Veteran Israeli politician Binyamin Ben-Eliezer ‘Fuad’ dies (JNS.org) Veteran Israeli politician Binyamin Ben-Eliezer, known in Israel as “Fuad,” died on Sunday from renal failure complications. Ben-Eliezer was a longtime Labor Party MK who has held several important defense and government positions. Born in Iraq, he immigrated to Israel in 1950 at age 14. He […]
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Middle EastBy Edwin Black Richard Allen is not a careful, polished Jewish communal leader with a seasoned staff operating from a mid-town Manhattan office, ensconced behind a stylized logo, fortified by tax-exempt donations and burnished advisors. Allen is a private businessman. He wields his entire “organization” from a computer in his office and, not infrequently, from
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Edwin Black, Middle East, USAAs night falls on Islamabad, thousands of wild boars descend from the hills above to roam the streets – for some they’re a pest, others see them as a free rubbish removal service. Islamabad (dpa) – The sight of herds of wild boars snuffling their way through mounds of garbage in the otherwise green and
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International, The World We ShareWhen the obituary for Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign is written, “entertainment” will be listed as the cause of death. While providing entertainment is the one consistent strategy he’s effectively employed, it ultimately will be the culprit of his demise. Instead of captivating people, Trump’s act consists of shallow reactions leading to emotionally-charged conflict. Prior
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USAThe last moments of Latin America’s longest war may be remembered as a race to the finish line. Negotiators from the Colombian government and the country’s largest guerrilla force spent nearly four years trudging toward some middle ground in the ideological chasm separating them, only for the climax to take place in a caffeine-fueled, six-day
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InternationalThe father has the scar tattooed on his chest. [Photo from Sina Weibo] While many use tattoo to cover their scars, a father in Chengdu went in other direction. He got a long scar tattooed on his chest, reported chengdu.cn on Saturday. The father, who wishes to remain anonymous, told the tattooist the story: “My
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InternationalFrench Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve will hold a day of talks on Islam in France Monday in an effort to better integrate the religion with the “values of the Republic”. Although the controversy over the burkini ban is far from over, leaders of France’s Muslim community hope that Monday’s conference will help decisively turn the
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InternationalNew Jersey Governor Chris Christie defended Donald Trump’s statements on immigration and deportation, insisting that the Republican presidential nominee has been consistent in his messaging despite rhetoric that suggests a waffling on his hardline stance. Christie, who chairs Trump’s transition team, told Martha Raddatz on ABC’s “This Week” that Trump has been “very clear” throughout
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International, USAA restaurant owner in the northeastern Paris suburb of Tremblay-en-France is facing an investigation for racial discrimination after refusing to serve two veiled Muslim women at his establishment over the weekend. The incident, which took place at the Le Cénacle restaurant on Saturday, was filmed by one of the two women and later posted online.
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InternationalUzbek President Islam Karimov’s daughter has confirmed he is in a stable condition, but remains in intensive care, after suffering a brain haemorrhage on Saturday. Lola Karimova-Tillyaeva made the announcement on social media. (Фото из личного архива, Март 2014 г.) Во избежание кривотолков здесь на своей странице я хочу рассказать вам о печальных событиях, которые
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InternationalListening to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau outline the priorities of his upcoming visit to China produces a distinct sense of déjà vu. “What we want is to set a very clear and constructive relationship with China that … looks at the potential economic benefits of better trade relationships, while at the same time ensuring our
LOS ANGELES — Police have confirmed that reports of an active shooter that panicked passengers Sunday night inside several terminals at Los Angeles International Airport were false, authorities said. Reports of gunfire in Terminals 6, 7 and 8 were made about 8:46 p.m., prompting airport police to set up a command post and shut down
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International, USAGENEVA, Switzerland (Press Release) – A plane chartered by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), touched down at Sana’a international airport on Monday, carrying vital medical aid for thousands of people. The cargo of 130,000 vials of insulin will be used to improve the quality of life for people suffering from diabetes. “People
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InternationalAs my traveling companion and I trudged up a hill on a sweltering summer’s day, we passed the kibbutz swimming pool, a dusty industrial zone, and a cowshed. We then walked past an abandoned social hall with weeds growing out of its cracks until we finally entered a modest stucco concert venue. Inside, a man
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