Amy Sherald Cancels Her Smithsonian Show, Citing Censorship
The artist said that she made the decision after she said she learned that her painting of a transgender Statue of Liberty might be removed to avoid provoking President Trump.
Mirza, Farhan star in Pakistan win but Bangladesh take T20 series
Listen to article Paceman Salman Mirza grabbed three wickets and opener Sahibzada Farhan struck an aggressive fifty in Pakistan’s consolation 74-run win in the third T20 on Thursday as Bangladesh took the series 2-1. Mirza, playing only his third international, demolished Bangladesh’s top order with figures of 3-19 as the home team was bowled out for 104 … Read more
The border clashes come as a political crisis rocks Thailand.
The border clashes come as a political crisis rocks Thailand.
S&P upgrades Pakistan’s credit rating to ‘B negative’
[ Listen to article ISLAMABAD: Standard & Poor’s credit rating agency upgraded Pakistan by one notch to “B negative” on Thursday, an improvement from its previous standing, though still two positions below investment grade. This move comes due to the implementation of reforms and the abating risks of sovereign default. S&P Global Ratings raised the long-term sovereign … Read more
UnitedHealth Will Cooperate With Federal Probe of Its Medicare Billing Practices
On Thursday, the giant health care conglomerate announced that it had “proactively reached out” to the Justice Department, after reports of a government investigation had surfaced.
Union Pacific in Talks to Acquire Norfolk Southern
[The merger of two large rail companies would create the first coast-to-coast network, but the deal could reduce competition.
Saudi Arabia Pledges to Invest More Than $6 Billion in Syria
The deals highlight the countries’ deepening relationship under the new Syrian government, and a wave of investment in a country squeezed by war and sanctions.
The Pre-Dawn Cyclists Climbing Colombia’s Capital
In Bogotá, morning group rides, known as “trains,” are a popular way to seize the day.
‘My Fair Lady’ remains lovely at 60
Audrey Hepburn’s charming Eliza lives rent-free in the minds of musical fans, even if she missed out on an Oscar SLOUGH, ENGLAND: Whisper the words ‘Audrey Hepburn’, and most people will instantly picture a black-clad gloved fashionista gazing back at them soulfully from underneath a marvellous beehive holding an extendable cigarette held betwixt her fingers. … Read more
Punjab records highest death toll in monsoon-related incidents, NDMA confirms
Listen to article LAHORE: Despite official claims of preparedness, Punjab has emerged as the hardest-hit province in this year’s monsoon season, recording the highest number of fatalities and injuries in rain-related incidents, according to a new report issued by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). Since the onset of the monsoon season, a total of 266 people … Read more