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Trump’s ‘peace’ deal flagrantly tramples on Palestinian rights and freedoms Yara Hawari This plan is simply a continuation of US-Israel policy. Palestinians have heard it all before and won’t accept it Palestinians in Rafah protest against the Middle East peace plan. ‘The White House never expected the Palestinian leadership to accept this plan.’ Photograph: APA […] More
New Jersey Democrat who defected lives it up with Trump – but has he sold his soul? Less than two months since Jeff van Drew switched sides, he’s adapted to the strategy Trump adores: naked flattery Jeff Van Drew with Trump at the rally in Wildwood, New Jersey on Tuesday night. ‘Jeff had the guts […] More
The long-awaited “deal of the century” crafted by Jared Kushner and presented by his father-in-law, US President Donald Trump, finally saw the light of day on January 28. Playing the role of the most brazenly dishonest of “honest brokers,” Trump, accompanied by legally (and morally) troubled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, triumphantly announced his “win-win” […] More
Humans have always tried to understand and live their finite lives in relation to infinite possibilities — what could happen, what if, perhaps. Infinite possibilities are unknown unless brought to light through contemplation. For instance, contemplating the future is one of those mindful exercises that may highlight possibilities, probabilities and certainties. Such contemplations create perceptions of reality […] More
Republican Collins: ‘There’s some gaps that need to be cleared up’ White House counsel to senators: reject articles of impeachment Schiff says Trump’s lawyers ‘cannot defend president on facts’ Help us cover the critical issues of 2020. Consider making a contribution Updated Susan Collins leaves the chamber with Richard Burr of North Carolina. Photograph: Erik […] More
After more than a year of negotiations between US and Taliban representatives in Qatar, talks have now reached a critical point. The two sides are reportedly close to signing an agreement that will pave the way for intra-Afghan dialogue and the withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan. However, it is not yet clear who will […] More
Play Video 2:16 The US president launches his plan for peace in the Middle East, saying the 80-page proposal offers a ‘realistic two-state solution’ that has already been agreed to by Israel as the basis for negotiations. Despite the absence of a Palestinian presence at the launch, Trump says the US will support Palestine if […] More
I thought Bernie’s Iowa numbers seemed unrealistically high. Then I saw his rallies Art Cullen Pundits keep warning about a Sanders ‘ceiling’ – but here in the midwest he looks strong and getting stronger Bernie Sanders with Alexandria Ocasio-Corez in Storm Lake on Sunday. ‘Bernie had momentum on Sunday. People were hooting and hollering and […] More
