Israel’s Director of Public Health for the Ministry of Health resigned Tuesday, citing frustration’s with Israel’s response to the coronavirus and noting that “Israel is heading to a dangerous place,” ... ( read original story ...)
Why Israel is seeing a coronavirus spike after initially crushing the outbreak
Israel's deft handling of its coronavirus outbreak this spring won praise at home and abroad, but the virus has returned, with cases now increasing faster than ever and health officials warning that ... ( read original story ...)
Azerbaijan reports 537 new COVID-19 cases (UPDATE)
Azerbaijan has detected 537 new COVID-19 cases, 453 patients have recovered and seven patients have died, Trend reports on July 7 citing the Operational Headquarters under Azerbaijani Cabinet of ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-chairman of Azerbaijan’s bank accused of embezzlement (UPDATE)
Chairman of Azerbaijan's Zaminbank JSC's Supervisory Board Nadir Ismayilov has been accused of appropriating more than 16 million manat ($9.4 million) ... ( read original story ...)
Parsing Elmar Mammadyarov, Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister
BY JIRAIR TUTUNJIAN August 31, 2012 was a day of mass celebration in Baku. National hero Ramil Safarov had triumphantly returned home. Why national hero? ( read original story ...)
Russia, China veto UN extension of cross-border aid in Syria
Russia and China on Tuesday vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that would have extended authorization for cross-border humanitarian aid in Syria for a year. Germany and Belgium, two of the ... ( read original story ...)
In Syria, a Grim Trade-Off Between Tackling Pandemic and Famine
The pandemic-fueled food shortage in Syria suggests the worst is yet to come in other conflict-riven countries around the world. ( read original story ...)
UN Alleges War Crimes During Syria’s Idlib Offensive
War crimes and possible crimes against humanity were committed during the battle for Syria's opposition-held Idlib province, a UN investigation said on Tuesday. The Independent International ... ( read original story ...)
UN-backed experts point to new war crimes in Syria conflict
Investigators commissioned by the UN's top human rights body say Syrian government forces and their Russian allies bombarded civilian sites in Idlib province indiscriminately, while rebels tortured ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea rejects talks as US envoy arrives in Seoul
North Korea on Tuesday said it has no immediate intent to resume a dialogue with the United States as U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun arrived in South Korea for discussions on stalled ... ( read original story ...)