Israel's Supreme Court may have thrown Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a lifeline but he is not yet safely on dry ground. While a ruling late Wednesday allows Netanyahu to form the next government ... ( read original story ...)
Low infection rate makes Israel attractive to filmmakers post-coronavirus
The movie industry in Israel, like virtually every other sector, has taken a huge hit due to the coronavirus, so any influx of revenue is desperately needed. ( read original story ...)
Israel Lawmakers Endorse Netanyahu-Gantz Government
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received crucial support in his bid to form a unity government Thursday, inching closer to ending more than a year of political deadlock. Lawmakers first ... ( read original story ...)
Israel’s parliament, Supreme Court pave way for Netanyahu to lead government
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu formally received the support of a majority of lawmakers to lead a new government on Thursday, paving the way for a controversial power-sharing deal with ... ( read original story ...)
Foreign Minister Israel Katz: EU most stop funding terrorists
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 ...)