Biden to call for 100 days of mask-wearing, asks Fauci to stay on

WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden said Thursday that he will ask Americans to commit to 100 days of wearing masks as one of his first acts as US...

Criminal Trespass

All alone: Oxford study says chance of intelligent life elsewhere extremely rare

The statistical chances of their being other intelligent life in the universe are “exceptionally rare,” according to a new study from the...

Biden: ‘Hard to tell’ how much Fakhrizadeh killing complicates detente with Iran

In his first public comments on the assassination of Iran’s top nuclear scientist over the weekend, which Tehran has blamed on Israel, US...

In first meeting of FMs in years, Jordan urges Israel to resume peace talks

Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi met his Jordanian counterpart Ayman Safadi at the Allenby Bridge border crossing Thursday, according to both the...

The conflict in Ethiopia and TPLF’s ultra-nationalist ideology

The Tigray People Liberation Front (TPLF) is at the heart of an ongoing bloody conflict with the federal government of Ethiopia. The TPLF was...

Ethiopia’s war is threatening domestic and regional stability

On Sunday, Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced the end of his government’s military offensive on Tigray after Tigrayan forces withdrew...

Australian PM’s bid to stir nationalism over ‘fake’ Twitter image succeeds – but in China

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s demand for Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian to apologise over a tweet – that...

Why slow-baked Yemenite bread ‘jachnun’ is Europe’s next COVID craze

AMSTERDAM (JTA) — After Gal Graber and Tal Goldman had a disappointing experience with store-bought jachnun, the two Israelis living in Amsterdam...

UAE envoy: If US unwilling to supply weapons, we’ll have to turn elsewhere

NEW YORK — The United Arab Emirates ambassador to the United States responded on Thursday to growing criticism in Congress against the Trump...

One academic’s bid to undermine the fight against antisemitism

Prof. David Feldman’s recent article in The Guardian opposing the adoption of the International (IHRA) Definition of Antisemitism by universities...

Suppressing Academic Freedom in the Name of Inclusion at McGill University

In what has become an increasingly frequent and troubling occurrence on campuses, a McGill University emeritus professor of anthropology, Philip C....

US WWII vet survives COVID to celebrate 104th birthday

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (AP) — An Alabama man who spent World War II repairing bomb-damaged trains in France recovered from a fight with COVID-19 in...

(STRAN 210) Vsega je krivo stojalo za pozavno

Povsem običajen torek, december 2020. Dober dan. Dober dan. Dokumente, prosim. Vozniška, prometna. Izvolite. Dva policista, ura je 17:15,...

Building an EU-Africa Partnership of Equals

CAPE TOWN – This was supposed to be the year Europe and Africa redefined their relationship. In March, the European Commission unveiled its vision...

The Financial Sector’s Gain Must Not Be Biodiversity’s Loss

LONDON – You would expect financial institutions to understand investing in assets that deliver outsize returns. But when it comes to biodiversity...

A Monetary Mind at the Treasury

STANFORD – No US secretary of the treasury will have spoken out so often and with as much authority about monetary policy as Janet Yellen once she...

Sex workers in Turkey and the pandemic

A Youtube documentary by the Red Umbrella Sexual Health and Human Rights Association sheds light on the plight of Turkey's sex workers in the midst...

Quick measures needed for students facing financial woes

Due to financial difficulties caused by the pandemic, at least 190 Japanese universities are expecting an increase in the number of students who...

(BRANJE SLO30) Koruznik domovine

Ali je mogoče imeti rad samo pol domovine? Verjetno je. Tako kot imajo nekateri raje temni del eurokrema kot svetlega, čeprav sta po okusu skoraj...

Gantz before meeting with finance minister: ‘It’s either a budget or elections’

Defense Minister and Blue and White party leader Benny Gantz warned Friday that if Likud does not agree within the next few days to pass a two-year...

Iran tells atomic watchdog its adding more centrifuges at underground site

Iran has informed the International Atomic Energy Agency that it plans to install several cascades, or clusters, of advanced uranium-enriching...

What Africa needs now is its own Japan or Singapore

When it comes to economic development, China’s amazing success soaks up much of the attention. But another huge region has quietly begun what...

The Limits of the RCEP

SEOUL – Last month, 15 Asia-Pacific countries signed the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership. The occasion marked what might be the most...

