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S. African union official calls for ‘wrath’ against Jewish leaders
A South African union leader called for “eye for an eye” attacks on Jewish communal officials in retribution for civilian deaths in Gaza.
Obama urges police to respect protesters in Ferguson
President Barack Obama called on police Thursday to respect demonstrators in Ferguson, Mo., in an attempt to defuse tensions after four nights of often-violent protests over the police killing of an unarmed black teenager.
Statement from Moment Magazine on the passing of Moment founder Leonard Fein
It is with great sadness that we announce that Moment Magazine founder and founding editor Leonard “Leibel” Fein passed away at the age of 80 yesterday.
Robin Williams was sober, had Parkinson’s at death
Robin Williams was sober and suffering from early stages of Parkinson\’s disease as well as anxiety and depression at the time of his apparent suicide, the actor\’s wife said in a statement on Thursday.
3 charged in scuffle at Calgary pro-Palestinian rally
Three pro-Palestinian activists were charged with assault stemming from a rally for Gaza in Calgary that turned violent.
Israel blocks rights group as alternative to military service
Israel has disqualified its foremost human rights group as a volunteer option for youths who choose civilian national service over military conscription, officials said on Wednesday, citing the group\’s criticism of the Gaza offensive.
Sterling’s last bid to halt L.A. Clippers sale blocked by court
Former Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling lost his final chance to block the $2 billion sale of the NBA team to former Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer, when a California appeals court refused on Wednesday to halt the deal.
Leonard Fein, progressive activist and writer, dies at 80
Leonard Fein, a veteran Jewish activist and writer, has died at 80.
Deep underground, Mohammed Deif shapes Hamas war with Israel
Israeli assassination attempts may have left him badly hurt and driven him deep underground, but Mohammed Deif, the shadowy leader of Hamas\’ armed wing in the Gaza Strip, has emerged as a mastermind of the war with Israel.