Fortunes have been made -- and lost -- in the oil market this year on an unprecedented scale, but it looks like the world’s traders will have to forgo their last chance to get together and celebrate ... ( read original story ...)
European Court Rules Against France in Israel Boycott Activist Case
The EHCR said there was little scope in European conventions for restrictions on political speech and that its very nature was to be controversial and virulent as long as it did n ... ( read original story ...)
A portrait of Israel’s first family — and Israel, itself
The First Family” illustrates the generational divides and ideological differences that carried the Jewish state from its prehistory to today. ( read original story ...)
Senior source to ‘Post’: If Israel annexes, it will annex all settlements
Israel mapping committee is still working on outlining all settlements and the Jordan Valley, making up 30% of the West Bank, that would be part of sovereign Israel. ( read original story ...)
UAE’s flydubai extends salary cuts, puts pilots on unpaid leave -sources
United Arab Emirates carrier flydubai has indefinitely extended the period of reduced pay for employees and placed dozens of pilots on unpaid leave for a year, company sources said. The airline had ... ( read original story ...)
How ‘The Last Dance’ on Michael Jordan and the Bulls gave Trae Young offseason motivation
"The Last Dance," the documentary on Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls' dynasty, provided some extra offseason motivation for All-Star Trae Young. ( read original story ...)
Malaysia reports 31 new coronavirus cases; no new deaths
Malaysian health authorities on Thursday reported 31 new coronavirus cases, raising the cumulative total to 8,369 cases. The health ministry also reported no new deaths, keeping total fatalities at ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia Bars Citizens From Haj Pilgrimage on Coronavirus Fears
Malaysia said on Thursday its citizens would be barred from making the haj pilgrimage this year due to concerns over the new coronavirus, following in the steps of neighbouring Indonesia, which is ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia’s Tax Gamble
The price of oil nearly quadrupled, causing gas shortages that hit Americans badly, while leaving countries such as Saudi Arabia so rich that they dismantled their tax bureaucracies. In the following ... ( read original story ...)
Taliban still haven’t met conditions for US withdrawal from Afghanistan, US general says
The Taliban have not met the conditions agreed upon in order for U.S. troops to leave Afghanistan in May 2021, according to Gen. Frank McKenzie Wednesday. ( read original story ...)