Rio Olympics Israeli Judoka Or Sasson Loses Semifinal to French Legend, but Medal Hopes Linger
Sasson holds his own against Teddy Riner, but finally loses by a wazari. Egyptian el-Shahabi refused to shake hands after an earlier match.
Breaking:
- U.S. defense official confirms drone strike killed ISIS leader in Afghanistan, Pakistan (Reuters)
- Islamic State chief for Afghanistan, Pakistan said killed by U.S. drone (Reuters)
- Clinton campaign says Hillary paid 34.2 percent federal tax rate (Reuters)
- Thai police say detain two men for questioning related to blasts in resort of Hua Hin (Reuters)
- Russia deploys air defense missile system in Crimea, Russia's Defense Ministry says (Reuters)
- At least 18 killed, including children, in airstrikes on Aleppo hospital, activists say (AP)
- Turkey, Iran agree to boost trade, pledge cooperation on resolving Syria crisis (AP)
- Turkey seeks extradition of 32 fugitive diplomats in post-coup inquiry, FM says (Reuters)
- Kremlin fires Sergei Ivanov, Putin's longtime ally, chief of staff (AP)
- U.S.-backed forces say launch final assault against ISIS in Syria's Manbij (Reuters)
- Turkish FM: Turkey wants to buy more gas from Iran, resolve price dispute (Reuters)
- Turkey prosecutors reportedly seek five years in jail for pro-Kurdish party leader (Reuters)
- Germany urges UN-supervised access to Syrian city of Aleppo (AP)
- Government approves budget, economic arrangements law for next two years (Haaretz)
- Thai police say wave of blasts not linked to terrorism (AP)
How the GOP Unleashed the Monstrosity That Is Trump
For years now, Republican leaders have shamelessly nurtured a neo-Fascist sensibility among their base, seeking their votes with evermore-extreme policy platforms, then belatedly withdrawing from those positions once in office.
Israel’s Answer to Justin Timberlake
Nadav Guedj’s debut album reveals far better songs than his 2015 Eurovision entry ‘Golden Boy,’ and demonstrates that this 17-year-old is a rare pop talent
Haaretz Editorial
Netanyahu's Would-be Ban on Clandestine Recordings Is a Direct Attack on Democracy
Benjamin Netanyahu may be prime minister, but it seems the communications portfolio is what keeps him the busiest. Netanyahu is very interested in the new public broadcasting co...
Israel
Judge Slams Police and Acquits African Asylum Seeker Jailed 11 Months for Alleged Assault
Tel Aviv District Court Judge Tali Chaimovitch criticizes police for keeping a suspect in custody for so long and bungling an investigation.
Jewish World
With Photos of Women Banned, ultra-Orthodox Newspaper Gets Creative to Show Clinton
Yated Ne’eman earns praise and scorn for publishing a photograph of the Democratic presidential candidate, or at least, of her arm.
Middle East
Pro-Kurdish Party Head Faces Prison Term in Turkey
Turkish prosecutors accuse HDP head Selahattin Demirtas and a party legislator of engaging in 'propaganda for a terror organization' based on speeches allegedly praising PKK.
Culture & Life
WATCH: Israeli Judoka Offers Handshake, Egyptian Rival Leaves Him Hanging
Egyptian media had reported that Islam el-Shahabi may forfeit the match completely, but in the end he chose to just snub the Israeli.
U.S. Election 2016
With Photos of Women Banned, ultra-Orthodox Newspaper Gets Creative to Show Clinton
Yated Ne’eman earns praise and scorn for publishing a photograph of the Democratic presidential candidate, or at least, of her arm.
