New study reveals why people of African descent suffer more from strokes
by A team of international scientists from the UVA Health Medical Center recently conducted the largest analysis of stroke-risk genes ever undertaken in individuals of African …
Month: July 2020
US House Foreign Affairs chairman subpoenas Pompeo for Biden
A Republican-led US Senate committee has been gathering information related to Hunter Biden, son of the Democratic former US vice president, Republican President Donald Trump’s …
A delay in US 2020 election results does not mean fraud: Experts
With widespread mail-in voting expected, concerns have grown over how Trump would respond to any delay in results.
Large US COVID-19 vaccine trials will exclude pregnant women for now
Drugmakers say they first need to make sure the vaccines are safe and effective more generally.
Twitter reveals fresh details about July 15 breach
The hackers were after specific employees who had access to account support tools used by Twitter’s support teams.
US COVID: child care closures disproportionally affect women
A survey found that 13 percent of working parents had to resign or reduce work hours because of a lack of child care.
US: Fauci ‘cautiously’ optimistic 2021 will see COVID-19 vaccine
The top US infectious disease expert told House panel 250,000 people have registered to take part in vaccine trials.
‘New Jersey Jewish News’ to cease publication after 74 years
“This week’s issue marks the final print publication,” the NJJN wrote. It had a readership of more than 16,000 subscribers.
Yair Netanyahu in trouble after calling on people to stalk protesters
Yair Netanyahu was summoned to the Jerusalem Magistrate Court after posting a message on Twitter calling on his followers to gather outside of the homes …
MDA medic walks man through wife’s birth en route to hospital
Now I finally hear for myself the baby crying and I also hear the MDA ambulance siren, both at the same time. You almost can’t …
US: Portland calm as federal agents hand over to local police
Federal agents who faced widespread criticism draw back after deal made between Washington, DC and Oregon democrats.
Soldier in eastern DRC shoots and kills at least 12 civilians
Security forces searching for the gunman in the city of Sange, close to the Burundi border, provincial governor says.
Film co-starring a vibrator aims to challenge portrayal of Orthodox Jews
“But I wanted to show a different side that we don’t normally get to see,” Talia Osteen said.
HERE Mobility closes Israeli headquarters amid coronavirus pandemic
Like Gett, Uber and Lyft, HERE Mobility creates systems for transportation services used in taxi companies and transportation companies, among others to optimize their ability …
WHO: Coronavirus pandemic is a ‘once-in-a-century’ health crisis
WHO director general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says effect of coronavirus will be felt for decades to come.
The illegal surveillance of Catalans should worry all Europeans
There is overwhelming evidence that Spain is illegally surveilling peaceful Catalan actors across the EU’s borders.
Banksy to sell paintings to raise $1 million for a Bethlehem hospital
The trio of paintings is Banksy’s critical response to the ongoing refugee crisis. They are titled “Mediterranean Sea View 2017.”
China-UK relations suffer over Hong Kong and Huawei
China also accuses the UK of interfering in Chinese internal affairs.
Iran’s Khamenei accuses US of trying to stoke protests
Iran’s Supreme Leader has ruled out negotiations with Washington, saying Trump would only use talks for propaganda.
After 76 years, DNA tells fate of German-Jew who perished in Nazi massacre
The Ardeantine massacre was an infamous mass execution carried out near Rome in March 1944 by Nazi German occupation soldiers during World War II.
UNGA 2020: Some leaders to settle for virtual speeches
The US ambassador to the United Nations says President Donald Trump will probably still come in person.
Libya prisoner amnesty: 41 teenagers freed on Eid holiday
Government officials say they released the fighters because the young prisoners are victims themselves.
Brexit fishing disputes: French fishermen worry about ‘no deal’
France’s fishermen say they will be forced to use whatever tactics they can to battle for their survival.
US official orders end to information gathering on journalists
The intelligence unit shared intelligence reports on journalists from the New York Times and the blog Lawfare, noting they had published leaked unclassified documents about …
UAE implements the use of trained dogs to sniff out COVID-19 infections
Whereas many countries have been studying and testing the use of dogs as a preventative measure to combat the coronavirus spread, the UAE will be …
A confirmed coronavirus patient met with several MKs from Likud
During his visit to the Knesset, Alon Azoulay met with several ministers, mainly from the Likud party.
Israeli railways fall victim to alleged Iranian cyberattack
The purported attack, comes only months after previous attempts, likely by Iran, to decommission Israeli water treatment plants across the country, in last April.
