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Russia, US trade blame over Syria quagmire
The heads of the Russian Foreign and Defense ministries have accused the United States of supporting terrorists in Syria; meanwhile, the US warns Russia that… Read More ›
Fearing disturbances, police nab extremists ahead of Peres funeral
Several Jews and Arabs detained day before ceremony for late president Shimon Peres, though no specific threat mentioned; security upped for Abbas Police rounded… Read More ›
OPEC just reached a surprising deal — here’s what comes next
The late oil watcher Robert Mabroonce quipped that OPEC should change its logo to a teabag “because it only works when in hot water.”… Read More ›
Top Trump spokesman won’t admit unscientific online polls are ‘bogus’ in cringeworthy interview
A top spokesman for Donald Trump refused to admit Thursday that unscientific online polls are “bogus” when pressed repeatedly by MSNBC host Chuck Todd. “Why… Read More ›
In unprecedented move, USA Today says don’t vote for Trump — but it doesn’t endorse Hillary Clinton either
In the 34 years USA Today has printed papers, its editorial board says it has never taken a position in a US presidential election.… Read More ›
Israel – Jerusalem Post Exclusive: Peres Stopped Israeli Strike On Iran
Jerusalem – If not for Shimon Peres’s intervention, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was planning to bomb Iran, the former president revealed confidentially to The… Read More ›
Washington – Do Not Vote For ‘Demagogue’ Trump, USA Today Tells Its Readers
Washington – Branding Donald Trump a “dangerous demagogue,” USA Today on Thursday urged its readers not to vote for the Republican presidential candidate, but added… Read More ›
New York – Are You Owed Money From A Forgotten Bank Account?
New York – Finding money you didn’t know you had is like discovering lost treasure. For many people, there’s treasure to be found in… Read More ›
Why is China buying up the global supply of donkeys?
Gelatin produced from donkey hide is a key ingredient of one of China’s favorite traditional remedies, known as ejiao, which is used to treat… Read More ›
Video released shows officers shooting 6-year-old
A Louisiana judge released body cam video Wednesday showing officers firing multiple rounds into a car, unknowingly striking and killing a 6-year-old boy. The incident,… Read More ›
Regime forces amass around Aleppo as diplomacy falters
Washington – As an estimated 10,000 Syrian-led ground troops amass east of Aleppo, the US is considering a tougher response to Russia over its support… Read More ›
Clinton on Peres: ‘When he spoke, it could be like listening to a psalm’
On a Rosh Hashanah call with American Jewish leaders, Democratic candidate says she ‘made it clear’ to Netanyahu she’ll defend Israel WASHINGTON — Democratic… Read More ›
Mahmoud Abbas to attend Peres funeral, ‘send message of peace’
Netanyahu said to okay visit after Palestinian leader contacts authorities to coordinate attendance with PA delegation; other Arab heads expected to skip service Palestinian… Read More ›
Israel, world leaders set to bury founding father Shimon Peres
Large parts of Jerusalem shuttered amid ‘unprecedented’ security measures as dignitaries from 70 nations gather to pay their respects Shimon Peres, Israel’s ninth president… Read More ›
Obama flies to Israel for Shimon Peres’s funeral
The leader of the free world has departed from Washington to pay his last respects to his fellow Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Israel’s former President… Read More ›
Memorial ceremony for Shimon Peres at UN
UN secretary general, ambassadors convey condolences; Israeli Ambassador Danon: ‘We remember President Peres as full of energy and a willingness to work for a better… Read More ›
The unmistakable dreamer, Shimon Peres
Op-ed: Many laud Shimon Peres’s limitless optimism, but behind this optimism hid a stubborn hope that the wisdom, the words and the effort would change… Read More ›
Philippines leader likens himself to Hitler, wants to kill millions of drug users
MANILA – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appeared to liken himself to Nazi leader Adolf Hitler on Friday and said he would “be happy” to… Read More ›
Israeli, US Jews close despite political, religious differences
Many more Israeli Jews, 35%, say that observing Jewish law is essential to being Jewish, compared to 19% of US Jews. The two biggest… Read More ›

















