MPs including Jeremy Corbyn and Caroline Lucas, and peers including Tessa Blackstone and Peter Hain, along with union leaders, campaigners and cultural figures, call for the UK government and all poli ... ( read original story ...)
Germany warns Israel over West Bank annexation plans
Germany’s foreign minister warned Israel that its looming annexation of occupied Palestinian land would be a violation of international law, but stopped short of threatening sanctions if Prime ... ( read original story ...)
Israel spy agency must stop virus phone tracking: committee
Israel's government must stop using its domestic security agency to tackle the novel coronavirus by tracking mobile phone data, the head of a parliamentary committee said Wednesday. The government had ... ( read original story ...)
Israel and the US: Is the relationship still special? – opinion
What would a change in the US administration in January 2021 bode for Israel? Does the symbiosis in the relationship between US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attest to a ... ( read original story ...)
Tajikistan Criminalizes Spreading Coronavirus, Fines Anyone Not Wearing A Mask
Tajikistan’s parliament has voted to criminalize anyone found negligently infecting others with the coronavirus. ( read original story ...)
UAE economy to contract by 3.6% this year, central bank says
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) economy is likely to contract by 3.6% this year after economic activity slowed because of the coronavirus pandemic, the central bank said on Wednesday. In the first ... ( read original story ...)
Jordan, at hearing with Floyd’s brother, condemns Dems for not speaking out against ‘defund the police’
Rep. Jim Jordan condemned Democrats as he accused them of not speaking out against the “defund the police” movement, lambasting it as “crazy policy.” ... ( read original story ...)
Michael Jordan and his crew catch 442.3-pound marlin during fishing competition
When last seen, Michael Jordan was recalling his illustrious Bulls career in ESPN’s “The Last Dance.” Now he’s gone from highlight-reel plays, Dennis Rodman and David Stern to wielding a rod and reel ... ( read original story ...)
Michael Jordan’s 442-pound marlin isn’t enough to win tournament. But never count him out
NBA legend Michael Jordan and crew pulled in a 442.3-pound blue marlin at a fishing tournament. It isn't big enough to win, but there are still two days left. ( read original story ...)
Nadler, Jordan tell George Floyd’s brother they are sorry for his loss at somber hearing
The top leaders of the House Judiciary Committee kicked off a landmark hearing Wednesday on police reform by telling the brother of George Floyd, who was killed while in the custody of Minneapolis ... ( read original story ...)