Hannah Watters was suspended from North Paulding High School in Georgia over a photo she shared showing crowded hallways and maskless students. ( read original story ...)
Barrow County, Georgia, schools will move to online learning after 90 staff had to quarantine due to Covid-19
A school district in Georgia has decided to start the school year with virtual learning, after more than 90 staff members were forced to quarantine due to a confirmed or suspected case of Covid-19, or ... ( read original story ...)
Cash-strapped U.S. hospitals say Kuwait owes them at least $677 million
The wealthy Persian Gulf nation has not paid its bills for medical care in the U.S. for three years, the hospitals contend. ( read original story ...)
How the British inspired a coup that brought harmony to Oman
The stunning coup, apparently orchestrated by the son of the tyrannical ruler of Oman, transformed the Arab nation into a standard bearer for peace.Documents obtained by The Times, however, expose the ... ( read original story ...)
Lebanon: a nation brought to its knees
In 1982, president-elect and Christian militia leader Bashir Gemayel had a building brought down on him. Alarmed western powers led by the US and France blundered in, soon to be truck-bombed out: 241 ... ( read original story ...)
As leaders in Lebanon deflect responsibility for explosion, skepticism grows
In aftermath of Beirut explosion, skepticism grows among members of the public and the international community. ( read original story ...)
The Latest: IMF Director Says Lebanon Needs Help, Unity
The managing director of the International Monetary Fund is calling for national unity in Lebanon and says it’s time to overcome the impasse over necessary reforms that has so far scuttled talks with ... ( read original story ...)
As U.N. Warns of Catastrophe, Lebanon’s Leaders Debate Cause of Blast
The United Nations warning came as President Michel Aoun said the investigation into the deadly explosion in Beirut would examine if “external interference” played a role. ( read original story ...)
Gold, silver prices in Azerbaijan continue to grow
BAKU, Azerbaijan, Aug.7 The price of gold rose by 26.6645 manat or $15.68 (0.8 percent) and amounted to 3,502.867 manat ($2,060. ( read original story ...)
India opposes Nepal’s installation of omni-directional CCTV cameras on border near Uttarakhand
Nepalese authorities, responding to the objections of the Indians assured that all 'issues' will be resolved through talks. ( read original story ...)