979

Over 500,000 U.S. diplomatic cables from 1979 have been released by the anti-secrecy group WikiLeaks. Not much has been heard from WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange since his Internet access was cut off at Ecuador’s London embassy in mid-October, but he made up for lost time on Monday. Reporters around the world now have access to

WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange announces release of more than 500K U.S. diplomatic cables from 1979 Read More »

International, USA

Texas presidential elector can’t vote for Donald Trump, resigns

FORT WORTH, Texas — Art Sisneros just couldn’t do it. After months of thought, the welding supply salesman chosen as one of 38 Texans to serve on this year’s Electoral College couldn’t vote for Republican President-elect Donald Trump, a man he doesn’t consider “biblically qualified” to serve in the White House. So Sisneros, a 40-year-old

Texas presidential elector can’t vote for Donald Trump, resigns Read More »

USA

Trump Said to Officially Win Michigan

According to the Board of State Canvassers, Donald Trump officially won Michigan as of Monday afternoon, almost three weeks after his stunning victory in the presidential election. The Republican businessman won the state’s 16 electoral votes with a 10,704-vote margin over his Democratic rival, Hillary Clinton. Related: Why Hillary Clinton is being pushed to challenge

Trump Said to Officially Win Michigan Read More »

USA

Judge grants Dylann Roof’s request to act as own attorney in federal murder trial

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Three days after accused Charleston church shooter Dylann Roof was found mentally fit to stand trial, he will be his own lawyer in the trial where the federal government is seeking the death penalty. Roof’s surprise request to act as his own attorney — made Sunday night and approved Monday morning by

Judge grants Dylann Roof’s request to act as own attorney in federal murder trial Read More »

USA

Greece hopes for debt relief as EU reviews bailout reforms

Visiting Athens, the European Union’s Commissioner for Economic Affairs has reported ‘good progress’ as he reviews Greece’s efforts to implement labour and pension reforms required as part of its international bailout. Pierre Moscovici, who held talks with Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Monday, said a favourable review should lead the way to the debt relief

Greece hopes for debt relief as EU reviews bailout reforms Read More »

International

For one Afghan teenage girl, the refugee trail is as dangerous as the war left behind

Bravery has consequences, and 16-year-old Hoor is paying the price. She escaped a forced marriage in Afghanistan, defied deportation in Iran and crossed the border into Turkey with smugglers, and without her family. Hoor, who asked not to be identified by her real name, thought she would be safe once in Istanbul, but instead she’s

For one Afghan teenage girl, the refugee trail is as dangerous as the war left behind Read More »

International

Before Ohio State Attack, Student Shared His Fears About Islamophobia

Following the identification of Ohio State University attacker Abdul Razak Ali Artan, social media sites flooded Monday with questions regarding the religion and ethnicity of the 18-year-old who was shot dead by authorities after injuring nine in a car-and-knife attack on campus. Police are investigating whether the attack was related to terrorism. Artan was reportedly

Before Ohio State Attack, Student Shared His Fears About Islamophobia Read More »

Science, Medicine, & Education, USA

German court upholds “bookkeeper of Auschwitz” conviction

Karlsruhe, Germany (dpa) – A German federal court upheld on Monday the conviction of a 95-year-old man known as the “bookkeeper of Auschwitz” for being an accessory to the murder of 300,000 people, clearing the way for the trials of other elderly people who served at Nazi death camps. Oskar Groening had appealed his four-year

German court upholds “bookkeeper of Auschwitz” conviction Read More »

International, Jewish History

The Palestinians’ political future could change this week; here’s why

TEL AVIV, Israel — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’ political party, Fatah, opens its first party congress in seven years Tuesday amid swirling speculation about who will succeed the 81-year-old at the helm of the Palestinian Authority. Some 1,400 Fatah delegates will gather at Abbas’ presidential compound in Ramallah for the five-day convention, with many coming

The Palestinians’ political future could change this week; here’s why Read More »

Middle East

Trump says Cuba has to act or he’ll end the diplomatic thaw, but it’s not that simple

WASHINGTON — In his latest comment on Cuba since the death of revolutionary leader Fidel Castro, President-elect Donald Trump said Monday he would end Washington’s diplomatic thaw with the island unless Cuba makes “a better deal.” “If Cuba is unwilling to make a better deal for the Cuban people, the Cuban/American people and the U.S.

Trump says Cuba has to act or he’ll end the diplomatic thaw, but it’s not that simple Read More »

International, USA