Archaeologists recently discovered 8,000-year-old stone fluted points on the Arabian Peninsula, the same technology developed by Native Americans 13,000 years ago. ( read original story ...)
Buddhist monks have reversed roles in Thailand – now they are the ones donating goods to others
The offering of food and material goods to monks is an essential part of the daily practice of Buddhism in Thailand. The belief is that through the act of giving, lay Buddhists – followers of the ... ( read original story ...)
Rival Factions U.S. and Israel, Syria and Iran Offer Lebanon Aid After Explosion
Global powers, friends and foes alike, are stepping up to show support for Lebanon after Beirut's deadly blast, but the country has often been a venue for intersecting geopolitical interests. ( read original story ...)
U.S. pushes ahead with bid to extend Iran arms embargo though support unclear
The United States is pushing ahead with its bid to extend an international arms embargo on Iran by way of a second draft U.N. Security Council resolution, despite what some diplomats say is a lack of ... ( read original story ...)
Pompeo: US to call UN vote on Iran arms embargo extension
The Trump administration will press ahead with efforts to extend a United Nations arms embargo on Iran despite widespread opposition to such a move at the world body, ... ( read original story ...)
US To Submit UN Resolution On Iran Arms Next Week
The United States will submit a UN Security Council resolution next week to extend an arms embargo on Iran despite opposition from Russia and China, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday. A ... ( read original story ...)
Pompeo says U.S. to present U.N. resolution next week to extend Iran arms embargo
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday the United States would put forth a United Nations Security Council resolution next week calling for an extension of the arms embargo on Iran. ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: Turkey sees over 1,000 new cases for second day in a row
France reports 1,695 new cases, Spain reports 1,772; Greek health officials register highest number of new cases since 22 April ... ( read original story ...)
Thousands Protest In Turkey Against Domestic Violence
Thousands of women in Turkey took to the streets on Wednesday to demand that the government does not withdraw from a landmark treaty on preventing domestic violence. The protests were the biggest in ... ( read original story ...)
IG report: Turkey still aiding Islamic State
Turkey, a NATO member, remains a regional transit hub for Islamic State terrorists, a Defense Department Inspector General's report says. ( read original story ...)