A British retiree who had been sentenced to 15 years in prison for pocketing stones and shards at an archaeological site was acquitted on appeal..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Tourist Jailed for Taking Artifacts in Iraq Has Conviction Overturned
Time to recognize that a safe environment is a human right
The UNGA will consider whether to recognize the right to a healthy environment as a universal human right..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Time to recognize that a safe environment is a human right
Lebanon accepts $150 million World Bank wheat loan
In Lebanon, bakeries have begun rationing subsidised bread, with the government and bakeries trading blame for flour shortages..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Lebanon accepts 0 million World Bank wheat loan
New Jordan price hikes risk stoking social tensions
The parliamentary Reform Bloc in Jordan has decried government failures, rallying the support of many political and social groups..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: New Jordan price hikes risk stoking social tensions
Shelley Greenspan named new White House Liaison to the Jewish community
She is expected to replace Chanan Weissman, the current Liaison, who announced he will return to the State Department on July 29.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Shelley Greenspan named new White House Liaison to the Jewish community
Former officer sentenced to 3 years on federal charges in George Floyd murder
Chauvin was also convicted of intentional second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter and is serving a concurrent sentence of 22-1/2 years on that conviction.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Former officer sentenced to 3 years on federal charges in George Floyd murder
Bosnia & Herzegovina's parliament adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism
This important decision is due to the the leadership of Dargan Čović and Milorad Dodik, who visited Israel last month.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Bosnia & Herzegovina's parliament adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism
Conspiracy theories don't align with political orientation – study
Belief in conspiracy theories is primarily dependent upon its content, a new study that examined 52 conspiracy theories in the US found.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Conspiracy theories don't align with political orientation - study
Cymbalista Center at Tel Aviv University designated as heritage site
The synagogue and heritage center is now the youngest building with this distinction.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Cymbalista Center at Tel Aviv University designated as heritage site
Qatar, Turkey to build village for 5,000 displaced Syrians in Aleppo
The UN Human Rights Office estimates more than 306,000 civilians were killed over 10 years in the Syria conflict. Qatar and Turkey are set to build a residential village for…..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Qatar, Turkey to build village for 5,000 displaced Syrians in Aleppo