After coronavirus restrictions were eased, protests resumed full-force in Lebanon against the country's worsening economic situation. The weeks-long lockdown threw tens of thousands more people out of ... ( read original story ...)
As Lebanon’s Crisis Deepens, Politicians Trade Blame
Lebanese politicians who have led their country into financial disaster are squabbling over who is to blame, stirring up old rivalries that may spell even deeper trouble ahead. Lebanon faces its ... ( read original story ...)
In Israel, the Betrayal that Made Netanyahu King
The deal includes a commitment to pass new legislation that ensures Netanyahu stays in power, despite facing trial for multiple corruption charges. It will also allow the criminal defendant ... ( read original story ...)
IDF honors pre-state fighters on Israel’s 72nd Independence Day
Before the creation of the IDF, the Jewish community was defended by Palmach and other Jewish self-defense groups. ( read original story ...)
Palestinians slam Saudi TV series promoting ties with Israel
Umm Haroun and Exit 7 spark anger among Palestinians, who say the series promote normalising ties with Israel. ( read original story ...)
Roy Williams recalls Michael Jordan running 4.38 40-yard dash as North Carolina sophomore
UNC coach Roy Williams can remember Michael Jordan's unofficial 40-yard dash time from his sophomore year: 4.38. ( read original story ...)
Concert special, Jordan doc entice homebound TV viewers
Lady Gaga, Michael Jordan and the remote Rolling Stones provided television entertainment over the weekend for millions of Americans homebound because of the coronavirus. Gaga helped organize the “One ... ( read original story ...)
Pompeo says no sight of North Korea’s Kim, real risk of famine in country
The United States has caught no sight of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and is watching reports about his health, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday, adding there was a real risk ... ( read original story ...)
Pompeo says US mission in North Korea ‘remains the same’ regardless of leadership, amid conflicting reports on Kim Jong Un
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday that the U.S. mission of denuclearization in North Korea will remain the same no matter who leads the regime, amid conflicting reports on Kim Jong Un’s ... ( read original story ...)
Who Would Succeed Kim Jong Un in North Korea? Look to Mount Paektu
There is little doubt the next leader up would be a Kim family member, though the options look limited, with some analysts pointing to Kim Yo Jong, sister and confidante of the dictator, as a likely c ... ( read original story ...)