EU ambassador reprimanded following official letter saying Palestinians with terror affiliations can take part in EU-funded projects. ( read original story ...)
An Egyptian television drama depicts Israel’s destruction. Israel isn’t happy.
Israel’s Foreign Ministry called it “unacceptable” in light of the 41-year-old peace treaty between the countries. ( read original story ...)
Space for Free Media in Azerbaijan Shrinking, Journalists Say
Azerbaijan’s media is already restricted but measures imposed to fight the pandemic and recent arrests have renewed concerns among journalists the government may try to further suppress the freedom of ... ( read original story ...)
Azerbaijan’s Grand Prix Transcends Sports, Speaks to Religious Freedom
Lost in the shuffle of the high-profile sporting events cancelled worldwide is the 2020 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, which had been scheduled for June 7. While the postponed auto race in Baku surely doesn’t ... ( read original story ...)
Mark Cuban pitched Michael Jordan on joining the Mavericks in 2001 by promising he’d ‘do whatever it takes to win’
In 2001, with the greatest-ever basketball player returning to the NBA, billionaire Mark Cuban tried to convince Michael Jordan to join his Dallas Mavericks instead of the Washington Wizards. It ... ( read original story ...)
Michael Jordan’s father built UNC’s Roy Williams a wood-burning stove during recruitment
Michael Jordan's late father, James, was such a great builder that he made a wood-burning stove for Roy Williams as a gift. ( read original story ...)
‘The Last Dance’ Shows The Real Michael Jordan For First Time Since 1992, Says ‘The Jordan Rules’ Author
In an interview with Newsweek, "The Jordan Rules" author Sam Smith says that ESPN documentary "The Last Dance" shows us what Michael Jordan was really like: "Comfortable, natural, funny, competitive." ... ( read original story ...)
Animals Roam Free In Petra Heritage Site Under Jordan’s COVID-19 Lockdown
Tourists' absence from the ancient city has made way for the cats, dogs, birds and other creatures to take over. ( read original story ...)
Ex-Bulls center Will Perdue reveals he came to blows with Michael Jordan: ‘Stuff like that was common’
Michael Jordan punching Steve Kerr in the face during a Chicago Bulls practice is one of the many infamous stories that had been retold even before “The Last Dance” film released. ( read original story ...)
Michael Jordan had a secret agreement with Chicago grocery store to shop in peace
Michael Jordan did his own grocery shopping back in his heyday. But getting a milk could've been more challenging than getting to the free-throw line. ( read original story ...)