Month: January 2021
Under new US leadership, UN chief sees `hope’ for Mideast peace progress
Without mentioning Trump explicitly, Guterres says that previously ‘we were completely locked down in a situation in which there was no progress visible’
Read MoreA Black Sheriff’s Deputy Was Denied Burial at a Louisiana Cemetery Because It Was ‘Whites Only’
The board of a small Louisiana cemetery that denied burial to a Black sheriff’s deputy held an emergency meeting Thursday and removed a whites-only provision from its sales contracts. “When that meeting was over it was like a weight lifted
Read MoreRep. Stefanik: New York nursing home scandal shows corruption ‘at the highest level’ – Fox News
Rep. Stefanik: New York nursing home scandal shows corruption ‘at the highest level’ Fox News NY data show nursing home deaths undercounted by thousands Yahoo News NY undercounted nursing home coronavirus deaths by as much as 50%, state AG says Fox News It
Read MoreHuawei’s struggles hurt overall smartphone shipments in China, but rivals like Apple found new opportunities
The impact of United States government sanctions on Huawei is continuing to hurt the company and dampen overall smartphone shipments in China, where it is largest smartphone vendor, according to a new report by Canalys. But Huawei’s decline also opens
Read MoreRepublicans condemned Trump. Now they’re seeking his help. – Associated Press
Republicans condemned Trump. Now they’re seeking his help. Associated Press The Republican Party is sending a message to Donald Trump he won’t like CNN Trump was no Carter and Biden is no Reagan | TheHill The Hill Opinion | The G.O.P. Is in
Read MoreFirst ever Arab fashion week for men kicks off virtually
Animal prints, lacy hoodies, flared slacks, high-rise pants: Three-day event to promote regional designers and brands kicks off in Dubai
Read MoreBiden reportedly selects former Obama aide Robert Malley as envoy to Iran
Veteran Middle East expert helped negotiate 2015 Iran nuclear accord, 2000 Camp David peace talks; hawks fear he’s not fully supportive of Israel
Read MoreNew UK visa route to open for up to 3m in Hong Kong
Just under three million people in Hong Kong will be able to apply to live, study and work in the UK when a new visa route opens on Sunday.
Read MoreIn call, Trump demands Georgia officials ‘find’ votes to tilt election – CNN
In call, Trump demands Georgia officials ‘find’ votes to tilt election CNN
Read MoreHome Of Emmett Till Earns Landmark Designation In Chicago
Emmett Till was brutally murdered in Mississippi in 1955, becoming an tragic icon in the Civil Rights Movement. The Chicago City Council designated his childhood home a city landmark Thursday. (Image credit: AP)
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