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Trump calls UN ‘sad’ days after vote on Israeli settlements

The world body "has such great potential but right now it is just a club for people to get together, talk and have a good time," the president-elect tweeted.

US envoy to Israel reportedly requests permission to remain as private citizen

Dan Shapiro asked the State Department for permission to stay so his daughter can complete the school year and her matriculation exams, according to an Israeli newspaper.

Carrie Fisher, Princess Leia of ‘Star Wars’ fame, dies at 60

The actress, whose paternal grandparents were Russian Jewish immigrants, said she frequently attended Friday night services and shared Shabbat meals with Orthodox friends.