John Legend is denouncing the rioters who swarmed the Capitol this week as "arsonists who tried to set our democracy on fire." ... ( read original story ...)
City girl married to unsound man, seeks return from Oman
The family of a young woman, allegedly cheated by two marriage agents who hid information about the groom being mentally unsound, is now seeking justice and the woman’s return from Oman, where she was ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to introduce law governing police use of COVID-19 contact tracing data
Days after it was revealed Singapore's law enforcement can access COVID-19 contact tracing data for criminal probes, the government now says it will pass legislation to specify when such access will ... ( read original story ...)
Lebanon central bank says no currency float before IMF agreement
Lebanon's central bank governor Riad Salameh told Reuters on Friday the country's currency would not be floated unless an agreement with the International Monetary Fund was reached. ( read original story ...)
Johns Hopkins University TA suggests penalizing pro-Israel students
A graduate researcher and teaching assistant (TA) at Johns Hopkins University's chemistry department has suggested penalizing Zionist students for being pro-Israel, according to a series of letters ... ( read original story ...)
Tajikistan hails GCC summit declaration
Tajikistan welcomed the results of the 41st GCC Summit, which was held in Al-Ula, Saudi Arabia, on January 5. The signing of the Al-Ula Declaration by Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, ... ( read original story ...)
A fly on the wall; Jordan wins Landstar truck giveaway with a little help
Star truck giveaway winner, Robert Jordan of Soso, Miss., credits a housefly for helping him make the winning selection. ( read original story ...)
The Challenge’s Tori Deal reveals details about breakup with Jordan Wiseley
In a recent podcast interview, The Challenge's Tori Deal spoke about her and Jordan Wiseley's breakup after they were engaged to be married. ( read original story ...)
North Korea to Pursue More Advanced Nuclear Technology, Kim Says
(Bloomberg) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the country must constantly strengthen its defense capabilities against the threat of the U.S., such as through the pursuit of more advanced nuclear ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea Threatens to Build More Nukes, Cites US Hostility
Kim’s comment were seen as an effort to apply pressure on the incoming government of President-elect Joe Biden. ( read original story ...)