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Jessica Chasmar

jchasmar@washingtontimes.com

Jessica Chasmar was a continuous news writer for The Washington Times, covering topics on culture and politics.

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In this Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, file photo, Iranian female demonstrators burn a representation of U.S. flag, and a caricature of President Barack Obama, in an annual state-backed rally in front of the former U.S. Embassy in Tehran, Iran, commemorating 33rd anniversary of the embassy takeover by militant students. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi, File)

‘Down With America’ art contest offers big cash in Iran

Conservative media groups in Iran have launched a "Marg bar Amrika," or "Down With America," competition, which invites the public to submit artwork demonizing the U.S. in the most creative way possible, The Times of London reported.

October 27, 2013
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Israeli flag censored at Swimming World Cup in Qatar

An Israeli lawmaker is set to file a formal complaint with the International Olympic Committee after the Israeli flag and the country's name was omitted from the Swimming World Cup meet in Qatar last weekend.

October 27, 2013
**FILE** A Spirit Airlines airplane sits on the tarmac at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on June 13, 2010. (Associated Press)

Spirit Airlines passengers delayed up to 12 hours

Dozens of Spirit Airlines passengers scheduled for takeoff Wednesday had to camp out for hours on the floors of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport until Thursday morning because of delayed flights due to voluntary engine inspections, CNN reported.

October 24, 2013