International

Nigerian Govt Set to Try Kanu in Absentia, As His Whereabouts Remains Unknown

The Federal Government may try the embattled leader of the proscribed Indegeniuos People of Biafra, IPOB, Mr. Nnamdi Kanu, in absentia, Vanguard learnt on Monday. Kanu was billed to appear before trial Justice Binta Nyako to be re-arraigned on an amended five count charge marked FHC/ABJ/CR/383/2015, alongside three other pro-Biafra agitators- Chidiebere Onwudiwe, Benjamin Madubugwu,

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International

Anne Frank Costume Receives Backlash, Pulled From Website

A “historically-accurate” Halloween costume sparked controversy. Originally listed on the popular costume retailer website, Holloweencostumes.com, children were given the choice to dress up as Anne Frank – Jewish diarist and victim of the Holocaust. Frank is considered the most discussed Holocaust victim, and widely known through her published diaries – “The Diary of a Young

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International

Avraham Fried sings with Chilean billionaire at concert

[youtube:2033956] Chilean billionaire Leanardo Farkas was invited up on stage to perform with superstar Avraham Fried at a concert for United Hatzalah last week in Jerusalem. The colorful Chilean billionaire is well known for both his philanthropy and for his piano skills. Farkas was a renowned pianist before going into the mining business, having performed

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International, Middle East, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts

Congress resolution defends Israel, condemns UNESCO

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today announced he will introduce the Senate companion to H.Res.570, a resolution introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), reaffirming the deep historical connection between the Jewish people and the city of Jerusalem. The resolution also expresses support for the Israeli government”s protection of religious

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International, Middle East, USA

Positively Israel ~ October 17, 2017

Harvest for the World By Michael Ordman NETANYA, Israel — The Jewish festival of Sukkot (Tabernacles) that has just concluded is also the harvest festival – celebrating the gathering of crops. It is an ideal opportunity to highlight how Israel is helping combat world hunger and feed an ever-increasing global population. These examples of relevant

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

‘Mad Dog Trump’ Leaflets Likely Came From North Korea

North Korea has dumped a new batch of propaganda fliers depicting President Donald Trump as a “mad dog” on the South Korean capital, according to a new report. One of the color posters, which Reuters discovered on Monday, pictures a supine Trump with a dog’s body being decapitated with an axe. The Korean-language caption reads:

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International, USA

Israel destroys anti-aircraft battery in Syria after it fires at IDF jets

Israeli Air Force jets attacked an anti-aircraft battery well inside Syria on Monday morning, after the surface-to-air system launched a missile at a different plane over the skies of Lebanon, the army said. A military spokesperson said that “a number” of Israeli planes were flying over Lebanon as part of a “routine reconnaissance mission” on

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Middle East

A widow honoring a fallen hero on a flight transporting him home was told to “be quiet”

anthem A Georgia woman is speaking out after she was told that she and fellow passengers would not be permitted to sing the National Anthem to honor a fallen Green Beret whose remains were on board the flight. Honoring Green Berets Staff Sgt. Dustin Wright, 29, Staff Sgt. Bryan Black, 35, Staff Sgt. Jeremiah Johnson,

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USA