Headlines
  • The body of Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike, was found by rescue personnel in southern Lebanon.
  • A day before the previous ceasefire was about to expire, US President Donald Trump stated on Tuesday that the Iranian regime was "seriously fractured" as part of his justification for extending the ceasefire with Iran indefinitely.
  • US President Trump has not given Iran a "firm deadline" to submit its most recent proposal, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters.
  • As part of the embargo against Iran, U.S. forces have ordered 29 vessels to turn around or return to port, according to U.S. Central Command.
  • Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has warned that Lebanon urgently needs €500 million to handle the aftermath of weeks of fighting as the country rushes to contain a worsening humanitarian disaster.

Year: 2019

September 27, 2019

More than 10,000 People Immunized...

As more than 10,000 people have been immunized against the Ebola virus, Gressly said, “vaccination by itself is probably not sufficient to end the epidemic. It can put a break on the spread, slow it down, but, in itself is probably not going to stop the epidemic.”

Red Carpet-Entertainment News Around the World

On Red Carpet this week, a recap of the 71st Emmy Awards, including who wore what and some of the big winners of the night. Also, Angolan singer Ary talks to us about her return to the music scene, a look at Nicki Minaj’s new collaboration with Italian designer Fendi, Jennifer Lopez’s epic moment from Milan Fashion week, and an Ethiopian handbag designer shares her secret to success. These stories and much more on Red Carpet this week

Premiers of Lesser Known Countries at...

Premiers of Lesser Know Countries Addressed the United Nations General Assembly’s Seventy-Fourth Session

Woman Held For ‘Defaming’ Laos is...

The delayed government response had left many Lao villagers stranded and cut off from help, Houayheuang, also called Mouay, said in her Sept. 5 Facebook Live video, which was viewed more than 150,000 times

Young Afghans Raised After Taliban Rule...

Young Afghans raised after the end of Taliban rule in Afghanistan in 2001 are getting a first chance to vote in presidential elections taking place on September 28. An international footballer and a cyclist, both 18, told RFE/RL about their hopes for the election and for the future

U.S. Sanctions on Iran Hit Armenia

Trade between Armenia and Iran is relatively small – reportedly $364 million in 2018 – but it had been growing steadily. It’s unclear what impact the financial restrictions have caused. Artak Manukyan, an economist and member of parliament, told Eurasianet that in the first quarter of 2019 exports to Iran decreased by 30 percent over the same period from 2018, but that imports had increased also by 30 percent

September 26, 2019

What do you need to know...

Many people think there is. You are legally entitled to a free annual credit report from each of the 3 credit bureaus. But none of them come with a score. That said, when you get your annual credit report from one of the bureaus, the bureau may show you a separate offer for your credit score. That score offer may be free or carry a fee

Ugandan Woman Turns Plastic Bags Into...

Ugandan woman Turns plastic bags into affordable fashionable back pack

Uyghur Exile Safely Returns to Turkey...

Mass incarcerations in the XUAR, as well as other policies seen to violate the rights of Uyghurs and other Muslims, have led to increasing calls by the international community to hold Beijing accountable for its actions in the region

Rwanda Accused of Manipulating Poverty Statistics

Rwanda accused of manipulating poverty Statistics but Rwandan president Paul Kigami dismissed the report

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