Washington (AFP) – Far-right US congressman Steve King came under growing political pressure Wednesday from his own Republican Party, after it took the rare step of publicly rebuking him over recent comments supporting white nationalism. The Iowa lawmaker’s “recent comments, actions, and retweets are completely inappropriate,” Steve Stivers, the chairman of the GOP’s congressional campaign […]
Pittsburgh Jewish Leaders to Trump: You are Part of the Problem
Washington (AFP) – A group of Pittsburgh Jewish leaders wrote an open letter to President Donald Trump Sunday telling him he bears responsibility for a deadly shooting at a synagogue in the US city. A mostly elderly group of 11 people were gunned down in the bloody assault on the Tree of Life synagogue on […]
Trump Clan Accused of Enticing the Poor to Invest in Sham Business
New York (AFP) – A lawsuit filed Monday accuses President Donald Trump, his three eldest children and his eponymous company of seeking to entice people to invest in sham business opportunities. The four complainants, whose names were anonymized, asked the federal court in Manhattan to grant a class action lawsuit so others can join the […]
Iran sells Oil through own Energy Exchange to Counter Trump Sanctions
Tehran (AFP) – Iran sold oil to private buyers through its energy exchange for the first time on Sunday, as part of its efforts to counter the imminent return of US sanctions. Only 280,000 barrels were sold out of one million offered, and went for $74.85 per barrel, more than $4 below the initial asking […]
De Niro: “There’s Something more powerful than Bombs: Your Vote”
New York (AFP) – Actor Robert De Niro, one of the intended targets of a bomb plot and an outspoken critic of US President Donald Trump, urged Americans on Friday to get out and vote. “I thank God no one’s been hurt, and I thank the brave and resourceful security and law enforcement people for […]
Israeli PM Netanyahu warns of Plot to Topple him, as Rivals charge Paranoia
Jerusalem (AFP) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused the Jewish state’s president and a former minister of conspiring to have him toppled, triggering charges of “paranoia” ahead of elections. “I know that a former Likud minister has been holding discussions with the coalition and concocted a subversive plot, with me winning a large […]
CNN’s Zucker Slams Trump’s attacks on Media, Rivals after Pipe Bombs
by Jennie MATTHEW, with Saul Loeb in Mosinee New York (AFP) – Pipe bombs were sent Wednesday to Barack Obama, top Democrats and CNN, hate figures for Donald Trump supporters, while the US president tempered calls for unity by attacking the media for its “endless hostility.” Democrat and Trump foe Hillary Clinton was one of […]
Bomb Found at NY Home of Entrepreneur Soros after Trump attacked Him
New York (AFP) – The FBI on Tuesday was investigating an explosive device found in the mailbox at the New York home of US billionaire and liberal donor George Soros, a target of right-wing groups, officials confirmed. An employee of the residence in Bedford, north of Manhattan, found the suspicious package in the mailbox on […]
Erdogan Intimates Saudi Crown Prince to Blame for Khashoggi Murder
By Luana Sarmini-Buonaccorsi with Gokan Gunes in Istanbul | – Ankara (AFP) – President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s key speech on the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi shows that Turkey wants to shun confrontation with Saudi Arabia and work closely with King Salman while keeping up the pressure on Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, analysts say. […]
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