Kuwait's state news agency says the country's new emir, who ascended the throne following the death of his half-brother last week, has asked the Cabinet to continue performing its duties despite the p ... ( read original story ...)
In Focus: At the Boston Palestine Film Festival, documentaries focusing on forgotten lives
Some of the year’s best documentaries can be seen at the Boston Palestine Film Festival. Yung Chang’s « This Is Not a Movie » breathlessly accompanies legendary journalist Robert Fisk during his ... ( read original story ...)
Oman becomes 1st Gulf Arab nation to resend diplomat to Syria
Oman has sent an ambassador back to Syria, becoming the first Gulf Arab nation to do so since early in the Syrian civil war. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Cruises to Nowhere to Start in November
Singapore’s so-called cruises to nowhere will start next month with enhanced safety measures for Genting Hong Kong and Royal Caribbean International’s cruise lines in the city-state, according to the ... ( read original story ...)
2 cruise lines allowed to offer Singapore residents ‘cruises to nowhere’ from November
Two cruise lines will be allowed to offer Singapore residents "cruises to nowhere" from November, under a pilot scheme with enhanced ... ( read original story ...)
Lebanon County representative’s measure seeks impeachment of Pa. Supreme Court justice
A Pennsylvania House representative from Lebanon County is calling for the impeachment of state Supreme Court Justice David N. Wecht, according to a triblive.com story. Rep. Frank Ryan, a Lebanon ... ( read original story ...)
France to hold aid conference for Lebanon in November: minister
France will hold a humanitarian aid conference for Lebanon in November, French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Kyrgyzstan election: Euphoria turns to insecurity as mob rule spreads
The euphoria felt after opposition groups seized the parliament building has quickly turned to uncertainty and insecurity. As the government appears to be demoralised by past events, mob rule is ... ( read original story ...)
Armenians in Israel seethe over arms sold to Azeri enemy
The heavy fighting between forces from Armenia and Azerbaijan in Nagorno-Karabakh continued on Wednesday as the flare-up over the disputed Azeri region entered its 11th day. The Media Line spoke with ... ( read original story ...)
UAE-Israel accord brings sparkle to Dubai diamond trade
Traders in Dubai say they have been inundated with enquiries from Israelis, who traditionally trade in Antwerp. ( read original story ...)