He had tried to form a government of specialists in a nation where power is shared between Muslims and Christians and political loyalties tend to follow sectarian lines. ( read original story ...)
Lebanon PM designate recuses himself from forming new cabinet
Lebanon's premier-designate recused himself from forming a new cabinet Saturday as international pressure mounts for a reform-minded administration to replace the government that resigned after a ... ( read original story ...)
Sudan Rejects Linking Removal From U.S. Terrorism List With Israel Ties
Sources said this week that U.S. officials indicated in talks with a Sudanese delegation they wanted Khartoum to follow the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain and open ties with Israel. Sudan's ... ( read original story ...)
To slow coronavirus, disparate groups in Israel society must come together
The logic underlying the basic individual behaviors required for curbing the contagion and shortening the lockdown –physical distancing, hygiene, and masks – is grounded in belonging to collective. ( read original story ...)
Israel tightens coronavirus restrictions, closes synagogues as cases surge
NBC News’ Keir Simmons reports on Israel’s efforts to stop the rise in coronavirus cases as the nation tightens its coronavirus restrictions amid a surge in cases. ( read original story ...)
UFC 253: Could Israel Adesanya become UFC’s next transcendent superstar?
In a story that reads like it was plucked from one of his beloved comic books, undefeated UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya looks destined to transcend the sport. Earlier this month, he joined ... ( read original story ...)
Palestinian leader Abbas hits out at US deals; UAE says it expected initial negative reaction
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Friday took to the U.N. to again reject the U.S. plan for peace between the Israelis and the Palestinians, while also slamming the recent U.S.-brokered deals ... ( read original story ...)
IPL 2020: Jason Holder arrives in UAE to join SRH squad
Holder will be confined to his room for six days as he undergoes quarantine as a precautionary measure against the coronavirus. ( read original story ...)
Azerbaijan’s MFA: Armenian MFA’s worthless statement can’t deny truth said by President Aliyev (UPDATE)
Worthless statement of Armenian Foreign Ministry can't deny the truth said by the president of Azerbaijan, Spokesperson for Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry Leyla Abdullayeva said. Abdullayeva made the ... ( read original story ...)
Armenia violates ceasefire with Azerbaijan 48 times
Over the past 24 hours, Armenian armed forces have violated the ceasefire along the line of contact between Azerbai ... ( read original story ...)