A gunman went on a rampage in a mountain town in Lebanon on Tuesday, killing four Lebanese and five Syrians before fleeing into the surrounding wilderness, Leb …
Netanyahu to lead Israel’s ‘national emergency’ government
A unity government led by Benjamin Netanyahu with support of his chief rival, Benny Gantz, ends months of political paralysis and will likely keep Mr. Netanyahu in office throughout the pandemic – and …
Israel coalition deal a victory for Netanyahu forged in isolation
For Israel’s protector-in-chief, this was a victory forged in isolation. Weeks on from the latest inconclusive election, Benjamin Netanyahu had to go into quarantine for some of the time he was trying …
Shoppers delight in Israel easing of virus curbs
Before the coronavirus pandemic forced a nationwide shutdown, few would have thought that a trip to a Jerusalem hardware store could feel like a treat. Israel imposed tough restrictions early in the …
Dan Marino, Dion Jordan _ the best, worst of Dolphins drafts
ROUND DRAFT PICK: QB Dan Marino. The Dolphins and coach Don Shula were surprised when their turn came with the 27th overall pick and Marino remained on the board. He slipped because of an erratic …
Sports roundup: PGA Tour set to resume in June, Michael Jordan documentary and more
NFL Today host and CBS News special correspondent James Brown returned to CBSN to discuss the latest in sports, including the possible return of golf and a pay cut NBA players are facing. He also …
Michael Jordan could’ve been a major leaguer if former A’s general manager had his wish
Longtime baseball executive Sandy Alderson, former A’s GM, said to ESPN that he wanted to sign Michael Jordan to major league deal when he left NBA.
Abdel-Majed Abdel-Bary profile: Rapper turned fighter who became disillusioned with Syria war
Majed Abdel-Bary’s brief popular identification as “Jihadi John” was always thin, resting mainly on his west London background and the photograph he cheerfully posted online …
Sri Lanka Remembers, One Year After Attacks Killed Nearly 300
Survivors of Sri Lanka’s Islamist suicide bombings which killed 279 people last year held a private anniversary service Tuesday as the nation paid sombre tributes and the US vowed to push for justice.
Sri Lanka marks Easter Sunday attack anniversary
Church bells have rung out across Sri Lanka, more than 250 people were killed by a group of suicide bombers. But there are no other large-scale events planned to remember the men, women and children – …