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Former pro football player posting anti-Semitic tweets again

Football player fined a year ago by the Canadian Football League for anti-Semitic tweets is still posting such material.

Wife of NFL player uses anti-Semitic slur on Twitter

Miko Grimes, wife of NFL player Brent Grimes, ridicules Miami Dolphins' Jewish owner for hiring his "Jew buddies".

Donald Trump can lay 'Stargate' to rest -- assuming he wants to

Analysis: Trump could go a long way toward setting aside the anti-Semitism chatter, if he took a cue from his Democratic rivals.

Trump clarifies: It's just a star

Republican presidential candidate denies controversial tweet included a Star of David, blasts "sick" media for bringing it up.

Trump's son-in-law: He's not anti-Semitic

Jared Kushner responds to Star of David tweet, insists his father-in-law is not racist or anti-Semitic.

Trump rejects criticism of 'Star of David' tweet

Republican presidential candidate says six-pointed star in tweet criticizing Clinton was not meant to be a Star of David.

Combating terror on Facebook and Twitter

MK accuses social media giants of tolerating incitement; former Mossad official: Social media the most important sphere for fighting terror.

NY Times editor leaves Twitter over anti-Semitic tweets

Deputy New York Times editor Jonathan Weisman leaves Twitter after receiving a large number of anti-Semitic tweets.

Mark Zuckerberg's social media accounts hacked

Facebook founder's Twitter and Pinterest accounts hijacked by hacker group called 'OurMine,' using breach in LinkedIn database.

Jews welcome Facebook, Twitter pledge to crack down on hate

Jewish groups welcome a pledge by four internet giants to crack down on online hate speech.

NY Times editor calls out Trump over anti-Semitic tweets

Jonathan Weisman calls on Republican presidential nominee to denounce deluge of anti-Semitic tweets by his supporters.

French pol probed for 'no dogs and Jews allowed' Twitter feed

Politician in southern France calls to ban Jews and dogs on Twitter.

France: Twitter sued over anti-Semitism, homophobia

Anti-racist and anti-homophobia groups join forces in filing suit against Twitter, YouTube and Facebook for tolerating hateful posts.

London Mayor targeted by anti-Semitism after Holocaust ceremony

Twitter users respond with Holocaust denial after Sadiq Khan attends Yom Hashoah ceremony as first public engagement.

Facebook, Twitter, delete Hamas spokesman's accounts

Spokesman for Hamas military wing issues angry press release after his Twitter account taken down - only for Facebook to do the same.

Hamas: Twitter biased in favor of 'Israeli occupation'

Hamas lashes out at Twitter after the social media giant closes a number of its accounts.

Turkish official fired over anti-Israel tweet

Turkey's ruling party dismisses member who tweeted that she wished that the Israelis wounded in Istanbul would die.

German soccer team apologizes over 'Auschwitz' tweet

Bayern Munich apologizes after a graphic posted on their Twitter account was misinterpreted as having links to Auschwitz.

Turkey blocks social media following Ankara attack

Turkish court bans access to Facebook and Twitter after images from Ankara attack were shared on them.

Jeb Bush tweets photo of a gun with a Nazi past

Presidential candidate posts a picture of gun with his name on it, made by company that formerly supplied arms to Nazis.

Twitter deletes 125K terrorist accounts

In an effort to crack down on terrorists who use the platform for support, social media company expands its specialist teams.

Twitter returns after two-hour crash

Popular social media site crashes Tuesday morning, leaving users across the world locked out of accounts.

Saudi Arabia threatens Twitter user with lawsuit

Saudi Arabia threatens to sue Twitter user who said a death sentence handed down to a poet was 'ISIS-like'.

British MP blasts Twitter's slow response to anti-Semitism

Jewish Labour MP Luciana Berger received a barrage of 2,500 anti-Semitic tweets within three days in October 2014.

California educator under fire for Anne Frank tweet

Assistant principal at California high school posts what is interpreted as an offensive tweet about an upcoming play on Anne Frank.

Al Jazeera Apologizes Over Tweet on Jerusalem Stabbing

Al Jazeera says it did not intend to minimize killing of Israelis in a tweet it posted after Saturday's stabbing attack in Jerusalem.

President Rivlin 'Escaped Demon Monkeys'

Has Israel's president become addicted to Temple Run - or was he punked by a Twitter hacker?

Report: Jewish Mag Considers Dropping Ann Coulter

Commentator's 'f---king Jews' remarks may have been a political response, but the stereotypes Coulter put forth may see her column pulled.

Khamenei Backs Coulter's Twitter Rant About Jews, GOP

Iran's Supreme Leader accuses presidential candidates of trying to "satisfy Zionists" following Coulter's Twitter criticism.

PBS Anchor Reprimanded Over Anti-Netanyahu Tweet

PBS ombudsman says Gwen Ifill's "Take that, Bibi" tweet was inexcusable.

PBS Journalist Slammed for 'Nasty' Anti-Bibi Tweet

Twitter users blast PBS journalist Gwen Ifill for writing 'Take that Bibi' after Obama secured necessary votes to ensure Iran nuclear deal.

