Russia sentences American radio journalist to 6.5 years
[ad_1] A court in Russia convicted Russian American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva of reporting false information about the country’s military and sentenced her to 6½ years in prison on Friday —…
Israel orders new evacuation from Gaza humanitarian zone
[ad_1] JERUSALEM — Israel’s army said it was commencing military operations Monday in an area of Gaza that it had previously called a safe zone, sending civilians fleeing, as the…
Netanyahu’s trip to Washington comes amid Middle East disaster
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How a Chinese actor ended up enslaved in a Myanmar scam compound
[ad_1] For Xu Bochun, left down and nearly out in Shanghai by pandemic layoffs, a month’s work as a movie extra in balmy southwest China sounded like easy money.It turned…
World leaders hail Biden’s “brave” decision to end his 2024 campaign
[ad_1] LONDON — World leaders expressed respect and admiration for President Biden on Sunday after he announced he was ending his reelection campaign, a momentous decision that reshapes the race…
Netanyahu comes to Washington as Biden withdraws from presidential race
[ad_1] JERUSALEM — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to land Monday in a Washington consumed by political turmoil, creating further uncertainty about U.S.-Israeli relations at a crucial moment in…
Norman Cornish self-portrait, newly discovered, on display at Bowes Museum
[ad_1] When a conservator at a British museum removed a board at the back of a prominent Norman Cornish artwork for an upcoming exhibition, he made a “magical” discovery: On…
Israel intercepts missile from Yemen after airstrikes on Houthi port
[ad_1] Israeli forces intercepted a surface-to-surface missile fired from Yemen, the Israel Defense Forces said in a statement on social media Sunday.The missile did not cross into Israeli territory, but…
Bangladesh demonstrations descend into violence, dozens killed
[ad_1] NEW DELHI — Bangladesh announced a nationwide curfew on Friday evening after clashes between police and various student groups killed dozens of people amid a violent backlash to a…
Amsterdam researchers study blushing with popular karaoke songs
[ad_1] Research participants faced a question when they arrived at an Amsterdam laboratory in 2020: Would they rather sing Adele’s “Hello” or “Let It Go” from the movie “Frozen?”The songs…
