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Obama flies to Israel for Shimon Peres’s funeral

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

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

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

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

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 ›

Shin Bet, police finalize ‘unprecedented’ security operation

Shin Bet, police finalize ‘unprecedented’ security operation

The Shin Bet is in touch with counterparts from around the world to coordinate security arrangements.   The police and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency)… Read More ›

Report: Hezbollah patrol hit by mine in Lebanon, near Israeli border

Report: Hezbollah patrol hit by mine in Lebanon, near Israeli border

Reports from Lebanese media claim one was wounded in the explosion that occurred near Metulla, northern Israel.   Lebanese media reported Wednesday that a mine… Read More ›

In Belarus, locals pay respects at Peres’s childhood home

In Belarus, locals pay respects at Peres’s childhood home

Nobel laureate and ex-president, who lost family members when Nazis reached Vishnyeva, ‘brought pride to our village through his life and accomplishments’   Residents of… Read More ›

Congress passes spending bill, avoiding shutdown and funding Zika with $1.1 billion

Congress passes spending bill, avoiding shutdown and funding Zika with $1.1 billion

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Averting an election-year crisis, Congress late Wednesday sent President Barack Obama a bill to keep the government operating through Dec. 9… Read More ›

Trump lashes out at ‘fabricated’ report on campaign turmoil: ‘Your sources’ were probably ‘fired long ago’

Trump lashes out at ‘fabricated’ report on campaign turmoil: ‘Your sources’ were probably ‘fired long ago’

  Donald Trump blasted reports that there’s turmoil within his campaign after a debate performance that some political observers are characterizing as disastrous. NBC News… Read More ›

Obama had a tense exchange with CNN’s Jake Tapper over why he won’t say ‘radical Islamic terrorism’

Obama had a tense exchange with CNN’s Jake Tapper over why he won’t say ‘radical Islamic terrorism’

  President Barack Obama sparred with CNN host Jake Tapper in a tense exchange over Obama’s refusal to use the phrase “radical Islamic terrorism.” During a CNN… Read More ›

Council Bluffs, IA – Despite Harsh Reviews, Trump Resists New Debate Approach

Council Bluffs, IA – Despite Harsh Reviews, Trump Resists New Debate Approach

  Council Bluffs, IA – Unmoved by harsh debate reviews, a defiant Donald Trump showed no sign Wednesday of making any big changes before his… Read More ›

Managua, Nicaragua – 5.5 Magnitude Quake Hits West Nicaragua, Killing At Least 1

Managua, Nicaragua – 5.5 Magnitude Quake Hits West Nicaragua, Killing At Least 1

  Managua, Nicaragua – A magnitude 5.5 earthquake hit western Nicaragua near the capital Wednesday, causing at least one death, injuring five people and destroying… Read More ›

Salt Lake City – Utah Man May Have Contracted Zika From Dying Father’s Tears

Salt Lake City – Utah Man May Have Contracted Zika From Dying Father’s Tears

  Salt Lake City, UT –  A Utah man who mysteriously contracted Zika from his infected father may have got it by touching his dad’s… Read More ›

K-pop star T.O.P. curates #TTTOP, a Sotheby’s auction

K-pop star T.O.P. curates #TTTOP, a Sotheby’s auction

Seoul, South Korea – K-pop superstar T.O.P., of South Korean boy band Big Bang, is a rapper, singer-songwriter, actor and — of little surprise to… Read More ›

Police: Man killed by officer pointed vaping device

Police: Man killed by officer pointed vaping device

El Cajon, California – For a second consecutive night, protesters gathered Wednesday in El Cajon, California, holding signs and demanding accountability following an officer-involved shooting… Read More ›

Billionaire: Chinese real estate is ‘biggest bubble in history’

Billionaire: Chinese real estate is ‘biggest bubble in history’

  Chinese billionaire Wang Jianlin made his fortune in the country’s real estate market — and now he’s warning that it’s spiraling out of control.… Read More ›

Obama, Hollande, May among dozens of world leaders to honor Peres at funeral

Obama, Hollande, May among dozens of world leaders to honor Peres at funeral

Presidents of France, Germany, Canada, Mexico, Australia and Poland, Britain’s Prince Charles among those confirming their attendance at Friday funeral for 9th president   Israeli… Read More ›

Egypt, Jordan and other Arab rulers silent on Peres funeral

Egypt, Jordan and other Arab rulers silent on Peres funeral

No comment from Abdullah on death of Israeli peace advocate; Sissi and Abbas offer condolences; Egypt may send FM to funeral   Nearly a full… Read More ›

As 80 foreign leaders arrive and roads close, Jerusalem gears up for Shimon Peres funeral

As 80 foreign leaders arrive and roads close, Jerusalem gears up for Shimon Peres funeral

Public to pay last respects to former president as his body will lie in state at the Knesset all of Thursday, ahead of official ceremony… Read More ›