Middle east

According to Ward, who spoke with “multiple people who saw drafts of the plan,” Kushner proposed a geopolitical version of the multi-destination NBA player swap, in which Jordan would give territory to the Palestinian authority, and “in return, Jordan would get land from Saudi Arabia, and that country would get back two Red Sea islands it gave Egypt to administer in 1950.” … [Read more...] about New Book Details Jared Kushner’s Alleged Middle East Peace Plan, Which Is Preposterous

With the health care system in shambles, she said, she fears getting infected and having nowhere to go for help. But like Gelani, coronavirus is not her greatest worry.  Prices of basic food items are soaring as incomes for many people are dwindling to little or nothing. … [Read more...] about Libya War Escalates as Health Care System Crumbles

Eight pro-Iranian Shi'ite political parties issued a statement Saturday in opposition to Zurfi, claiming he was the "candidate of the CIA." The same eight parties also threatened to attack U.S. forces in Iraq. U.S. coalition forces have handed over a number of bases to the Iraqi military in recent days. … [Read more...] about Iraq Protesters Confront Security Forces as PM-designate Presents Agenda to Parliament

Superintendent Frank Hackett said the move will be in effect for at least the 2020-21 school year. A longer term solution is pending the proposed construction of a new South Middle School, which was the second part of a plan to move all grade 5 students to the middle schools. … [Read more...] about Braintree East Middle School Hosting Grade 5 Next Year

The White House has been championing hydroxychloroquine as a treatment for COVID-19, even though it hasn’t been proven effective against the disease. The drug is officially approved in the U.S. for treating malaria, rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, and experts warn it can cause heart rhythm problems. … [Read more...] about The Latest: Denmark looks to begin gradual ease of lockdown