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As hurricanes of biblical proportions turn roads into rivers in the USA, David Duke an American white nationalist, politician, antisemitic conspiracy theorist, Holocaust denier, convicted felon, and former Grand Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan agrees with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s son while Sara Netanyahu awaits arrest. On Saturday Yair Netanyahu, the son of Prime…
Taybeh OktoberFest promises wide range of entertainment Dr. Maria C. Khoury Taybeh Oktoberfest has been the stage for new musicians to be introduced to the world. In staying true with this tradition that started in 2005, a very interesting new band that has formed this year is Maqdess, the handsome trio from Jerusalem. All young…
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Palestinians show solidarity with Burma Brutality in Burma against Muslims continues and Palestinians int he Gaza Strip, who identify with the suffering of people in other countries, urged world action to protect civilians in Burma. By Ahmad Hasaballah The failure of world leaders to speak out against atrocities committed against Muslims in Burma has outraged…
Six years on from their revolution, what is it like starting a business in the new Tunisia? Today, the startup scene in Tunisia. By: Kerning Cultures In 2011, against all odds, Tunisia’s revolution successfully overthrew the dictatorial regime of Zine El Abidine Ben Ali and sparked the beginning of the historic Arab Spring. Now, in 2017,…
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On this 9/11, the New York City Fire Department/FDNY will remember 32 more brothers to have died of 9/11-related illnesses So far 159 FDNY personnel have died of illnesses related to working at Ground Zero or assisting in the recovery effort. On 9/11 2001, 343 FDNY members were killed when the twin towers collapsed By Eileen…
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The true Immigrants of America deserve respect By Mesho Younas Despite the criticism of President Donald Trump from extremists in the United States and elsewhere, the President has proven himself to be a champion of true American immigrants. Nearly everyone in America is either an immigrant or a descendant of immigrants. The only real inhabitants…
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Conan O’Brien wrapped up his TBS/Turner Broadcast Systems comedy episodes Conan Without Borders on Sunday This reporter Without Borders followed Conan at Twitter where he tweeted touristy highlights and referred to Palestinians as Israeli Arabs By Eileen Fleming Roughly 21% of Israel’s more than eight million citizens are indigenous Palestinians and 81% of them are Muslims….
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Reorganize and improve the Arab League The Arab League needs to be reorganized putting an emphasis on moderation and public relations while targeting for expulsion the extremists in the Arab World. It’s the only way to counter Israel’s abusive political public relations campaigns to demonize the Palestinians, blame all Arabs for ISIS, and tighten the…
In 1986 Mordechai Vanunu provided the photographic proof and told the world all he knew as a mid level technician on the night shift within Israel’s WMD facility at Dimona On Saturday Vanunu tweeted: “Here I am waiting out side the educational Bookshop in Salah Adin St. East Jerusalem… On Wednesday Vanunu’s wife updated Norwegian…
Kennedy defends Illinois Muslims in opening mosque Christopher Kennedy, the candidate for Illinois Governor in the March 2018 Democratic primary and the son of the late U.S. Senator Robert F. Kennedy, this week denounced plans to block the opening of a mosque in a suburb of Chicago. By Ray Hanania Christopher Kennedy is someone who…
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Haaretz is Hebrew for “News of the Land of Israel” Harretz is an Israeli newspaper that this reporter subscribes to online, along with the New York Times and Washington Post Haaretz English edition is published and sold together with the International New York Times By Eileen Fleming The following is excerpted from the Haaretz article: Trump Has His Finger…
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Photo Array: Eid Mubarak from the Gaza Strip By Ahmad Hasaballah Muslims gather to celebrate Eid al Adha in prayer at Saraya Square in Gaza City in the Israeli-embargoed Gaza Strip early Friday, on Sept. 1, 2017. Eid al-Adha is the “Sacrifice Feast,” and is the second of two Islamic religious holidays celebrated worldwide each…
While most American hearts and minds are still reeling over Charlottesville in the midst of havoc from Hurricane Harvey, over 150 fundamentalist evangelical leaders came together to release “The Nashville Statement” an eight-page manifesto expressing unloving views on homosexuality. “The Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood” released their condemnations to be a guide for churches…
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UN Secretary General visits Palestine, Israel United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres visited Israel and Israeli occupied-Palestine, meeting with officials on both sides this week including Palestinian Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah in Ramallah, a visit to the Yasser Arafat Museum and also a tour of the economic oppression of civilians in the Israeli-embargoed Gaza Strip….
Resolution 40 calls on Congress to immediately investigate Israel’s 1967 attack on the USS Liberty and its aftermath Denise Rohan was elected national commander of the two million-member American Legion at the 99th national convention of America’s largest veterans organization. By Eileen Fleming On Aug. 24, 2017, in Reno, Nev., Denise Rohan had…
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Taybeh’s annual OktoberFest to be held Sept. 16 & 17 OktoberFest is more than about drinking alcohol. It is a part of the Christian heritage. Consumed in moderation and with the spirit of fellowship and Palestinian comradery. This year, OktoberFest will be celebrated on Sept. 16 and 17th in Taybeh, one of the most important…
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Photo array: Palestinian athletes send messages of hope into sea By Ahmad Hasaballah A sports marathon for people with disabilities was held in the Gaza Strip on August 22, 2017. Participants sent their messages of hope to the sea in plastic bottles from the Gaza Port.
US veterans snubbed by Florida city because they were killed by Israel An American city in Florida refuses to honor American soldiers who were killed in an attack at sea, because the attacking country was Israel. And the pro-Israel haters of Christians and Muslims don’t want Americans to know about it. They hope to see…
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