Clinton and Trump clash over terrorism after bombings
The attacks in New York and New Jersey look set to dominate the presidential debate and both candidates quickly clashed in their reactions to events. Donald Trump again targeted what he called lax immigration controls, blaming poor screening of immigrants. At a rally in Florida the Republican candidate called on the authorities to get information […]
Pope at Assisi interfaith summit: There can be no war in name of God
Rome (dpa) – There is no such thing as a “holy” war, Pope Francis said Tuesday, concluding an interfaith summit in the town of his namesake saint that was also attended by Jewish, Muslim, Protestant, Orthodox and Buddhist leaders. The World Day of Prayer for Peace is an annual event in Assisi, a central Italian […]
Blocks from the Elizabeth bombing, Muslims condemn violence | Di Ionno
The Masjid (mosque) Dar-Ul-Islam in Elizabeth operates out of a mansion built by Republican Congressman Charles Newell Fowler at the turn of last century. The grand Georgian colonial, with a pillared entrance, was once the administration building for the prestigious Vail-Deane School for girls for many decades. Now, it is the largest mosque in Elizabeth.
Police knew Manhattan bomber as a “noisy neighbour” due to local complaints
Neighbours and acquaintances of the Manhattan bombing suspect Ahmad Khan Rahami have described him as a familiar resident of their community who helped in the family-run chicken restaurant. They lived above the store, which is wedged between a beauty salon and a shop advertising money transfers and computer help. Flee Jones is a childhood friend […]
Dahleen Glanton: Attacks remind us of what’s at stake in this election
In the last few weeks, we’ve allowed ourselves to indulge in the quips and quibbles of the presidential race, obsessing over things like whether Hillary Clinton lied about her health or whether Donald Trump told the truth about his role in the birther movement. It’s a shame that it took a series of terrorist attacks […]
Father of bomb suspect, Ahmad Khan Rahami: I called FBI twice
ELIZABETH — The father of Ahmad Khan Rahami, the man suspected in planting bombs in New York and New Jersey, told reporters outside his fried chicken restaurant this morning that he called the FBI twice about his son. Mohammad Rahami at first came to a side gate outside the First American Fried Chicken restaurant around […]
Video shows US police shoot and kill unarmed black man
A US police department in Oklahoma has released videos of an encounter in which an unarmed black man was shot dead by a white officer while his hands were up. Videos recorded by a police helicopter and a patrol car’s dashboard camera were released by the Tulsa police department on Monday show 40-year-old Terence Crutcher […]
Orthodox Judaism’s scandalous cover-up
As we sit and watch, the Judaism we have known and loved is being twisted, turned, and made nearly unrecognizable in the battle for ownership of a religion that is meant to have “70 faces.” Too many — including those in leadership positions — are functioning in “reaction mode,” with each side pushing the other […]
Despite discrimination and backlash, this Somali in St. Cloud says, ‘I love my state’
The FBI is investigating a stabbing spree at a mall, in St. Cloud, Minnesota, as a “potential act of terrorism.” Ten people were injured in the attack, while the attacker was fatally shot by an off-duty police officer. ISIS claimed responsibility for the violence, but FBI agents have not confirmed any links to terrorist organizations. […]
Donald Trump Urged to Disclose Foreign Deals
A Newsweek article about Donald Trump’s foreign business entanglements has prompted 55 former U.S. government and national security officials to publish an open letter calling for transparency regarding the Trump Organization’s dealings. “Donald Trump still has not revealed to the American public his international business relationships, even as it becomes increasingly clear that his overseas […]