Israel's Supreme Court on Wednesday approved a coalition deal between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his rival-turned-ally Benny Gantz, paving the way for a unity government to be sworn in next ... ( read original story ...)
Israel’s High Court Clears Way for Benjamin Netanyahu to Form Next Government
Israel’s top court ruled that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu can form a government while under indictment, removing a final hurdle in his bid to remain in power as he goes on trial later this month ... ( read original story ...)
The real reason behind Israel’s egg shortage over Passover
First, due to uncertainties caused by the pandemic there was hoarding; the same way that people hoarded toilet paper to create a shortage. ( read original story ...)
UAE Calls for De-Escalation in Region to Focus on Coronavirus Recovery
A senior United Arab Emirates official on Wednesday stressed the need for de-escalation in the region to allow countries to focus on "the hurricane" caused by the coronavirus pandemic and review ... ( read original story ...)
Michael Jordan Is the Antihero of Our Times
The “Air Jordan” Nike shoes worn by Chicago Bulls’ Michael Jordan during a game in Washington, D.C., circa 1985. (Focus on Sport / Getty) Six episodes down, four to go. Over halfway through ESPN’s ... ( read original story ...)
Jordan Peele’s The Twilight Zone releases first season 2 photos
CBS All Access has released the first photos from season 2 of Jordan Peele's 'The Twilight Zone' reboot. ( read original story ...)
Iraq Chooses New Prime Minister, an Ex-Security Chief Backed by U.S.
With the selection of Mustafa Khadimi, Iraq has its first real government in more than five months. He will confront an array of daunting problems. ( read original story ...)
Iraq lawmakers approve government of new Prime Minister Kadhimi
Iraq's parliament approved a majority of ministers presented by Prime Minister-designate Mustafa al-Kadhimi on Wednesday, lawmakers said, ushering in a new government after months of deadlock. ( read original story ...)
Iraq Lawmakers Say They Approve Government of New PM Kadhimi
Kadhimi's picks for interior, defence, finance, electricity and other key portfolios passed during a parliament vote on the cabinet, the lawmakers said. Several ministerial candidates were rejected, ... ( read original story ...)
As Trump Pushes Theory Of Virus Origins, Some See Parallels To Iraq
The White House continues to say the coronavirus may have leaked from a Chinese lab. That's at odds with the assessment of the intelligence community and reminds some of the run-up to the Iraq war. ( read original story ...)