May 11, 2023

Trump ‘inclined’ to pardon those convicted in Jan. 6 riots

Former US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he would pardon many of those convicted for their involvement in the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol. Trump made the comments during a CNN town hall hosted by the network”s Kaitlan Collins. Collins asked Trump whether he would acknowledge that he lost the 2020

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Tunisian President: The country remains safe

Tunisian President Kais Saied on Wednesday sought to assure that Tunisia will remain safe after Tuesday’s shooting attack at a synagogue in Djerba. “I want to reassure the Tunisian people and the whole world that Tunisia will remain safe despite this type of attempt intended to disturb its stability,” Saied said in a statement quoted

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George Santos pleads not guilty to federal charges

US Rep. George Santos, on Wednesday pleaded not guilty to charges he duped donors, stole from his campaign and lied to Congress about being a millionaire, all while cheating to collect unemployment benefits he didn’t deserve, The Associated Press reported. Santos, 34, was released on $500,000 bond following his arraignment, about five hours after turning

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Despite rocket attacks: Delegation of UN ambassadors lands in Israel

A delegation of Ambassadors to the United Nations, invited by Israel’s Ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan in conjunction with the UJA – Federation of New York, landed in Israel on Wednesday despite the security situation. During their visit, the Ambassadors will meet with President Isaac Herzog, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and with military and

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Operation “Shield and Arrow”: IDF renews strikes on Islamic Jihad targets

The IDF attacked targets of the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization in the Gaza Strip overnight Wednesday. Palestinian Arabs reported that, among other things, the strikes targeted a residential building in Khan Yunis. At least two people were killed and several others were wounded in the attacks, the report said. The attacks in Gaza came after

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UN chief urges ‘maximum restraint’ after rocket barrages

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday called for “maximum restraint” after terrorists from the Gaza Strip fired hundreds of rockets towards Israel. “The Secretary-General is following with deep concern the latest security developments in Gaza, and the ongoing escalation and risk of further loss of life,” said Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the UN chief.

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