Israel formally celebrates Independence Day from Tuesday night to Wednesday evening. This year's observance, however, is being done mostly remotely due to the coronavirus crisis. ( read original story ...)
Israel marks its Independence Day under coronavirus lockdown
Israelis are celebrating their Independence Day at home amid a nationwide lockdown aimed at slowing the spread of the new coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Fly-past, flags on rooftops mark Israel’s independence day under lockdown
Military jets flew in formation over Tel Aviv's deserted parks and streets on Wednesday, cheered on from rooftops by flag-waving residents in face masks as Israel marked its independence day under ... ( read original story ...)
Israel deems women’s ritual baths essential, leaving some conflicted over virus risk
It was nearly time for her monthly visit to the ritual bath that many observant Jewish women use to purify themselves after every menstrual cycle, and she worried she might catch the virus at the very ... ( read original story ...)
What Do Israel’s US-backed Annexation Plans Mean For West Bank?
Arab foreign ministers are to hold talks on Thursday on Israel's US-backed plans to annex key parts of the occupied West Bank. Concern has mounted since Israel's right-wing Prime Minister Benjamin ... ( read original story ...)
Photos: The most Zionist homes in Israel
The World Zionist Organization asked families to send photos of their homes and balconies with the most unique and beautiful Israeli decorations. ( read original story ...)
Shoppers re-emerge as UAE starts lifting lockdown restrictions
Here are the latest coronavirus updates from around the world. ( read original story ...)
Azerbaijan to keep its borders closed till end of May over coronavirus
Azerbaijan will keep its borders closed until May 31 to help contain the spread of the novel coronavirus, the government said on Wednesday. The former Soviet republic in the South Caucasus has so far ... ( read original story ...)
The Last Dance and the making of Michael Jordan
The new television series The Last Dance gives a rare and intimate glimpse into Michael Jordan’s career and legacy. Washington Post reporter Ben Golliver talks to host Jayme Poisson about why it’s so ... ( read original story ...)
Brett Favre Defends Packers’ Drafting Jordan Love: ‘No One Is Going to Replace Aaron Rodgers Unless He Chooses To’
The Packers traded up to draft the former Utah State QB on Thursday night, leaving Rodgers short of attacking weapons. ( read original story ...)