Month: October 2021
Man stabbed to death at home in Beit Shemesh; 17-year-old son arrested
Medics unable to resuscitate 47-year-old victim; teen detained in nearby building in central city
Read More‘Obsessive anti-Israel bias’: Erdan rips up human rights report at UN podium
Envoy says report by UNHRC belongs in ‘the dustbin of antisemitism,’ notes Israel has been targeted in 95 resolutions compared to 142 against all other countries combined
Read MoreXi Hasn’t Left China in 21 Months. Covid May Be Only Part of the Reason.
Xi Jinping’s lack of face time with world leaders signals a turn inward on domestic issues and a reluctance to compromise on the global stage.
Read MoreCovid Shots Are a Go for Children, but Parents Are Reluctant to Consent
Vaccinating 5- to 11-year-olds could be a big step toward returning to normal life in the U.S., but even parents who got the shot are worried about how it might affect their kids.
Read MoreClimate change, Covid and energy prices top G-20 agenda as world leaders convene – NBC News
Climate change, Covid and energy prices top G-20 agenda as world leaders convene NBC News Joe Biden gets a win on global taxes at his first G20 as President CNN G-20 Leaders Begin Rome Summit Amid Big Differences on Climate Change The Wall
Read MorePETA wants MLB to rename the ‘bullpen’ to ‘arm barn’
A day before Game 3 of the World Series, the animal rights organization released a statement saying the term “bullpen” is insensitive to cows and bulls. The suggestion drew mixed reactions. (Image credit: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Read MoreFDA authorizes use of Pfizer’s COVID vaccine for 5- to 11-year-olds
The agency acted after an independent panel of scientists strongly supported the move. Kids could start getting vaccinated within the week. (Image credit: Jeff Kowalsky/AFP via Getty Images)
Read MoreTonga reports its first-ever COVID-19 case
The island nation of Tonga has reported its first-ever case of COVID-19 after a returning resident caught the virus while in New Zealand. (Image credit: Mark Baker/AP)
Read MoreHaiti’s Powerful Gangs Hold Country Hostage Over Fuel
The country’s largest gang has blocked access to the fuel terminal that provides 70% of gas supplies, demanding the prime minister’s resignation.
Read MoreChina Adds Wiggle Room on Climate Change
China’s plans for reducing its greenhouse-gas emissions—including recent revisions made amid a power crisis—have disappointed climate advocates who had hoped for an ambitious road map from Beijing.
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