2019

In Shift, U.S. Says Israeli Settlements in West Bank Do Not Violate International Law

Oded Revivi, a spokesman for the Yesha Council, an umbrella group of West Bank settlements, said he believed the timing of the announcement sought to both help Mr. Netanyahu remain in power and also bolster Mr. Trump among evangelical and Jewish voters in the United States who support the current right-wing government in Israel. He

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Warren’s ‘Medicare for All’ plan reignites health care clash

Elizabeth Warren wants to move the country to a government-funded health care system in stages over three years rather than immediately push for a full “Medicare for All” By WILL WEISSERT Associated Press November 18, 2019, 11:00 PM 5 min read Elizabeth Warren’s proposal to gradually move the country to a government-funded health care system

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Lorraine Kelly and Jennifer Arcuri clash over Good Morning Britain interview

Image copyright ITV Image caption Kelly addressed Jennifer Arcuri directly during her appearance on Good Morning Britain Jennifer Arcuri has said ITV presenters “ganged up” on her during an appearance on Good Morning Britain. The US businesswoman is at the centre of a misconduct controversy involving Prime Minister Boris Johnson. After an interview on GMB

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Chick-fil-A tweaks giving policies after protests

Image copyright Reading Pride Image caption Campaigners outside the Reading shopping centre US fast-food chain Chick-fil-A has changed its charitable giving policies, which had been criticised by LGBTQ activists. The restaurant company did not explain the decision except to say it wanted to offer “more clarity” about its donations. The firm said its giving will

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I.R.S. Whistle-Blower Met With Senate Staff Members

WASHINGTON — Senate Finance Committee staff members met this month with an Internal Revenue Service whistle-blower who has alleged that senior Treasury Department officials tried to exert influence over the mandatory audit of President Trump’s tax returns, a congressional aide said on Monday. The whistle-blower contacted the staff of the House Ways and Means Committee

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In ‘I’m With The Band: Nasty Cherry,’ Charli XCX Creates A Badass Girl Group

There’s no Simon Cowell-like Svengali involved in Netflix’s “I’m With the Band: Nasty Cherry,” which the show’s cast and creative team hope makes a world of difference.   The six-episode reality show and music documentary hybrid, which debuted last week, follows pop singer-songwriter Charli XCX and friend Emmie Lichtenberg as they handpick four musicians ― singer

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