Bennett Corrects Troll in Twitter Smackdown

Newly-appointed Education Minister makes the best of an incitement-laced post, correcting the poster's grammar.

Turkey Lifts Twitter Block Over Court-Ordered Censorship

Ankara temporarily blocks social media site after gruesome photos circulate of suicide bombing.

NFL Hopeful Apologizes for 'Jews Killed Jesus' Tweets

Jarryd Hayne addresses Jewish community in apology for tweets blaming Jews for killing Jesus, claims to accept 'people of all faiths.'

Hazan Lashes Out at Hotovely in Twitter Feud

Likud MKs resort to Twitter battle over remarks allegedly made during faction discussion on overhauling party primaries.

Obama Launches New Twitter Feed

@POTUS Twitter account will allow Obama "to engage directly with the American people", says the White House.

ISIS 'Conquers Rome' - On Twitter

Photos purport to show jihadist gloating at various landmarks, following numerous reports ISIS is trying to infiltrate Italy.

Twitter Deletes 10,000 ISIS Accounts - in One Day

Large-scale purge due to 'violent threats,' many reports about jihadist activity; up to 90,000 accounts may be linked to ISIS.

President of Ecuador Tweets 'Heil Hitler'

Rafael Correa has yet to apologize for the tweet, a response to opponent deeming him 'fascist.'

Turkey Lifts Twitter Ban, Offending Photos Removed

Photographs of a prosecutor held at gunpoint by far-left militants and later murdered were deleted. Youtube still blocked.

Turkey Blocks Access to Social Media Sites

In most comprehensive ban to date, Islamist AKP government bans Facebook, Twitter and Youtube in response to images of captive prosecutor.

BBC Editor Denies Being Anti-Semitic After Anti-Netanyahu Tweet

BBC's Middle East Editor rejects allegations he is anti-Semitic after tweeting that Netanyahu "plays the holocaust card".

Birds of a Feather: Ahmadinejad Meets Dieudonne

Former Iranian president infamous for Holocaust remarks and anti-Semitic comedian meet in Tehran, for at least the second time.

Charlie Hebdo Survivor Targeted by ISIS Supporters

ISIS-affiliated Twitter accounts call for lone-wolf attacks against Charlie Hebdo cartoonist and human rights activist, Zineb el-Rhazoui.

France Enlists Silicon Valley Help in Cyber War on Terror

French interior minister insists struggle to keep incitement from social media not an attack on free speech.

Proposal: Internet 'Restraining Order' for Anti-Semitism

British MPs push to stop anti-Semitism online through 'restraining orders' - and through government funding for Jews' security.

No Charges Against Teens who Called to Kill Jews on Twitter

Police say NJ teenagers who posted photos in Hitler costume, said kosher ice cream shop 'perfect for bombing,' 'did not commit a crime.'

Rogue Diplomats Face Hearing for anti-Netanyahu Comments

Israeli diplomats who used social media to criticize Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and other officials could be fired, officials said.

Murdered Japanese Journalist's Peace Tweet Goes Viral

Kenji Goto's message of tolerance goes viral after Islamic State (ISIS) murdered him to international outrage.

Social Media Cracking Down on ISIS

Expert says social media networks are quietly shutting down ISIS's accounts as they leave others up for spying purposes.

'I Am Knife': Twitter Users Praise Palestinian Terrorist Stabber

In gross re-appropriation of #JeSuisCharlie, Twitter users write #JeSuisCouteau to praise Palestinian's stabbing spree in Tel Aviv.

CNN's Jim Clancy Steps Down After Anti-Israel Rant

Without giving reason, news anchor Jim Clancy resigned on Friday from CNN after 34 years.

CNN's Jim Clancy Deletes Twitter Account after Anti-Israel Rant

Senior CNN correspondent drew criticism from Jewish and disabled rights activists after a bizarre outburst.

'Islamic State' Hacks US CENTCOM's Twitter

Central Command's official Twitter and YouTube accounts hacked by group called 'CyberCaliphate,' an alleged ISIS affiliate.

India Arrests Man who Promoted ISIS on Twitter

24-year-old arrested in India on suspicion of running a Twitter account in which he celebrated the rise of ISIS.

Khamenei: America's Problems Caused by Israel's 'Domination'

Iran's Supreme Leader claims socio-economic problems in the United States are caused by Israel's "domination" of the government.

British MPs Justify Palestinian Terrorism

British MPs equate Temple Mount rights issue, Har Nof massacre in series of controversial tweets.

Khamenei: The Only Cure for Israel is its Annihilation

In a Twitter tirade, Iran's Supreme Leader calls for Israel's destruction, says that Palestinian Arabs should be armed.

British Opposition Leader Condemns 'Vile' Anti-Semitic Campaign

UK Opposition Leader Ed Miliband condemns Neo-Nazi-led campaign against MP Luciana Berger, urges social media firms to do more.

ISIS Threatens Twitter CEO and Employees

Twitter CEO Dick Costolo says he and and his staff have received death threats from ISIS after shutting down some of their accounts.