Headlines
  • After talks in Washington on Tuesday that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described as a "historic opportunity" for peace, Israel and Lebanon agreed to hold direct talks.
  • Iran talks could resume "over the next two days," according to US President Donald Trump, after the failure of last weekend's first round in Pakistan.
  • Six merchant ships turned around after "direction from US forces," according to the US, and no ships were able to pass through the blockade in the first 24 hours.
  • According to the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health, there were at least 35 deaths and 159 injuries in Lebanon on Tuesday.
  • The southern Lebanon district of Bint Jbeil has been hit by an Israeli airstrike.
  • "The short-term authorization permitting the sale of Iranian oil already stranded at sea is set to expire in a few days and will not be renewed," according to the US Treasury Department.

Tag: Pet Adopters

August 26, 2020

Increasing Numbers of Pets in Malaysia...

The pandemic has not only affected the livelihoods of people around the globe, but it has also taken a toll on many household pets. In Malaysia there has been a significant increase in the number of abandoned pets as families face financial pressures after losing their jobs

January 16, 2020

Dogs Find Loving Families Abroad Thanks...

In the U.S. more than 3 million shelter animals are adopted every year. But if you can’t find the animal you’ve been waiting for at your local shelter locally, or even nationally, you can look even farther afield. Svetlana Prudovskaya met with the people who make these little miracles happen

July 28, 2019

Giving a Second Chance: How Pet...

Every year, Americans adopt more than 3 million cats and dogs. Most of those pets are adopted from animal shelters, where they were taken after being picked up as stray animals, or given up by owners who could no longer take care of them

April 5, 2019

Saving Kittens

Crumbs and Whiskers is a place for cats and kittens to be saved from euthanasia. A stylish and comfortable place that allows cats to roam stress free while potential adopters can interact and connect with them

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