Lebanon will gradually lift a coronavirus lockdown that has compounded its economic crisis, Prime Minister Hassan Diab said Sunday, despite an uptick in cases that prompted a four-day lockdown. The ... ( read original story ...)
After 3 Divisive Elections, Israel Finally Swears in a New Government
The Knesset, Israel’s parliament, passed a vote of confidence in Netanyahu’s new administration to end over 500 days of upheaval. Over the weekend, both Netanyahu and his rival-turned-partner Benny ... ( read original story ...)
Israel’s largest-ever government: Over the top, excessive and indulgent
The new government is excessive and expensive, an indulgence that Israel can not really afford during this so-called “state of emergency” in which the coronavirus crisis is far from over. ( read original story ...)
Israel’s unity government to be sworn in after long political crisis
Israel's unity government is set to be sworn in after the longest political crisis in the country's history, and amid the coronavirus pandemic. Under a power-sharing deal agreed in April, right-wing ... ( read original story ...)
Michael Jordan’s game-worn, signed shoes from rookie season sell for $560,000 in auction
An unknown buyer ponied up $560,000 for a pair of game-worn, signed "Air Jordan 1's" during an auction Sunday. Jordan wore them in 1984-85. ( read original story ...)
‘The Last Dance’ Episodes 9 and 10: Where to Watch Finale of Michael Jordan ESPN Documentary
The final two episodes of ESPN's 10-part documentary on Michael Jordan's final season with the Chicago Bulls air on Sunday night. ( read original story ...)
Michael Jordan’s greatness in ‘Last Dance’ had an ugly side he won’t apologize for
Michael Jordan owned up to his competitiveness, which at times bordered on ruthlessness, in ESPN's 'Last Dance'and does not apologize for it. Does the way he comes off in the docuseries diminish his ... ( read original story ...)
Michael Jordan’s first dance came with USA’s Pan American team in 1983
Before the six NBA championships, Olympic gold medals and MVP awards, Michael Jordan was a member of the United States Pan American basketball team. ( read original story ...)
Online English classes revive ties severed by war in Syria
A group of Syrian teachers from opposition-held areas is bringing back their English language school online, recreating a community that was shattered by the country's grueling civil war ... ( read original story ...)
Syria: Assad cousin Makhlouf refuses government demand to resign from telecoms empire
Top Syria tycoon Rami Makhlouf on Sunday said the regime was piling pressure on him and threatening to arrest him and close his telecommunications empire unless he hands over profits. Makhlouf, a ... ( read original story ...)