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Pakistan’s lawmakers toughen penalty for ‘honor’ killings

Pakistan’s lawmakers toughen penalty for ‘honor’ killings

Addressing a growing problem in the country, lawmakers took the first step on Thursday to curb the mounting numbers of murders that go unpunished. ISLAMABAD… Read More ›

Pink Floyd ‘reunites’ to support Gaza flotilla

Pink Floyd ‘reunites’ to support Gaza flotilla

The three living members of the band posted on Facebook their support for the Zaytouna-Oliva flotilla and decried the Israel Navy’s intervention as ‘illegal.’ Thursday… Read More ›

It’s not the flotilla, it’s Gaza

It’s not the flotilla, it’s Gaza

Op-ed: The women’s boat to Gaza is another unpleasant and inconvenient reminder that we cannot keep talking about tunnels and rockets as if that’s the… Read More ›

On anniversary of Yom Kippur war, Egypt wonders: Is Israel still the enemy?

On anniversary of Yom Kippur war, Egypt wonders: Is Israel still the enemy?

October 6 is a national holiday in Egypt to celebrate what is considered to be the Egyptian army’s victory over Israel in 1973.   Egypt… Read More ›

Analysis: Of harsh US condemnations and domestic Israeli politics

Analysis: Of harsh US condemnations and domestic Israeli politics

It’s the proverbial dogs barking at the moving convoy.   The US has opposed Israel’s settlement policies for so long that when a senior administration… Read More ›

Biden hails Peres, ‘an immigrant who nurtured a nation,’ as a symbol in a ‘cynical’ time

Biden hails Peres, ‘an immigrant who nurtured a nation,’ as a symbol in a ‘cynical’ time

  WASHINGTON – US Vice President Joe Biden hailed Israel’s late founding father, Shimon Peres, as a symbol of optimistic leadership throughout dark times for… Read More ›

ANALYSIS: Kaine heavily invests in Iran deal

ANALYSIS: Kaine heavily invests in Iran deal

Democratic VP nominee trumpets accord more than Clinton ever has.   WASHINGTON – Hillary Rodham Clinton has walked a fine line discussing the merits of… Read More ›

Arafat’s nephew said tapped to lead PA after Abbas

Arafat’s nephew said tapped to lead PA after Abbas

Nasser al-Kidwa emerging as next head of Palestinian Authority as Arab states push 81-year-old president to name successor A nephew of the late Palestinian leader… Read More ›

Donald Trump is forcing some congressional Republicans into survival mode

Donald Trump is forcing some congressional Republicans into survival mode

  Donald Trump’s slip in the pollsthis past week has Republicans reportedly worried that their choice at the top of the ticket could drag down… Read More ›

Marc Andreessen on what everybody gets wrong about the US economy

Marc Andreessen on what everybody gets wrong about the US economy

  Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen gave a long interview to Vox about artificial intelligence on Wednesday, but the most interesting part was actually about something… Read More ›

Theranos just laid off 340 workers and is closing all its clinical labs

Theranos just laid off 340 workers and is closing all its clinical labs

  Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes just announced via an open letterthat the embattled blood testing startup will be closing all of its clinical labs and… Read More ›

New York – Target Thinks Small To Try To Win Over Shoppers

New York – Target Thinks Small To Try To Win Over Shoppers

  New York – Target is thinking small to win over shoppers. The discounter opened a store in downtown Manhattan on Wednesday that’s just its… Read More ›

Honolulu – Gurgling Lava Splashes Up Hawaii Volcano Walls In Rare Video

Honolulu – Gurgling Lava Splashes Up Hawaii Volcano Walls In Rare Video

  Honolulu – As the high-definition camera pans across the surface of an active Hawaii volcano’s viscous summit lava lake, a large bubble of volcanic… Read More ›

Washington – U.S. Government Health Plans Spent Over $1 Billion On EpiPens Over Five Years

Washington – U.S. Government Health Plans Spent Over $1 Billion On EpiPens Over Five Years

  Washington – U.S. government health plans spent more than $1 billion on Mylan NV’s EpiPen emergency allergic reaction treatment between 2011 and 2015, according… Read More ›

Beijing’s 13th century hutongs get a futuristic makeover

Beijing’s 13th century hutongs get a futuristic makeover

  With evocative names such as “Skewed Tobacco Pouch Street” and “East River Rice Lane,” the charming, ancient Hutongs of Beijing are always popular with… Read More ›

Fox News not commenting on Jesse Watters’ controversial Chinatown segment

Fox News not commenting on Jesse Watters’ controversial Chinatown segment

Fox News isn’t commenting on a controversial segment by its on-the-street interviewer Jesse Watters that has been widely criticized for containing several offensive Asian stereotypes.… Read More ›

Trump took Polaroids, interviewed models in 1994 Playboy video

Trump took Polaroids, interviewed models in 1994 Playboy video

Donald Trump’s tame appearance in a 2000 Playboy video came to light late last week after he attacked a former beauty queen for her alleged… Read More ›

New satellite images reveal extent of Aleppo devastation

New satellite images reveal extent of Aleppo devastation

Pictures document damage since breakdown of Syria ceasefire, as Assad forces step up anti-rebel offensive in besieged city   GENEVA (AP) — The United Nations… Read More ›

IS recruits, suicide bombers more educated than average, study finds

IS recruits, suicide bombers more educated than average, study finds

World Bank: Data shows clearly that poverty is not a driver of radicalization into violent extremism   WASHINGTON — Recruits into the Islamic State terror… Read More ›

Kerry, Lavrov discuss Syria despite US suspension of talks

Kerry, Lavrov discuss Syria despite US suspension of talks

State Department says two diplomats spoke by phone as it would be ‘irresponsible’ for US ‘not to touch base’ with Russian FM   WASHINGTON (AP)… Read More ›