A Georgia judge ordered Gov. Brian Kemp and Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms into mediation over the state’s lawsuit to block the city’s coronavirus restrictions. ( read original story ...)
Judge orders mediation in Georgia mask mandate dispute
The judge overseeing a dispute between Georgia's governor and the state's capital over restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic has ordered the two sides to try to reach ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia man accused of White House attack plot gets 15 years
A Georgia man accused of plotting to attack the White House with an antitank rocket and explosives was sentenced Thursday to serve 15 years in prison, according to online court records. ( read original story ...)
Supply chain intact to meet demand during Oman lockdown
With the Sultanate gearing up for the implementation of the Supreme Committee’s decisions on lockdown that is to start from Saturday evening, many people have started rushing to shops to take whatever ... ( read original story ...)
Analysis: Coronavirus Deceit And Death In Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan's hospitals are filled to capacity with more patients on the way. But Ashgabat says none of this has anything to do with the coronavirus. ( read original story ...)
Jordan’s Prime Minister Says His Country Contained COVID-19 By ‘Helping The Weakest’
Prime Minister Omar Razzaz tells NPR Jordan is determined to protect the most vulnerable and "went for a very different model ... based on social solidarity." There have been just 11 COVID-19 deaths. ( read original story ...)
Report: US fighter jets come close to Iranian passenger plane over Syria
Israel and the United States have long accused Mahan Air of ferrying weapons for Iranian-linked guerrillas in Syria and elsewhere. ( read original story ...)
Uzbekistan to extend coronavirus lockdown beyond Aug.1
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has agreed with his cabinet’s proposal to extend a nationwide lockdown beyond Aug. 1, his office said on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Undergoes Surgery
Saudi Arabia’s octogenarian King Salman underwent laparoscopic surgery to remove an inflamed gallbladder, while Kuwait’s 91-year-old ruler traveled to the U.S. for more treatment after undergoing ... ( read original story ...)
Another woman who lost her legs in Iraq backs Sen. Tammy Duckworth over Tucker Carlson’s snark
Marissa Strock backs Sen. Tammy Duckworth over comments made by Fox News host Tucker Carlson. Our goal is to create a safe and engaging place for users to connect over interests and passions. In order ... ( read original story ...)