Recent developments show that the Israeli government is capable of more constructive relations with Gaza’s people when it serves Israel’s interest. ( read original story ...)
Michael Jordan pierces the bubble of elite sport in juicy ESPN doco
The Last Dance, along with The Test and Sunderland 'Til I Die, is one of several recent documentaries that speaks with uncharacteristic honesty about elite sport. ( read original story ...)
President Trump can learn something from Michael Jordan
Trump and Jordan share many characteristics. Both are men driven by an exceptional desire to win. Both have achieved wild success in their chosen fields. Both also proved to be masters at public ... ( read original story ...)
Facebook Apologizes for Role in Sri Lankan Violence
Facebook Inc.’s lack of a serious response to signs of abuse on its platform in Sri Lanka may have helped stoke deadly violence in the country in 2018, according to an investigation of the social ... ( read original story ...)
Kim Jong Un’s reappearance in North Korea reignites fears about nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles
Kim's reappearance only underscores that Pyongyang is on track to continue expanding its military, making it an even bigger source of instability. ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia: Just how deep are its troubles?
Saudi Aramco, the state oil company, has already seen its net profit fall by 25% in the first quarter of this year, mainly due to the collapse in crude oil prices. "These measures reflect a drastic ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia to Introduce 24-Hour Daily Curfew Across the Kingdom for Eid Holiday
RIYADH (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia will enforce a 24-hour curfew across the kingdom during a 5-day holiday to celebrate Muslim Eid al-Fitr which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, the interior ... ( read original story ...)
Horrific attacks on maternity ward, funeral in Afghanistan may derail peace process
The two sides sitting down for peace negotiations seems smaller and further than ever, even as the U.S. continues to draw down its troop presence. ( read original story ...)
Brutal attack on mothers and newborns prompts Afghanistan to resume offensive operations against Taliban
The attacks cap a deadly six-week period since the Taliban and the United States signed a deal that leaders hoped would lead to a reduction in violence and the start of intra-Afghan talks. Instead, a ... ( read original story ...)
Attackers kill at least 14 in Afghanistan in Kabul maternity ward
At least 14 people were killed, including two newborns, Tuesday during an attack at a hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan, authorities said. ( read original story ...)