It is “very highly developed in... life expectancy, education, [and] per capita income," but "has one of the most unequal economies in the Western world, with significant gaps between rich and poor.";
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Israel ranks No. 29 'Overall Best Country' in new report
Beit Shemesh Mayor Aliza Bloch visits Washington
In 2014, the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington ended a 19-year-old partnership program with Beit Shemesh.;
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Beit Shemesh Mayor Aliza Bloch visits Washington
Why Hamas insists on release of jailed Fatah leader
Israel has refused the conditions set by Hamas for a future prisoner exchange deal, which include the release of imprisoned Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Why Hamas insists on release of jailed Fatah leader
Iran backtracks on plan to send flight recorders to Ukraine
The Iranian official leading the investigation into the Ukrainian jetliner that was accidentally shot down by the Revolutionary Guard appeared to backtrack Sunday on plans to send the flight recorders
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Iran backtracks on plan to send flight recorders to Ukraine
Yemen says Houthi attack is revenge for Soleimani, calls on UN to condemn
Yemeni Minister of Information Moammar al-Eryani says the Houthi missile and drone attack on a military camp in Marib is an act of revenge for Iran’s Qassem Soleimani’s killing, calling on
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Yemen says Houthi attack is revenge for Soleimani, calls on UN to condemn
World powers begin Libya peace talks in Berlin
World leaders including the presidents of Turkey, Russia, and France opened talks on Sunday at a summit hosted by German Chancellor Angela Merkel aimed at ending the war in Libya. Held under the
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: World powers begin Libya peace talks in Berlin
Lebanon’s ‘week of rage’ ends in violent clashes
The Mohammad al-Amin Mosque in downtown Beirut opened its doors to every religion and sect for evening prayer on Sunday to condemn yesterday's violence by police and army that left 400 protesters
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Lebanon’s ‘week of rage’ ends in violent clashes
France’s Macron says presence of foreign fighters in Libya must end immediately
The presence of Syrian and other foreign forces in Tripoli must end immediately, French President Emmanuel Macron will say in a speech to be delivered to a Libya peace conference on Sunday.
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: France’s Macron says presence of foreign fighters in Libya must end immediately
Iraq protesters threaten to block main roads
In Babil province, demonstrators are demanding political changes amid an economic crisis..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Iraq protesters threaten to block main roads
Cautious optimism as world leaders kick off Libya conference in Germany
Germany is hosting a conference that brings together the most prominent players in Libya’s long-running civil war..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Cautious optimism as world leaders kick off Libya conference in Germany