Falling approval rating

President Moon should properly grasp public mind President Moon Jae-in is suffering from falling approval ratings in the wake of a series of policy...

Cash offers to minister leave egg on face, open debate does not

Astrid Lindgren (1907-2002), a Swedish author of children’s literature known for “Pippi Longstocking” and other classics, was also a staunch...

Montenegro's new government faces uphill battle

Prime Minister Krivokapic and his government could usher in a new political era in Montenegro. But he only enjoys a slim parliamentary majority....

The Chinese Foreign Minister’s Visit to South Korea: All Talk and No Substance?

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi paid a visit to Seoul from November 25 to November 27, 2020. The previous visit of the Chinese Foreign Minister to...

Georgia On My Mind

All eyes are on Georgia. With the U.S. Senate hinging on that state’s two run-off elections, the politically charged atmosphere is anything but...

Big Miracles Happen Here

I initially thought to write and publish a few ideas revolving around the upcoming Jewish holiday of Channukah a little closer to; however the...

Perception can be reality (Daf Yomi Pesachim 13)

Embed from Getty Images “And you shall be clear before God and before Israel.” The Talmud tells us today that appearances matter. We learned...

Chanukah: I Have a Dream!

For eight nights, starting with the twenty-fifth of the month of Kislev, Jews celebrate the 165 BCE victory of the Maccabees, a brave troop of...

Top five places to visit in Israel

Israel has many destination spots with a diversity of cultures and religions that you don’t want to miss. Your trip to Israel can be filled with...

Catching Our (Collective) Breath

Sometimes we need to just stop and catch our breath. Esav moves with his 400 men towards Yaakov and his family, and Yaakov fears for all of their...

New elections? Most of it, I cheerfully take in stride.

Our two alternate PMs play chicken for months already. I ignore it. I only take note that Gantz doesn’t get intimidated or fooled by Netanyahu...

Peace within through struggle within

Last week’s and this week’s Torah portion, covers the wrestling for power between Jacob Easu and Jacob trying to fool their father, to get the...

The life and legacy of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, in his own words

“For we defeat death, not by living forever but by living by values that live forever.” — Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, Rosh Hashana Machzor In the face...

Why Did I Buy This?

I’m definitely wondering why I bought this. I spent 147 dollars and 83 cents on this giant Chanel perfume, and it has been sitting in its fancy box...

Israel’s Nation-state Law Isn’t ‘Declarative,’ It Does Real Damage

Hezbollah sues for defamation after being linked to Beirut port blast

BEIRUT  — Lebanon’s Hezbollah said Friday it is suing a former Christian lawmaker and a website affiliated with a Christian political party...

Destination Net-Zero

COVID-19: Nobody is safe until everyone is safe

Almost a year ago, we witnessed the first recorded cases of COVID-19. Since then the virus has devastated communities, systems and economies. For...

Brotherhood: Senator's calls to designate us as terror group shift focus from Egypt's abuse of oppositionists

Today, 4 December 2020, is the date fixed by the Italian judiciary to prosecute five members of the security forces of the Egyptian military coup...

China Uproots Hong Kong's US-Backed Opposition

China finalised its campaign against protests in its Hong Kong territory when it expelled opposition politicians from Hong Kong’s government for...

Lahko obrnemo krivuljo populizma navzdol?

Po porazu Donalda Trumpa na ameriških predsedniških volitvah se je večina komentatorjev vpraševala, ali to pomeni, da se je krivulja vzpona...

France is backpedaling on its ‘security’ law only because of street protests

Analysis. Proponents said there was a misunderstanding of the law, but the demonstrations and protests, by journalists, lawyers, NGOs and many...

Jacob and Esau, Thinking About Dialogue Reconciliation

True reconciliation is never easy because it demands that we step away from our preconceptions, feelings of hurt and biases, and reach for a sense...

A little more time

“Heroism consists of holding on for one minute longer.” This Norwegian Proverb affirms the pivotal difference tenacity and perseverance can make....

Large courtroom being specially constructed for Netanyahu trial — report

A large courtroom is being constructed at the Jerusalem District Court specifically for the upcoming trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu,...

Hundreds protest against Netanyahu government for 24th week

Protesters rallied in various locations throughout the country Thursday evening against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government for the...