Nearly a quarter century after Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin was felled by an assassin’s bullet, a new film exploring his killer’s motives is generating controversy, and garnering acclaim, in Israel.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Israel's Oscars pick explores mind of Rabin's assassin
Iraqi Kurds spurn Turkish goods to back Syrian kinsmen
Kurds in Iraq are boycotting products from Turkey to show support for their brethren in Syria who are under attack by Ankara.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Iraqi Kurds spurn Turkish goods to back Syrian kinsmen
Men attack protest camp in central Beirut: Al Arabiya's correspondents
Men in black shirts reported to be supporters of Hezbollah and Amal have attacked and burned tents in downtown Beirut, as Prime Minister Saad Hariri is set to deliver a speech in which he is rumoured
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Men attack protest camp in central Beirut: Al Arabiya's correspondents
Lebanese PM Hariri resigns after weeks of protests
Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri announced on Tuesday his resignation from government, weeks after an unprecedented wave of protests began in Lebanon. “My resignation comes in response to the
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Lebanese PM Hariri resigns after weeks of protests
Electricity cut off to Baghdad’s Tahrir Square as protesters hit with tear gas
Electricity has been cut off in Baghdad’s Tahrir Square and security forces have fired tear gas to disperse tens of thousands of Iraqis who gathered on Tuesday for a fifth day of protests, Al
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Electricity cut off to Baghdad’s Tahrir Square as protesters hit with tear gas
A lost temple – New findings might shatter Biblical archeology paradigm
Mount Ebal predated the temple King Solomon built in Jerusalem, argues Tsvi Kenigsberg in his Wednesday lecture at the Bible Lands Museum.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: A lost temple – New findings might shatter Biblical archeology paradigm
Baby Shark travels to Iraqi city of Basra following appearance at Beirut protests
Twitter videos have appeared showing Iraqi protesters in Basra singing and dancing to the children’s hit “Baby Shark” a few days after Lebanese protesters sang it to a nervous baby..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Baby Shark travels to Iraqi city of Basra following appearance at Beirut protests
Upsurge in Iraqi violence despite Baghdad curfew
Anti-government protests enter a fifth day, with bloodshed reported in the holy city of Karbala..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Upsurge in Iraqi violence despite Baghdad curfew
Chess grandmasters headed to Jerusalem
The event will be held in the Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center, with the tournament employing a knock-out format starting with 16 players.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Chess grandmasters headed to Jerusalem
Academics step up legal battle against Negev water polluters
The first-of-its-kind lawsuit, pitting academics against alleged major polluters, has been described as the largest environmental class action in Israel's history.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Academics step up legal battle against Negev water polluters