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Fast Forward Palestinian Civilians Patrolling Villages in Aftermath of Arson Attack
Armed men stopping cars at checkpoints in the West Bank are usually Israeli security forces policing the occupied territory, but in some areas they are Palestinian civilians patrolling their own villages. Fears of attacks by far-right Jews have increased since a Palestinian man and his 18-month-old son were killed when their house in Duma village…
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Fast Forward Father of Palestinian Toddler Killed in Arson Attack Dies of Wounds
The father of a Palestinian toddler killed in an arson attack on his home a week ago died on Saturday of wounds sustained in the fire. Suspected Jewish attackers torched the home of Saad Dawabsheh in the West Bank village of Duma on July 31, killing his 18-month-old child and seriously injuring his wife and…
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Fast Forward Jon Stewart Signs Off From ‘Daily Show’ With Emotional Goodbye
Jon Stewart wrapped up his long-running “The Daily Show” on Thursday with effusive tributes to his show’s staff, many on hand to see him off while political and media luminaries who served as some of the satirist’s favorite targets, from Bill O’Reilly to Hillary Clinton, appeared on tape. Stewart, whose Comedy Central show racked up…
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Fast Forward Senator Chuck Schumer to Announce Opposition to Iran Deal
U.S. President Barack Obama’s hopes of preserving the nuclear deal between Iran and world powers were dealt a setback on Thursday when Chuck Schumer, one of the top Democrats in the U.S. Senate, said he would the oppose the agreement. Schumer’s opposition, announced in a lengthy statement, could pave the way for more of Obama’s…
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Fast Forward Rare Stradivarius Violin Stolen in 1980 Returned to Jewish Owner’s Family
U.S. authorities said Thursday they plan to announce the recovery of a rare Stradivarius violin that was stolen in 1980 from the late virtuoso violinist Roman Totenberg after a performance. A spokeswoman for Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara confirmed that authorities would hold a ceremony to turn the violin over to Totenberg’s family after the…
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Fast Forward State Department: U.S. Ready to Discuss Additional Security for Israel
Wendy Sherman, the U.S. State Department’s principal negotiator on the Iran nuclear deal, said on Wednesday the U.S. government was ready to discuss additional security assistance to Israel in the wake of the agreement. Sherman testified to a U.S. Senate hearing on the deal that the President Barack Obama’s administration was prepared to discuss “further…
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Fast Forward Pharrell Williams Could Face Pro-BDS Backlash in South Africa
Concerts scheduled by U.S. pop star Pharrell Williams in South Africa next month face disruptions from pro-Palestine protesters over a promotional deal he has with major retailer Woolworths, which has trade ties with Israel The Grammy award-winning producer and performer has been targeted by the South African branch of the international Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions…
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Fast Forward American Pharoah Wins Again at Haskell
Triple Crown winner American Pharoah made a triumphant return to the track by winning the $1.75 million William Hill Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park in Oceanport, New Jersey on Sunday. Overwhelming favorite American Pharoah took the lead from Competitive Edge on the far turn, and opened up a five-length lead before cruising to a 2…
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