It feels right that Irish novelist Naoise Dolan has appropriated part of that co-opted, mangled aphorism for her first book’s title. “Exciting Times” is set in Hong Kong post-secession, a “fragrant ... ( read original story ...)
After occupying Tibet, Chinese leaders said they’ll go for Nepal, Ladakh, Bhutan: President of Tibetan govt in exile
"After the occupation of Tibet, in the 60s, Chinese leaders have said Tibet is the Palm, now they have to go for 5 fingers-Ladakh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh. So in 2017, you have ... ( read original story ...)
Education key to Qatar’s economic strength, QatarDebate panel hears
Education and embracing technology as part of learning will help to ensure that Qatar’s economy survives and rebounds from the global Covid-19 pandemic, an economics expert has said in the second ... ( read original story ...)
Mongolia’s ruling party wins parliamentary election in landslide
Mongolia's ruling party won a landslide election victory to retain an overwhelming majority in parliament -- a reward from voters who approved of its handling of the coronavirus pandemic, according to ... ( read original story ...)
3 men indicted on murder charges in killing of Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia
Three white men have been indicted on murder charges in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery, a Black man fatally shot while running in a suburban neighborhood near Georgia's coast. ( read original story ...)
Three Georgia men indicted on felony murder, malice charges in Ahmaud Arbery case
Travis McMichael, Gregory McMichael and William “Roddie” Bryan Jr. were indicted four months after Ahmaud Arbery was shot and killed on Feb. 23. ( read original story ...)
Three men indicted with murder of Black jogger in Georgia
Three white men arrested last month in the slaying of a Black man who was gunned down as he jogged through a suburban neighborhood in Georgia four months ago were indicted on Wednesday on murder and ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia lawmakers approve more health coverage for new moms
An expansion of medical coverage aiming at reducing deaths among mothers of Georgia newborns is headed to Gov. Brian Kemp's desk for his signature or veto. The House ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia grand jury indicts three men in killing of Ahmaud Arbery
Arbery was killed on Feb. 23 after the men followed him through a neighborhood after he jogged by. Arbery was shot and killed after the men confronted him, but no charges were fil ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia Police Hit With $700,000 Excessive Force Lawsuit
A 46-year-old Black man has sued Georgia police officers for "unnecessary and excessive" use of force. According to the Valdosta Daily Times, Antonio Arnelo Smith filed the lawsuit in federal court ... ( read original story ...)