Northern Ireland launches UK’s first COVID-19 tracker app
The developer NearForm, which hopes the app will become a blueprint eventually synching up all of Europe, launched a similar app in Ireland on July …
Zimbabwe author held as streets empty on day of planned protests
Famous novelist Tsitsi Dangarembga detained after authorities ban demonstrations over corruption, economic woes.
Maasai Mara migration: Few tourists see Kenya’s wonder of world
Government officials say two million employees in tourism have lost their jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic.
‘Mental health pandemic’: A coronavirus side effect
HEALTH AFFAIRS: Are depression, stress and an expected rise in suicides more severe than the COVID-19 disease?
Thailand plastic waste: Turning old fishing nets into mask
About eight million tonnes of plastic enter the world’s oceans each year and Thailand is one of the largest contributors.
Ukraine, Iran conclude first-round talks on plane downing damages
Ukraine says the Kyiv negotiation with Iran was ‘constructive’ as the two sides agree on the terms of next round.
Trump planning for US rollout of coronavirus vaccine falling short
Trump insists everything is in place.
Hong Kong delays legislative council vote citing COVID-19 surge
Carrie Lam announces postponement to elections for seats in the Chinese-ruled city’s legislative council.
What do Israelis think of recent protests – survey
More than half responded that proetsts are very violent, 27% responded that they felt the protesters were balanced and thought out, and 12% who responded …
US investigates seed packets sent nation-wide postmarked from China
State agriculture departments have also reported packages postmarked from Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, though most are reportedly from China.
Wildlife revival: Conservation wins for tigers and gorillas
As mountain gorillas number more than 1,000 and India’s tiger populations rebound, recovery efforts reap their rewards.
Two Israelis found on ship in Cyprus, breaking quarantine measures
Israelis coming to Cyprus must enter quarantine for two weeks.
Coronavirus pushing millions of Afghans into poverty: SIGAR
New report says virus is overwhelming Afghanistan’s healthcare system, with one-third of the population in a crisis.
India coronavirus deaths pass Italy’s as floods hamper battle
Country now has the world’s fifth-highest official death toll, behind the United States, Brazil, the UK and Mexico.
Poland: US to deploy at least 1,000 troops on eastern border
Polish defence minister says the US will deploy 1,000 soldiers in Poland to oversee forces on NATO’s eastern flank.
Pakistan: 4 killed in clashes with police near shut Afghan border
Protesters have been demanding reopening of border crossing with Afghanistan, frequently used by labourers and traders.
Pakistan artillery kills at least 15 civilians in Afghanistan, Kabul says
The artillery fire came after clashes between Pakistani and Afghan security forces at the closed Chaman-Spin Boldak border crossing, where crowds were waiting to cross …
Tens of thousands rally in Belarus despite pre-election crackdown
Supporters of the president’s top election rival rally in Minsk despite an increasing crackdown on the opposition.
US healthcare: A cure worse than disease?
Mehdi Hasan takes on one of the most divisive debates in US politics: healthcare and the lack of universal coverage.
Four daycare workers arrested, owner under house arrest for child abuse
She denied knowing about the abuse in her daycare and proceeded to call those in her employment “monsters.”
Car bomb blast in northeastern Syria kills at least five
Turkish state media says explosion in village held by Ankara-backed forces near border also wounded 12 people.
NBA players protest racial injustice as league returns to action
The Lakers’ LeBron James sees progress in the fight against systemic racism, but says key is to maintain the momentum.
Saudi King Salman leaves hospital after gall bladder surgery
The 84-year-old monarch tweets Eid greetings after ending 10-day stay at hospital where he underwent surgery.
Eid al-Adha: A festival in photos
Collection of photos from across the world as Muslims gather to celebrate the festival of Eid al-Adha.
The rise of antisemitism on the Left and in America – opinion
Antisemitic hate crimes are rising at an alarming pace, and according to the ADL, 2019 saw the highest level of antisemitic incidents since tracking began …
Did haredi MKs block lockdown lifting to prevent Shabbat desecration?
“Regardless of coronavirus, Shabbat has protected us as we have protected it throughout all of the generations.”
Ghislaine Maxwell documents are released, including Jeffrey Epstein emails
Among the materials released were email correspondence between the pair in early 2015, including an email in which Epstein told Maxwell she had “done nothing …
Poor health and lack of education in youth raises risk of dementia later
Risk factors for people who suffered significant cognitive decline and dementia were linked to either lack of education at an early age, or youth in …
Al Jazeera Investigates podcast: How to Sell a Massacre
Inside an undercover investigation into the US gun lobby that rocked Australia.
The Great Wall of Japan
101 East investigates the controversies surrounding the building of Japan’s enormous tsunami wall.