Amnesty International reiterated a call for Israel to lift a "baseless" travel ban on one of its staff in the occupied Palestinian territories. Laith Abu Zeyad, who works as Amnesty's campaigner on ... ( read original story ...)
Daniel Mariaschin: Europeans continue unjustified criticism of Israel but ignore real Middle East threats
Even as the coronavirus pandemic rages globally and is hitting several European countries fast and hard – and when the global economy is teetering in response – Europe still has time to engage in one ... ( read original story ...)
Iran to mark destruction of Israel rally online, not with marches
Rallies to mark Quds Day are held in towns and cities across the country and aim to show of support for the Palestinians. Typically those marching chant 'Death to Israel' and burn the Israeli flag. ( read original story ...)
Olympic gold medal was ‘last dance’ for Steve Alford, Michael Jordan as teammates
Paths of Nevada coach, Bulls star intersected twice in 1984, including on one of the best basketball teams ever. ( read original story ...)
Cigars at Sunningdale and barging Ian Poulter — another layer in Michael Jordan’s legend
He arrived in a black car. Tinted windows. It was early afternoon on a warm and sunny Sunday. At the pro shop, he introduced himself. “Hi, I’m Michael Jordan, I’m here with some friends to play with ... ( read original story ...)
How Pacers pushed Michael Jordan, Bulls to the brink in 1998: ‘They saw the fear in Chicago’s eyes’
We'll all be watching "The Last Dance" on Sunday. And we'll see plenty of the Pacers as they try to retire Michael Jordan in 1998 East finals. ( read original story ...)
The LeBron-Jordan debates miss the point. They’re too different to compare.
He is his own icon acting out a different philosophy on fame, and while comparisons to his His Airness can be fun, they are mostly unnecessary. The continued infatuation with how James measures ... ( read original story ...)
More than 200,000 people flee homes amid latest Syria offensive
The refugee crisis is growing tonight in Syria. More than two months after President Trump proclaimed the U.S. mission in Syria effectively over, Syrian and Russian forces are pounding rebel-held ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea threatens to launch “Christmas gift” to the U.S.
U.S. intelligence officials say North Korea could launch a short-range missile test or rocket engine test at any time. They are also watching for a long-range test, which they say is possible, but not ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: India cases pass China; Nepal reports 1st death
India’s confirmed coronavirus cases have surpassed China’s, with the Health Ministry on Saturday reporting a spike to 85,940 infections and 2,752 deaths. China has reported 82,941 confirmed case and 4 ... ( read original story ...)