As 40-year head of the Jewish United Fund, Steve Nasatir helped bring in $8 billion from the city's 300,000 Jews

Golden Dawn leader after Sunday election says 'fight for nationalism continues'; faction had been Greece's third largest during country's economic crisis

Washington – Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan on Sunday defended conditions at U.S. Border Patrol stations following reports of crowded and unsanitary conditions that have heightened debate about President Donald Trump’s immigration policy, a trademark issue for his reelection campaign. “It’s an extraordinarily challenging situation,” McAleenan told ABC’s “This Week.” The Homeland Security Department’s [...]

Lyon, France – New York City is ready to celebrate the U.S. women’s national team for its victory in the Women’s World Cup. Shortly after the team’s win Sunday in Lyon, France, Mayor Bill de Blasio took to Twitter to announce a parade in the team’s honor on Wednesday. De Blasio told the team, “You [...]

The U.S. envoy helping to broker peace talks with the Taliban said that the current round of negotiations have been the “most productive” so far.
Taliban negotiators have been meeting with Khalilzad to try to reach a deal that would have the U.S. military withdraw from Afghanistan in return for various guarantees.
“These six days have been the most productive of the rounds we’ve had…we made progress on all the issues that we have been discussing,” Zalmay Khalilzad was quoted as saying.
Suhail Shaheen, a spokesman for the Taliban’s office in Qatar, said they were also pleased with the discussions, writing on Twitter, “We are happy with progress and hope the rest of the work is also done. We have not faced any obstacles yet.”

The United States called an emergency meeting of a United Nations nuclear watchdog group to discuss Iran.
U.S. Ambassador to International Organizations in Vienna Jackie Wolcott requested a special meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency’s Board of Governors to discuss a report on Iran’s nuclear program, according to a U.S. mission statement.
“The international community must hold Iran’s regime accountable,” the statement said.
The IAEA told its 35-member nations that the meeting will be held next Wednesday, according to Reuters.
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Rep. Justin Amash (Mich.), a vocal critic of President Trump who left the GOP last week, said Sunday he’s not ruling out a presidential run.
“I still wouldn’t rule anything like that out, I believe I have to use my skills, my public influence, where it serves the country best. And I believe I have to defend the Constitution in whichever way that works best,” Amash told CNN.
Amash said he plans to run for reelection to his congressional seat, and is “very confident” he will win despite leaving the party.
He faces a Republican challenger, Jim Lowe.
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Israeli parents are set to stage protests across the country on Sunday demanding changes to childcare oversight laws after a shocking video showing an in-home daycare manager brutally abusing small children sparked outrage.
Protests are planned for Sunday at six locations around the country including the Prime Minister’s Residence to demand changes to childcare oversight laws including tougher sentences for abusive daycare workers and better oversight of childcare centers.

Tens of thousands of people from all walks of life visited the tziyun (Ohel) of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Harav Menachem Mendel Schneerson, zt”l, at the Old Montefiore Cemetery in Queens, commemorating his 25nd yahrtzeit on Shabbos.
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