Fierce warrior lives on in Netflix series, Marco Polo’s writings and the Puccini opera Turandot, plus Mongolia’s Nadaam games.
The Jolt: What we know, and don’t know, about double-voting in Georgia
We know a little, but not enough, about Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger’s assertion that 1,000 or so people double-voted during the June 9 primary.
How do I know if my absentee ballot has been accepted in Georgia?
While voters are going to be using the absentee balloting system in exceedingly large numbers this year, one thing that voters will want to know is whether or not their vote has a …
Apple took the wraps off its first floating store in Singapore to reveal a glowing glass orb
Apple’s floating store is made out of 114 pieces of glass and features a 360-degree view of Singapore.
Experts: Lebanon blast brings foreign insistence on reform
Weeks after the blast that devastated Beirut, foreign aid may have helped prevent Lebanon’s collapse and avert a civil war, experts told UPI. But further efforts to help resolve its economic crisis …
Lebanon crisis: US puts sanctions on former ministers allied to Hezbollah
The US has put sanctions on two former Lebanese government ministers for allegedly providing material support to Hezbollah and engaging in corruption. Yusuf Finyanus and Ali Khalil were accused of …
Lebanon County musician finds audiences tune in to watch him in Cleona
Matt Miskie saw the writing on the wall. His year ahead – 170 shows scheduled for 2020 – would begin to vanish with the pandemic. But he had an idea.
How Israel’s Rabbinical Court saves agunot in the Diaspora – opinion
The Knesset together with the state rabbinical courts have proven to be the saviors of long-suffering agunot who reside in the Diaspora with no legal connection to the State of Israel. Agunot suffer …
Here’s how Palestinians could benefit from the diplomatic deal between Israel and the United Arab Emirates
Yet the Palestinians are not going anywhere, and the reality is that Israel cannot retain its core character as both a Jewish and democratic state if it ignores the Palestinian is …
Head of Israel’s biggest bank expects deals soon with UAE
The head of Israel’s biggest bank says he expects to strike deals soon with major lenders in the United Arab Emirates for the first time …