International

Arian Foster on Kaepernick: ‘I understand 100 percent what he’s doing’

Arian Foster knows all-too-well that racial profiling and police misconduct toward African-Americans are real problems. He’s experienced them. Foster, the Dolphins running back, was barely a teenager when California cops pulled over his dad driving north on Interstate 5 between San Diego and California. “They told us to get out of the car, all of […]

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Sports & Competitions, USA

Burkini row clouds start of French primary season

The national identity crisis exposed by France’s burkini controversy is threatening to set the tone for the country’s presidential campaign as rival candidates scramble to position themselves on the hot-button issue. Along with the sluggish economy, the relationship between France’s Muslims and non-Muslims has been a recurring theme as presidential hopefuls kick off campaigning for

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International

First Art Exhibit Designed Just for Dogs Includes Open Car Windows With Fans (WATCH)

This new interactive art installation designed specifically for pooches has hounds howling with excitement. The London, England exhibit features a whole host of pawesome creations – like an open car window simulator that blows air into dog’s faces; a play ball pit made to look like a giant dog food bowl; a magic water bowl

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International, The World We Share

Iran judiciary confirms arrest of nuclear negotiator

TEHRAN, Iran — A member of Iran’s nuclear negotiation team was accused of espionage activities and arrested, the country’s judiciary confirmed Sunday. A spokesman for Iran’s judiciary, Gholamhosein Mohseni Ejehi, said at a news conference that a suspect had been released on parole but was still under investigation. “He is still in limbo and may

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International, USA

Donald Trump campaign: ‘Softening’ on illegal immigration more approach than policy

Donald Trump’s campaign manager said Sunday that the Republican presidential nominee is not backing off his tough stance on illegal immigration but is re-examining the need for a new deportation force. “He’s going to build the wall, no amnesty, no citizenship, no more sanctuary cities,” Trump campaign manager Kellyanne Conway said on “Fox News Sunday.”

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International, USA

Juan Gabriel Dies From Heart Attack

San Diego Jewish World’s eulogy series is sponsored by Marc and Margaret Cohen in memory of Molly Cohen, and by Inland Industries Group LP in memory of long-time San Diego Jewish community leader Marie (Mrs. Gabriel) Berg.  Comments intended for publication in the space below MUST be accompanied by the letter writer’s first and last name

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International, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Obituaries & memorials

‘Ni hao’ – President welcomes Israeli player for Chinese team

The Ninth President Shimon Peres hosted the professional football player Eran Zahavi on Sunday, 28.8, at the Peres Center for Peace, on his first visit back to Israel since joining the Gwangju RP China football team. The ceremony was attended by Ninth President Shimon Peres, Eran Zahavi, and the Chinese Ambassador to Israel Zhan Yongxin.

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International, Middle East, Sports & Competitions

Trump slips up on Twitter while trying to win black votes in Iowa

Washington (dpa) – Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Saturday continued his appeal to black voters in the largely white state of Iowa, describing African-American citizens living in US inner cities as “trapped.” However, Trump’s attempt to win African-American votes slipped up on Twitter where he was heavily criticized for appearing to insensitively use the

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USA

ISIS Fighters Say Trump Will Help Recruit New Followers

Islamic State group fighters are reportedly eager for Republican Donald Trump to win the White House so that they can use his rhetoric against Muslims to win over new followers. Foreign Affairs magazine analyzed Twitter users’ comments and interviewed people who recruit for the militant group also known as ISIS and found they overwhelmingly believe

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Middle East, USA

Letters take readers inside the Holocaust

Every Day Lasts A Year: A Jewish Family’s Correspondence From Poland edited by Christopher R. Browning, Richard S. Hollander and Nechama Tec;  Cambridge University Press; © 2014; ISBN 9781107-668768; 290 pages including index. By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO – Richard Hollander, one of the editors of this work, is the son of Joseph Hollander,

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, International, Jewish History