Day: August 26, 2020

Categories USA

Pompeo finds himself under investigation after speaking at Republican convention from Israel

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US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s decision to record a speech for the Republican National Convention from Jerusalem has angered Democrats and the US foreign policy establishment, who are calling it unethical and maybe illegal. … Read More >Pompeo finds himself under investigation after speaking at Republican convention from Israel

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‘Is this a parody account?’ UN ambassador draws ire after claiming US ‘will not abandon’ people of Iran

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Ambassador Kelly Craft’s effort to beautify a US push to trigger the return of UN sanctions on Iran and frame the move in humanitarian terms was met with mockery as observers contrasted her statement with Washington’s actions. … Read More >‘Is this a parody account?’ UN ambassador draws ire after claiming US ‘will not abandon’ people of Iran

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‘Are you a christian!?’ BLM activists harass restaurant patrons who refuse to raise fists and shout slogans (VIDEOS)

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Disturbing videos have emerged online showing Black Lives Matter demonstrators screaming and yelling at restaurant patrons in Washington DC., demanding that they raise their fists in support of the protest movement. … Read More >‘Are you a christian!?’ BLM activists harass restaurant patrons who refuse to raise fists and shout slogans (VIDEOS)

Categories Middle East

More Than 10,000 Daesh Fighters Active in Syria, Iraq – UN Counterterror Chief

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Despite Daesh losing its territory in the Middle East around two years ago, over 10,000 of the group’s fighters remain active “in small cells” between the countries of Syria and Iraq, according to new statements from Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Office Vladimir Voronkov. … Read More >More Than 10,000 Daesh Fighters Active in Syria, Iraq – UN Counterterror Chief

Categories Op-ed

‘Part of an Election Campaign’: Israel Uses Iran Fears to ‘Shift Attention’ in Washington

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US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was left with little support after he attempted to extend UN sanctions against Iran, despite the US having withdrawn from the Iran nuclear deal. Despite this loss, Pompeo has been on a campaign in Bahrain and other parts of the Middle East, pushing an anti-Iran narrative. … Read More >‘Part of an Election Campaign’: Israel Uses Iran Fears to ‘Shift Attention’ in Washington

Categories Middle East

Woman Reportedly Sues Israeli PM Netanyahu’s Son for ‘Mass, Public Sexual Harassment’

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In late February, 19-year-old Dana Cassidy reportedly vowed to file a lawsuit against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s son, Yair, for “mass sexual harassment” of her after he tweeted a photo of her and allegedly hinted that she was having an affair with opposition leader Benny Gantz. … Read More >Woman Reportedly Sues Israeli PM Netanyahu’s Son for ‘Mass, Public Sexual Harassment’

Categories Middle East

Israeli, US Delegations to Visit UAE Next Week for Normalization Talks – PM’s Office

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US and Israeli official delegations will travel to the United Arab Emirates next week to promote a normalization between the two major American allies in the Middle East, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said in a statement on Tuesday. … Read More >Israeli, US Delegations to Visit UAE Next Week for Normalization Talks – PM’s Office