Millionaire Activist James Chambers Seeks Asylum in Spain
Jailed in Madrid on an extradition request from the United States that his lawyer says is tied to pro-Palestinian activism, James Chambers fears persecution if returned.
Samar Jafri dedicates new track ‘Phir Mileinge Hum’ to his younger self
Song draws support from industry peers including Raamis, Merub Ali, Nameer Nawaz Khan Singer and actor Samar Jafri released a new single, Phir Mileinge Hum, dedicated to his younger self. Announcing the song on Instagram with a childhood photo of himself holding a toy guitar, Jafri wrote that the track was “for the baby Samar”. … Read more
Real Madrid lacking control before Atletico derby
Real Madrid’s Spanish forward Carlos Espi celebrates scoring his team’s third goal against Elche at Martinez Valero Stadium in Elche. PHOTO: AFP MADRID: Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho admitted his team does not know how to control matches ahead of Sunday’s La Liga derby clash against Atletico Madrid. Before the first major test of Mourinho’s … Read more
Visa delay keeps Solano out of national camp
Former Peru international will join squad directly in Indonesia after applying for wrong visa category Pakistan head coach Nolberto Solano will join his team directly in Indonesia after a visa delay kept him away from the squad’s training camp in Islamabad ahead of the FIFA ASEAN Cup. The former Peru international and Newcastle United player … Read more
Iraq sees September 30 end of coalition military mission as step toward sovereignty, bilateral ties
Date represents ‘sovereign milestone,’ relations with coalition states shift to bilateral partnerships: govt spokesman Iraq said on Friday that the September 30 end of the military mission of the US-led international coalition against ISIS (Daesh) will pave the way for bilateral relations with coalition member states based on respect for Iraqi sovereignty and mutual interests. … Read more
At DraftKings, AI Targets the Gamblers Likeliest to Lose
[Data science helps determine who receives betting incentives, but the company has resisted using similar technology to protect gamblers at risk of addiction.
How Guyana Is Feeding the Profits of Exxon Mobil, the Largest U.S. Oil Company
[Exxon Mobil found a coveted growth engine in Guyana. Now it must navigate Guyana’s fractious politics and a territorial dispute with Venezuela.
A Half-Century On, Cycling’s World Championship Returns to Montreal
Many streets in downtown Montreal and along the south shore of the St. Lawrence River will become a giant sports arena for 1,000 cyclists.
How Trump Has Disrupted National Parks
Maintenance projects have been put off around the country and resources diverted to the president’s favored projects in Washington.
Aaron Sorkin Still Believes in American Institutions, Even if No One Else Does
The Oscar-winning writer returns to Facebook with “The Social Reckoning”— and remains as optimistic as ever.