Iranian director Jafar Panahi was banned from making films for 20 years. Since then, he’s made five widely acclaimed features..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Acclaimed Iranian film ‘No Bears’ opens with its director behind bars
Turkey cuts natural gas, power prices for industrial consumers
Natural gas prices for electricity production were cut by 12.73%, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said..
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Full Article: Turkey cuts natural gas, power prices for industrial consumers
Israel may resume youth trips to Poland – ex education minister
Israeli youth trips to Poland have been a hallmark of the Israeli education system for years but were halted due to Poland attempting to alter the educational content.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Israel may resume youth trips to Poland - ex education minister
Rabbi possibly kidnapped by his grandchildren in Beit Shemesh
The Jerusalem District Police opened an investigation to trace the whereabouts of Rabbi Schechter and his grandchildren, who police believe are involved in the kidnapping.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Rabbi possibly kidnapped by his grandchildren in Beit Shemesh
Fundraising push launched to help Ethiopian Israeli terror victim's kids
Tadasa Tashume Ben Ma'ada was one of two victims of the Jerusalem bus bombing terrorist attack, alongside 16-year-old Arye Schechopek.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Fundraising push launched to help Ethiopian Israeli terror victim's kids
Doctors in Haifa save girl after she inhales baby tooth and collapses
In the case of Gili Bezalel, a nine-year-old from Misgav in the Galilee, the role of the tooth fairy was replaced by the goddess of fortune.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Doctors in Haifa save girl after she inhales baby tooth and collapses
Undressing the 'bisht': How the historical Arab garment debunked misconceptions
As the world watched the biggest event unfold in Qatar this December, the most celebrated sport came with an Arab twist for the first time, setting into motion a global…..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Undressing the 'bisht': How the historical Arab garment debunked misconceptions
Leaked audio highlights bitter infighting within Palestinian leadership
In newly released recordings, a top aide to Abbas was heard cursing the Palestinian president and insulting other members of the leadership..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Leaked audio highlights bitter infighting within Palestinian leadership
Ukraine, MidEast, Asia: Is the era of drone wars success or failure? – analysis
As drones proliferate and armed drones become the norm, we witness a new era of drone wars, and the question arises as to whether they are successes or failures
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Ukraine, MidEast, Asia: Is the era of drone wars success or failure? - analysis
Hiring drive as UAE pushes work opportunities for own citizens
The UAE government is now strong-arming private firms into hiring local talent, with the aim of ensuring Emiratis make up 10 percent of the private sector workforce by 2026..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Hiring drive as UAE pushes work opportunities for own citizens