Turkish Cypriots in the breakaway northern Cyprus voted in a tight presidential runoff that pits two different views of ties with the rest of the island, and that could influence a broader territorial ... ( read original story ...)
No. 2 Alabama overpowers No. 3 Georgia late, lays early claim to College Football Playoff slot
In an SEC matchup that could be featured again this season, the Crimson Tide - with coach Nick Saban on the sideline - overpowered the Bulldogs. ( read original story ...)
Georgia early voting keeps smashing records, 2 weeks to go
The Georgia Secretary of State’s Office says early voting continues to smash records, with two weeks of early voting left to go. ( read original story ...)
What they’re saying nationally, in Georgia after Alabama beats Bulldogs
It was one of those statement wins in a season unlike any in recent Alabama football history. There was plenty to say about this one from a local and national perspective. Here’s the weekly collection ... ( read original story ...)
Opinion: No reason to believe Alabama-Georgia II will end differently, nine other takeaways from Week 7
Alabama's offense chugs on. Georgia's QB situation needs attention. Is Heisman race already decided? And Arkansas' Twitter win among Week 7 takeaways. ( read original story ...)
Kuwait: Syrian expat fights for life after being stabbed by five men
Dubai-A young Syrian man is fighting for his life at hospital in Kuwait after being stabbed in chest by five stateless men (Bidoon) in a gang attack, local media has reported. The 27-year-old ... ( read original story ...)
Israel ordered a second lockdown in response to coronavirus resurgence. It’s not going so well.
As one of the few countries to return to a complete lockdown amid resurgent coronavirus infections, Israel is learning that freezing a nation in place is even more difficult the second time around. ( read original story ...)
Israel, UAE to sign agreement for 28 weekly flights, ministry says
Israel and the United Arab Emirates will a sign a deal on Tuesday to allow 28 weekly commercial flights between Israel's Ben Gurion airport, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Israel's Transportation Ministry said ... ( read original story ...)
Hay Festival severs UAE ties after sex assault claim by employee
The Hay literary festival has accused a senior Gulf royal of an "appalling violation" after he allegedly sexually assaulted one of their employees. Caroline Michel, Hay chair, said they would not work ... ( read original story ...)
Israel, UAE agree deal to boost investment in each other’s economies
Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have reached a bilateral agreement that will give incentives and protection to investors who make investments in each other's countries, both finance ... ( read original story ...)