What does a Libertarian like Gary Johnson’s running mate see in Shimon Peres?
Over the course of a 70-year career, Shimon Peres was many things. He was never a libertarian.
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United States
Breitbart columnist attacks Washington Post writer as ‘Jewish, American elitist’
Anne Applebaum also was accused of having "global media contacts," a common anti-Semitic screed, a month after Donald Trump tapped Breitbart's chair to be his campaign's CEO.
Israel & Middle East
Bill Clinton joins throng of Israelis in viewing casket of Shimon Peres at the Knesset
Thousands were expected to pay their respects to the former Israeli president a day before his funeral.
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World
British Labour Party activist questions Holocaust Remembrance Day, existence of anti-Semitism
Jackie Walker, who is close to controversial party leader Jeremy Corbyn, later said she apologized if her remarks caused any offense.
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Life & Culture
A Jewish merman for all seasons
As Maksim Merman, the Yellowtailed SeaWitch, Kansan Tikva Naim Briggs advocates for marine life and upends stereotypes about mermaids, Jews and a landlocked life.
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