Georgia is projected to see its number of daily Covid-19 deaths nearly double by early August if it eases social distancing rules, according to a model shared by the US Centers for Disease Control and ... ( read original story ...)
Two Georgia Men Drink Liquid Cleaning Products In Misguided Attempt to Ward Off Coronavirus
Two men in Georgia reportedly drank cleaning solutions as a preventative measure to avoid contracting the One individual consumed bleach on Saturday in order "to prev ... ( read original story ...)
Oman starts easing coronavirus business closures
Oman has allowed a limited number of commercial businesses to reopen, including money exchanges, state media said on Tuesday, as some Gulf Arab countries moved to ease restrictions imposed to combat ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Banks Set to Post First Profit Decline Since 2016
All three of Singapore’s banks are expected to see profit declines for the first time since 2016 as they set aside cash for a potential spike in bad loans stemming from the coronavirus-fueled economic ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus flipped the power dynamics between Israel and the Diaspora
When Israel can’t offer a ticket to Israel, what’s the nation-state’s role? Let’s build a way for Israel and world Jewry to answer that question. ( read original story ...)
U.S. Religious-Freedom Report Cites Improvement in Uzbekistan, Deterioration In Russia
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) is proposing the State Department remove Uzbekistan from its "worst of the worst" list of offenders of religious freedom, while ... ( read original story ...)
We will stop putting children to death, vows Saudi Arabia
Even in Saudi Arabia it is unusual to demand the death penalty for ten-year-olds and the case of Murtaja Qureiris may prove to have been a turning point.A royal decree at the weekend formally ... ( read original story ...)
US extends sanctions waiver allowing Iraq to import Iran gas
Previous 120-day waivers have been reduced to 30 days in what some view as part of Trump’s effort to raise pressure on Iran. ( read original story ...)
Trump, South Korea pour cold water on rumors about Kim Jong Un, nearly three weeks after last appearance
President Donald Trump, South Korea pour cold water on rumors about Kim Jong Un, nearly three weeks after his last public appearance. ( read original story ...)
Officials: US seeks indefinite UN arms embargo on Iran
U.S. officials and U.N. diplomats say the United States has circulated a draft United Nations resolution that would indefinitely extend a U.N. arms embargo on Iran set to expire in October ... ( read original story ...)