USA

Abbas walks back claim rabbis sought to ‘poison’ Palestinian wells

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday backed away from his claim that rabbis had called to poison Palestinian water, saying he hadn’t intended to offend Jews, after Israel and Jewish groups said his statements were promoting blood libels and anti-Semitic tropes. “After it has become evident that the alleged statements by a rabbi on […]

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International, Middle East, USA

In Scotland, Trump faces Brexit, protests and a Mexican flag

Roaming the nearly deserted slopes of the Trump Turnberry golf course, carved into the rugged west coast of South Ayrshire, Scotland, any remarks on the notorious boss remain elusive. “We’ve all been sworn to secrecy, I’m afraid,” replied an elderly receptionist at the club house. Farther into the dunes, enquiries to a groundskeeper laying fresh

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International, USA

Donald Trump cheers U.K. Brexit vote: ‘They took back control of their country’

Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Friday cheered the United Kingdom’s historic vote to exit the European Union. “They took back control of their country. It’s a great thing,” said Mr. Trump, who was in Scotland visiting one of his golf resorts. Mr. Trump, whose campaign shares many of the concerns – especially concerns

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International, USA

‘Texit’? Brexit Inspires Texans Who Want to Leave U.S.

This article originally appeared at International Business Times. Can it happen in Texas, too? The United Kingdom’s bombshell decision to quit the European Union has emboldened a long-gestating secessionist movement in Texas, where disenchanted residents of the second-largest U.S. state have been building a coalition of voters, hoping to finally put the matter of Texas

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USA

Brian Williams of MSNBC covers Trump speech savaging Brian Williams

That was one awkward moment for cable news channel MSNBC and anchor Brian Williams during their coverage of Donald Trump’s speech Wednesday attacking the record of Democratic rival Hillary Clinton in New York. At one point, Mr. Trump, the presumptive GOP nominee, lit into Mrs. Clinton for claiming to have come under fire during a

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Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA

Fallon and ‘clone’ do big and l’il Donald impressions

Jimmy Fallon does a pretty good Donald Trump impression, but he may have some competition. On NBC’s “The Tonight Show” Wednesday, Fallon reprised his trademark impression of the presumptive GOP presidential nominee, but he was not alone. The comedian brought out Jack Aiello, a 14-year old who recently gave an 8th grade commencement speech as

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Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA