Friday Briefing: France to Recognize Palestinian Statehood
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Israel and the U.S. Withdraw From Cease-Fire Talks With Hamas
President Trump’s special envoy said that “we will now consider alternative options to bring the hostages home,” though it was not clear that negotiations had halted.
CBS News Names Tanya Simon Executive Producer for ’60 Minutes’
[Tanya Simon, who has worked on the show for over two decades, will take over at a time of significant change for the network.
Are Disney remakes as enchanting as the originals?
KARACHI: Once upon a time there was an apple-prone princess whose story launched a certain animation studio to greater heights (take, USD177 million heights in a present estimation) and altered the trajectory of feature-length films in the US forever. Then came the glass-slipper maiden in 1950 who bagged a lifetime worldwide gross of USD182 million. … Read more
Thailand and Cambodia Clash in Deadly Border Dispute
At least a dozen people were killed after the two countries exchanged fire after simmering tensions over a border dispute boiled over on Thursday.
PHC dismisses contempt plea against police
PESHAWAR: A two-member bench of the Peshawar High Court (PHC) comprising Justice Ejaz Anwar and Justice Faheem Wali on Thursday dismissed a contempt of court petition filed against the arrest of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) provincial leader Syed Haider Shah Bacha. During the hearing, Justice Ejaz Anwar remarked that summoning the police in every case … Read more
France Will Recognize Palestinian Statehood, Macron Says
The announcement sets France apart from the United States and most of its close allies, and could cause friction with President Trump.
‘South Park’ and Other Paramount Shows Skewer Trump After Settlement
[“South Park,” Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert have all been critical of their own company and President Trump this week.
Donations to NPR and PBS Stations Surge After Funding Cuts
[Donors are turning out to support local stations, but those contributions so far fall well short of the annual $550 million that Congress cut.
Meet Malala Yousafzai, again!
Malala Yousafzai is no stranger to the spotlight. Since she first made international headlines at age 15, the Nobel Peace Prize-winning activist has been a symbol of resistance, education, and resilience. But in a recent Instagram post, Malala offered a more personal portrait of herself – one that goes beyond headlines. In a heartfelt caption … Read more