Palestinians say United Arab Emirates deal with Israel hinders quest for Mideast peace
From the Palestinian perspective, the UAE not only failed to stop annexation, which would dash any remaining hopes of establishing a viable, independent state.
From the Palestinian perspective, the UAE not only failed to stop annexation, which would dash any remaining hopes of establishing a viable, independent state.
United Arab Emirates and Israel to establish full diplomatic ties in historic deal
The announcement makes the UAE the first Gulf Arab state to do so and only the third Arab nation to have active diplomatic ties to Israel.
The announcement makes the UAE the first Gulf Arab state to do so and only the third Arab nation to have active diplomatic ties to Israel.
Johns Hopkins: More than 750,000 people have died from COVID-19 across the world
There are more than 20 million confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide and over 5 million in the United States alone, according to Johns Hopkins.
There are more than 20 million confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide and over 5 million in the United States alone, according to Johns Hopkins.
Iran briefly seizes oil tanker near Strait of Hormuz, US says
The U.S. military says the Iranian navy boarded and briefly seized a Liberian-flagged oil tanker near the strategic Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tensions between Tehran and the U.S.
The U.S. military says the Iranian navy boarded and briefly seized a Liberian-flagged oil tanker near the strategic Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tensions between Tehran and the U.S.
Chicken wings imported to China from Brazil tested positive for COVID-19, Chinese authorities say
Shenzhen authorities reminded people to remain cautious when buying imported frozen meat and seafood products.
Shenzhen authorities reminded people to remain cautious when buying imported frozen meat and seafood products.
FBI to join Beirut explosion investigation, according to US official
U.S. Under Secretary for Political Affairs David Hale said during a visit to one of the impacted neighborhood in Beirut on Thursday that the FBI will take part at the invitation of Lebanese authorities.
U.S. Under Secretary for Political Affairs David Hale said during a visit to one of the impacted neighborhood in Beirut on Thursday that the FBI will take part at the invitation of Lebanese authorities.
Freight train dashcam shows collision with farm vehicle on tracks
Amazingly, no one was hurt in this collision, which caused the train to derail.
Amazingly, no one was hurt in this collision, which caused the train to derail.
3 dead, 6 in hospital after passenger train derails in Scotland
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon described the derailment as a “major″ incident and said she would be convening an emergency response meeting.
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon described the derailment as a “major″ incident and said she would be convening an emergency response meeting.
Food delivery company in India offers 'period leave' for female employees
A major food delivery service in India is offering its female employees extra days off for a specific reason. According to the company, women no longer need to make excuses for missing work due to their cycle.
A major food delivery service in India is offering its female employees extra days off for a specific reason. According to the company, women no longer need to make excuses for missing work due to their cycle.
‘Saddest but most moving thing’: Terminally ill cancer patient marries longtime partner at hospital
After being diagnosed with terminal cancer, Malcolm married his longtime fiancée Maureen at the Worcestershire Royal Hospital on Aug. 3.
After being diagnosed with terminal cancer, Malcolm married his longtime fiancée Maureen at the Worcestershire Royal Hospital on Aug. 3.
Russia approves coronavirus vaccine despite scientific skepticism
Russian President Vladimir Putin says that a coronavirus vaccine developed in his country has been cleared for use and one of his daughters has already been inoculated, even as international experts have questioned its safety.
Russian President Vladimir Putin says that a coronavirus vaccine developed in his country has been cleared for use and one of his daughters has already been inoculated, even as international experts have questioned its safety.
More coronavirus cases found in New Zealand after 102 days
New Zealand's prime minister says authorities have found four cases of the coronavirus in one Auckland household from an unknown source, the first cases of local transmission in the country in 102 days.
New Zealand's prime minister says authorities have found four cases of the coronavirus in one Auckland household from an unknown source, the first cases of local transmission in the country in 102 days.
Coronavirus reportedly found on frozen food packaging in China
The novel coronavirus was found on the packaging of frozen seafood shipped from Ecuador to China, according to a report.
The novel coronavirus was found on the packaging of frozen seafood shipped from Ecuador to China, according to a report.
Confirmed coronavirus cases worldwide now 20 million
The confirmed number of coronavirus cases in the world has reached 20 million, according to the tally kept by Johns Hopkins University. Health officials believe the actual number is much higher, given testing limitations and the fact that as many as 40% of all those who are infected have no symptoms.
The confirmed number of coronavirus cases in the world has reached 20 million, according to the tally kept by Johns Hopkins University. Health officials believe the actual number is much higher, given testing limitations and the fact that as many as 40% of all those who are infected have no symptoms.
City in New Zealand employs a Wizard who makes $10K a year — and he’s currently looking for a replacement
Ian Brackenbury Channell has been the official wizard of Christchurch New Zealand where he gets paid roughly $10,000 per year to perform various wizarding tasks.
Ian Brackenbury Channell has been the official wizard of Christchurch New Zealand where he gets paid roughly $10,000 per year to perform various wizarding tasks.
Lebanese Prime Minister Hassan Diab steps down in wake of Beirut explosion, protests
In a brief televised speech, Prime Minister Hassan Diab said on Monday that he is taking “a step back” so he can stand with the people “and fight the battle for change alongside them.”
In a brief televised speech, Prime Minister Hassan Diab said on Monday that he is taking “a step back” so he can stand with the people “and fight the battle for change alongside them.”
Beirut could run out of bread in just weeks, U.N. official says
The head of the U.N. food agency urged donors "to step up now."
The head of the U.N. food agency urged donors "to step up now."
Sinabung volcano ejects towering column of ash over Indonesia
Indonesia's rumbling Mount Sinabung has erupted with a column of volcanic materials shooting high into the sky.
Indonesia's rumbling Mount Sinabung has erupted with a column of volcanic materials shooting high into the sky.
Video captures massive explosion erupting from gas station in Russia
Eyewitnesses captured the dramatic moment an explosion occurred at a gas station in Volgograd, Russia, just 600 miles southeast of Moscow, causing a terrifying mushroom cloud of fire and smoke.
Eyewitnesses captured the dramatic moment an explosion occurred at a gas station in Volgograd, Russia, just 600 miles southeast of Moscow, causing a terrifying mushroom cloud of fire and smoke.
Puerto Ricans, upset at botched primary, demand answers
Puerto Ricans are demanding answers after botched primaries forced officials to reschedule voting at centers lacking ballots, an unprecedented decision being called a blow to the U.S. territory’s democracy.
Puerto Ricans are demanding answers after botched primaries forced officials to reschedule voting at centers lacking ballots, an unprecedented decision being called a blow to the U.S. territory’s democracy.