"If being sued by the State is what it takes to save lives in Atlanta, then we will see them in court," Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said. ( read original story ...)
U.S sets new daily infections record; Georgia governor sues Atlanta
The United States set a new single-day record for coronavirus cases, registering more than 70,000 new infections on Thursday as Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp filed a lawsuit seeking to block Atlanta's mask ... ( read original story ...)
Rex to fully develop Oman oil field; Norway well will be drilled in August
Oman authorities have approved oilfield services firm Rex International's plan to develop the Yunma field, which is part of its Block 50 licence.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Israel Sets New Weekend Shutdown to Fight Coronavirus Surge
Israel imposed a new weekend shutdown on Friday and tightened a series of coronavirus curbs to lower infection rates, amid growing public anger over the government's handling of the crisis. People ... ( read original story ...)
Lamborn to ‘Post’: US underreporting terrorist attacks against Israel
While the Shin Bet and IDF report between 1,300 and 1,400 attacks in 2019, the US Department of State reported only 101. ( read original story ...)
What to make of the growing chasm between Israel and the diaspora?
Imparting Jewish literacy is the primary responsibility of each diaspora community, yet the Israeli government also has a critical role to play. ( read original story ...)
Cambodia’s ‘hidden’ Angkor Wat
After hiding his identity, burying his work in the forest and narrowly escaping death, a Cambodian architect built a masterpiece inspired by Angkor Wat. ( read original story ...)
Cambodia collects US$2.95bil in taxes in H1, down 1.6%
PHNOM PENH, July 16 (Xinhua): Cambodia collected US$2.95 billion from all sources of taxes in the first half of 2020, down 1.6 per cent from US$3 billion over the same period last year, according to ... ( read original story ...)
Cambodia reports 5 new COVID-19 cases including 2 U.S. diplomats
PHNOM PENH, July 17 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia on Friday confirmed five new COVID-19 cases including two U.S. diplomats, raising the total number of infections in the kingdom to 171, according to the Health ... ( read original story ...)
Shamima Begum, Who Joined ISIS in Syria, Can Return to U.K., Court Says
Ms. Begum, now 20, left London in 2015 and was stripped of her British citizenship. Since stranded in a refugee camp, she may be allowed home to appeal the decision. ( read original story ...)