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Israel begins paying last respects to Shimon Peres as his casket lies in state

September 29, 2016

Politicians and members of the public are lining up to pay their final respects to former Israeli Prime Minister and President Shimon Peres. Flags are at half-mast as thousands are expected to file past the casket as it lies in state at the Knesset. Among them Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who said Peres’ name will […]

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Middle East

Newt Gingrich: ‘You’re not supposed to gain 60 pounds’ as Miss Universe

September 29, 2016

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich defended Donald Trump’s attacks against former Miss Universe Alicia Machado Wednesday night, telling a crowd of Log Cabin Republicans that “you’re not supposed to gain 60 pounds during the year that you’re Miss Universe.” Ms. Machado, a newly naturalized U.S. citizen who has come out in support of Democratic presidential

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USA

One dead, more than 100 injured after NJ Transit train hits Hoboken station

September 29, 2016

HOBOKEN, N.J. — More than 100 people were injured � many critically � when a train crashed into Hoboken terminal this morning, according to a spokesman for NJ Transit. At least one died, a woman standing on the platform, according to NBC4 NewYork. The crash caused chaos inside the train and the station, eyewitnesses said.

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USA

With white supremacists drawn into political mainstream, David Duke declares victory

September 29, 2016

KENNER, La. — David Duke worked the Louisiana gun show like a preacher pursuing souls, cornering potential voters as they picked over firearms and ammo. The robes are gone and the rhetoric is softer than during his grand wizard days. But Duke has not shed his relentless proselytizing for the white race, even though voters

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USA

Eric Zorn: What Gary Johnson really stands for

September 29, 2016

Even if Libertarian Party presidential candidate Gary Johnson had better than a Creamsicle’s chance in Death Valley of winning this November — which he doesn’t — I wouldn’t vote for him. Sure, I get why some millennials and liberals are drawn to him. He’s a pot-promoting, pro-gay, abortion-rights backer and foe of capital punishment who

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USA

Donald Trump Defends Calling Alicia Machado ‘Miss Piggy’

September 29, 2016

If there were ever a prize for people that know how to hang themselves it would definitely be given to Donald Trump. The Republican presidential nominee is no stranger to speaking his mind, but with the quest of being America’s next president, you would think he would learn a thing or two about a filter.

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International, USA

Donald Trump’s Castro Connection

September 29, 2016

A company controlled by Donald Trump, the Republican nominee for president, secretly conducted business in communist Cuba during Fidel Castro’s presidency despite strict American trade bans that made such undertakings illegal, according to interviews with former Trump executives, internal company records and court filings. Close Documents show that the Trump company spent a minimum of

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International, USA

Memorial book opened for Shimon Peres

September 29, 2016

NEW YORK–The Consulate General of Israel in New York has opened a memorial book for Shimon Peres, in which anyone may write their comments. It may be accessed via: http://embassies.gov.il/new-york/NewsAndEvents/Pages/Commemoration-Book-Shimon-Peres.aspx

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Middle East, USA

Jewish fondness for arguing may be a strength

September 29, 2016

By Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM — Israeli politicians and Jewish activists here and there are calling for unity, typically behind whatever point of view they are supporting. In extremis, we hear that it is essential for the survival of Israel or the Jewish people. Yet it never takes long before we hear other Israelis or Jews

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Ira Sharkansky, Jewish History, Middle East

Schedule of Shimon Peres’ funeral arrangements

September 28, 2016

Tel Aviv (dpa) – The following is the official schedule of events for the memorial and funeral services of Shimon Peres, as published by the state body for ceremonies in Israel. All times are local, which is three hours ahead of GMT. Thursday: – 8:45 am, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other high-ranking officials will

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Middle East

‘Sonya cooked, Shimon washed the dishes’

September 28, 2016

Chief Rabbi of Tel Aviv-Yaffo Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau spoke Wednesday about his memories of former President and Prime Minister Shimon Peres, who passed away Tuesday night at age 93. Rabbi Lau knew Peres for 40 years. In an interview with Radio Lelo Hafsaka, he said that “we can learn from Peres what it is

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Middle East

Shimon Peres’ son: the world shares our pain

September 28, 2016

The passing of Shimon Peres was announced by his family at the hospital, the Chaim Sheba Medical Centre in Ramat Gan. His son Chemi said the former leader died without suffering and had donated his corneas for transplant. “Our father’s legacy has always been the future. ‘Look to tomorrow,’ he told us, ‘build Israel’s future

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Middle East

Pepe the Frog Joins Swastika as Hate Symbol

September 28, 2016

Pepe the Frog, the popular internet meme adopted by the ultra-conservative alt-right movement, has officially been deemed a hate symbol. The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) added Pepe to its database of hate symbols on Tuesday, calling it the alt-right’s “favorite meme.” The organization said it included Pepe, a green cartoon frog, in the database because it’s

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USA

Doyle McManus: Trump failed the commander in chief test. Badly

September 28, 2016

The main challenge for Donald Trump in his first debate with Hillary Clinton this week was always clear: He needed to pass the commander in chief test. And he failed. Voters saw two candidates on the stage Monday evening: one who had done her homework and thought seriously about questions of war and peace, and

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International, USA

Israel begins paying last respects to Shimon Peres as his casket lies in state

Newt Gingrich: ‘You’re not supposed to gain 60 pounds’ as Miss Universe

One dead, more than 100 injured after NJ Transit train hits Hoboken station

With white supremacists drawn into political mainstream, David Duke declares victory

Eric Zorn: What Gary Johnson really stands for

Donald Trump Defends Calling Alicia Machado ‘Miss Piggy’

Donald Trump’s Castro Connection

Memorial book opened for Shimon Peres

Jewish fondness for arguing may be a strength

Schedule of Shimon Peres’ funeral arrangements

‘Sonya cooked, Shimon washed the dishes’

Shimon Peres’ son: the world shares our pain

Pepe the Frog Joins Swastika as Hate Symbol

Doyle McManus: Trump failed the commander in chief test. Badly

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