International

Barack Obama compared to Woodrow Wilson

By Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM–A few columns ago I sought to tease some lessons about politics from the similarities between Benyamin Netanyahu and Barack Obama (“Political twins,” July 10). Here I’ll try my luck with a comparison between Barack Obama and Woodrow Wilson. The focus is Wilson’s participation in the Paris Peace Conference and efforts to create […]

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International, Ira Sharkansky, Middle East, USA

Obama ends the dream of curbing nuclear races

By Steve Kramer ALFE MENASHE, Israel — Does Iran need nuclear bombs? Fuggedaboudit! Though acknowledged as the largest instigator and banker of global terrorism, the Islamic Republic of Iran is being welcomed back into the community of nations on an equal footing, allowed to continue enriching uranium, to improve its nuclear technology, to have nuclear weapons

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Middle East, Steve Kramer, USA

Covering your backside

By Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM–The headline has been slurred to account for the sensitivities I hear whenever I write like I speak. How else can we describe the deal with Iran? Take your pick The requirement of 24 days notice for inspections of sensitive locales Evading Iran’s support of terror and revolt against established regimes Evading Iran’s

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Ira Sharkansky, Middle East, USA

Davis co- sponsors bill to fight anti- LGBT bias

WASHINGTON, DC. (Press Release) – Congresswoman Susan Davis (D-California) has joined as an original cosponsor in introducing a sweeping LGBT anti-discrimination bill. The Equality Act includes language from Davis’s bill ensuring jury service protections for LGBT individuals. “This has certainly been a historic year for equality,” said Davis, a member of the Congressional LGBT Equality

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USA

I-8 Jewish Travel: Survivor built a fortune

  -14th in a series- Exit 5: Mission Center Road, Westfield Mission Valley Shopping Center By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO — The Westfield Mission Valley Shopping Center is one of more than 100 shopping centers in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States controlled by a corporation owned by the Lowy

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Donald H. Harrison, International, Jewish History, San Diego County, Travel and Food

Positively Israel ~ July 22, 2015

Israel Goes Nuclear By Michael Ordman NETANYA, Israel — In contrast to Iran’s destructive ambitions and manipulative nuclear activities, Israelis are working from the microscopic to the atomic level, in order to develop vital medical treatments and life-enhancing technology. Israeli scientists are working with international organizations to eradicate cancer at the cellular level. One Israeli

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Michael Ordman, Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education

Jewish news briefs: July 22, 2015

Netanyahu reiterates opposition to Iran deal upon visit of Italian PM (JNS.org) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated his staunch opposition to the recently signed Iran nuclear deal during a Knesset session held in honor of visiting Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi on Wednesday. “Iran, which strives to export the Khomeiniist revolution throughout the world,

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Middle East, USA