Qatar holds its very first national obesity workshop to raise awareness and find radical solutions and treatments for obesity..
Source: Albawaba
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Six kilometers of Jerusalem's Old City alleys announced wheelchair accessible
After a decade of work, some six kilometers of the Old City's winding alleys are now accessible for wheelchairs, baby carriages and people who are blind.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Six kilometers of Jerusalem's Old City alleys announced wheelchair accessible
Woman arrested for throwing stones at Jewish school in London
The incident, which took place on December 26 and was recorded by CCTV footage, was brought to the attention of the Stamford Hill Shomrim.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Woman arrested for throwing stones at Jewish school in London
Experts warn Omicron 'blizzard' to disrupt US for next month
The surge comes amid increased holiday travel, with New Year's celebrations still to come, and as schools grapple with students' return to classrooms following winter breaks.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Experts warn Omicron 'blizzard' to disrupt US for next month
Maccabi Tel Aviv’s season spiraling out of control
Eight straight Euroleague losses leave yellow-and-blue struggling for answers ahead of the clash in Jerusalem.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Maccabi Tel Aviv’s season spiraling out of control
Bennett won't back Lapid candidate: Not Jewish Agency material
Ruth Calderon boasted of putting bread on her Seder plate during Passover.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Bennett won't back Lapid candidate: Not Jewish Agency material
How to Stop Darfur’s Descent Into Darkness
The military authorities need to be pushed to protect their own citizens from a staggering rise in violence..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: How to Stop Darfur’s Descent Into Darkness
Covid-19: Wealthy states and pharma companies catastrophically failed to ensure equal access to vaccines in 2021
Billions of people have been left without life-saving medicines this year..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Covid-19: Wealthy states and pharma companies catastrophically failed to ensure equal access to vaccines in 2021
Israel signs deal to buy $3.1 bln in US helicopters, refueling planes
Israel has signed a deal with the United States to buy 12 Lockheed Martin Corp CH-53K helicopters and two Boeing Co KC-46 refueling planes,the Israeli Defense Ministry said on Friday, estimating the total price at around $3.1 billion.The deal, signed on Thursday, is part of an upgrade of Israel’s air force capabilities and includes an option to buy six additional helicopters, a ministry statement said.For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.It said the first helicopters were due to arrive in Israel in 2026. Brigadier-General Shimon Tsentsiper, chief of material for the air force, told Israel’s Army Radio on Thursday that the refueling planes on order would not be delivered before 2025.He said Israel was trying to bring forward the delivery of the KC-46s, and eventually wanted a total of four of them.Israeli media have speculated that the refueling planes could be crucial for carrying out a long-threatened air strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities. Tsentsiper said the air force’s current refueling capacities were sufficient for its missions.Read more: Israel will act alone against Iran if needed: Foreign MinisterRead more:
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Israel signs deal to buy .1 bln in US helicopters, refueling planes
Thunderstorms, heavy rainfall reported across the UAE ahead of NYE celebrations
Residents across the United Arab Emirates reported black clouds, thunderstorms and downpours on Friday as weather forecasters predicted rain across much of the country ahead of the New Year's Eve celebrations.On social media, users shared video of scattered shows across parts of the country, while many residents also woke to thunder and lightning in the early hours of Friday after rainfall over night.For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app.“The UAE is welcoming 2022 with a massive thunderstorm, lightening and monsoon rain,” said one.Another wrote: “Huge spell of rain in Sharjah.”Weather reports from the National Center of Meteorology predicted heavy rainfall across all seven emirates for most of Friday and posted weather warnings about rough seas across the Arabian Gulf.Many residents welcomed the wet weather, despite the seasonal timings of downpours ahead of New Year’s Eve celebration, with one saying: “This is wow in the UAE. Seen rain for the first time in 2021. Thank you, Allah for your big blessing.”Another said: “It is raining here in the UAE and it is awesome.”“Rain in Dubai – finally,” wrote another.Saturday – New Year’s Day – will also see showers according to the the National Center of Meteorology.Read more:Storm update: Shaheen weakens in Abu Dhabi’s al-Ain region
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Thunderstorms, heavy rainfall reported across the UAE ahead of NYE celebrations